Supreme Court

A Trump-appointed judge ruled against Ron DeSantis' 'Stop WOKE Act,' leaving Florida’s college speech limits blocked as a Supreme Court appeal looms.

Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized for undisclosed health issues over three weeks after admission, with Republican leaders John Thune and John Barrasso speaking to him by phone. McConnell's office provides limited updates, stating he is improving and working on Senate matters during the recess.

Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized for over three weeks with undisclosed health issues, prompting speculation about his ability to return to the Senate. Republican leaders John Thune and John Barrasso have spoken with McConnell, discussing Senate matters and upcoming elections. Aides have not disclosed his condition, and McConnell is retiring in January.

The Supreme Court emphasized the importance of independence in the legal profession, comparable to judicial independence, and directed the Bar Council of India to conduct a performance audit. It also proposed establishing a National Legal Academy modeled after the National Judicial Academy to provide continued legal education for advocates.

NCERT has published a revised Class 8 Social Science textbook that removes controversial portions, including references to judicial backlog and two major court verdicts. The textbook's acknowledgements state it was published following a review process compliant with Supreme Court directions.

Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett will testify on Capitol Hill next week before the House and Senate Appropriations Committees regarding the Supreme Court's budget request. The court seeks a $14 million security increase for fiscal 2027, with the House proposing a $207 million funding level. Lawmakers aim to focus on operational expenses rather than pending cases.

The U.S. trade deficit in goods and services widened to $77.6 billion in May as imports rose 3.3% and exports fell 3.2%. Increased demand for electronics, medicines, and AI-related technology drove higher imports, while the Trump administration’s tariffs and global supply chain disruptions from the Strait of Hormuz conflict failed to consistently reduce the deficit. New trade actions under Section 301 are being prepared to impose tariffs on countries restricting forced labor imports and those subsidizing domestic manufacturing.

A litigant in India's Supreme Court argues that the rollout of E20 petrol constitutes 'silent compulsion' as citizens were not adequately informed about its implications. The petition criticizes the ethanol-blending policy for lacking transparency regarding vehicle compatibility and alternative options.

The Supreme Court ruled in Landor v. Louisiana Department of Corrections that federal spending programs should be treated as contracts, limiting the ability to sue individual government officials under the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLIUPA). The decision, 6-3 along ideological lines, held that officials cannot be sued unless they explicitly consent, effectively weakening enforcement of RLIUPA against violations.

The article analyzes Chief Justice John Roberts' evolving role on the Supreme Court, noting his transition from a swing justice before 2020 to a moderate dissenter (2020-2022) and a 'moderator from the front' since 2023. It cites cases like the 2012 Affordable Care Act decision and the 2019 census case to illustrate his shifting approach, balancing conservative principles with institutional stability.

Texas' App Store Accountability Act requires minors to obtain parental permission to download most apps. The Supreme Court has allowed the law to take effect while ongoing lawsuits proceed in lower courts.

Government funding for Planned Parenthood and two smaller regional abortion providers has resumed for non-abortion services after being cut off for most of a year under a Trump-era policy. The defunding contributed to clinic closures and reduced healthcare services like breast cancer screenings and birth control distribution, though Medicaid billing for non-abortion services restarted. Over 30 clinics have closed, and patient access to care has declined in some areas.

The Supreme Court's recent decisions challenge leftist claims of a conservative agenda aligned with Donald Trump, showing rulings that prioritize constitutional principles over political interests. Democratic leaders criticize the Court for favoring Trump, but the article argues the Court's actions reflect long-term constitutional goals rather than partisan policies.

The Supreme Court has not completed its role in safeguarding women's sports. The article questions why Title IX, a federal law, applies in West Virginia but not in California if sex is recognized under the law.

Kaillie Humphries, an Olympic athlete, supports the Supreme Court's decision to uphold Title IX's protection of women's sports based on biological sex. The ruling emphasizes that women's sports categories should be exclusive to biological women to ensure fairness and opportunities for female athletes.

The Supreme Court ruling upholds sex discrimination, influenced by right-wing anti-transgender attacks. The decision, framed around fears of boys masquerading as girls in youth sports, is criticized for regressing gender equality progress.

The Supreme Court declined a plea to restrain TVK leaders from making remarks on the Karur stampede, stating it is not a political forum and that false statements should be countered with 'more speech'. DMK leader R.S. Bharathi withdrew his impleadment application.

The Supreme Court is considering two new cases that could clarify which guns are covered by previous rulings, focusing on the 'common use' of AR-15s. The cases present an opportunity for the Court to define the scope of earlier gun regulation decisions.

The Supreme Court concludes its term, with increased ideological division in decisions noted by SCOTUSblog. The article highlights the gradual pace of constitutional law changes and the media's focus on the Court's impact on American citizens.

Descendants of Dred Scott and Chief Justice Roger Taney discussed reconciliation at a church near the Supreme Court as the court addressed issues of race and American identity. The event occurred amid the high court's ongoing deliberations on racial and citizenship-related matters.

The Congressional Black Caucus faces threats from a Supreme Court decision enabling gerrymandering and internal ideological shifts. Rep. Troy Carter is positioned to become its next chair and aims to defend its influence despite potential membership losses.

The Congressional Black Caucus faces challenges due to a Supreme Court ruling narrowing the Voting Rights Act and Republican redistricting efforts, potentially risking over 20 members. The CBC and NAACP are urging Black athletes to withdraw support from universities in states like Alabama and Georgia.

The Supreme Court ruled that the state must protect life, enforce laws, and conduct fair investigations, referencing the 2012 Baldia Town factory fire that killed 260 workers. It overturned death sentences for two MQM workers, citing insufficient evidence, and emphasized the need for conclusive proof in criminal cases.

The Gambia's Supreme Court is set to rule on a ban of female genital mutilation (FGM), causing concern among mothers who fear the law may be weakened.

Jocelyn Samuels, a former commissioner of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, dropped her lawsuit challenging her dismissal by President Trump after a Supreme Court ruling. The EEOC shifted its agenda under Trump's influence, including ending annual demographic data collection and rescinding guidance on workplace language requirements.

A former Democratic commissioner of a top civil rights agency has dropped a lawsuit challenging her dismissal by President Donald Trump following a Supreme Court ruling.

A former commissioner of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission dropped a lawsuit challenging her dismissal by President Donald Trump, following a Supreme Court ruling that expanded presidential authority over independent agencies. The EEOC, now led by a Republican majority, announced regulatory changes including ending annual demographic data collection and revising guidance on workplace language policies.

A former commissioner of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission dropped her lawsuit against her dismissal by President Donald Trump, following a Supreme Court ruling that expanded presidential authority over independent agencies. The EEOC, now with two Republicans and one Democrat, announced regulatory changes aligning with Trump's civil rights agenda, including ending demographic data collection and rescinding guidance on workplace language policies.

The article discusses Elie Honig's argument that Trump-appointed Justices are receiving unfair criticism regarding the political nature of the Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court allowed Texas to enforce a law requiring app stores to verify users' ages and obtain parental consent for minors to download apps or make purchases. The law, SB 2420, faces challenges from a student group and the Computer and Communications Industry Association, who argue it violates the First Amendment. The Court declined to reinstate a lower court's block on the law.

Justice V. Mohana, the first woman from Tamil Nadu to be elevated directly to the Supreme Court, was felicitated by the MBA. She inaugurated an endowment lecture series and acknowledged the contributions of M.K. Nambyar, V.P. Raman, R. Krishnamoorthy, and M. Subramaniam to the development of law.

The Supreme Court refused to block Texas' age verification law for app downloads, which requires minors under 18 to obtain parental consent. A coalition of students and the Computer & Communications Industry Association argued the law violates the First Amendment by restricting access to online content, but their emergency appeals were denied.

The Supreme Court has allowed Texas's age-verification law for app stores, at least temporarily. Texas is among 20 states that have passed or considered similar age-verification laws for electronic devices.

Mumbai faces heavy rainfall causing flooding and transport disruptions, with over 10 deaths reported. The opposition criticizes the government's response, while updates include the Karur stampede case and the Supreme Court's stance on a case involving remarks about the Prophet Mohammad.

The Supreme Court has agreed to urgently hear a plea from DMK to restrict TVK leaders from making public statements about the Karur stampede case. The case involves a stampede in Karur and legal proceedings related to public discourse by TVK leaders.

The article discusses the Supreme Court's role during the Trump administration's constitutional crisis, noting its conservative majority's stance on executive power and challenges in balancing judicial authority with presidential actions. Critics debated whether the Court should have curtailed executive power more forcefully or maintained legal neutrality.

The article discusses the Supreme Court's conservative super-majority's decisions during its latest term, noting their alignment with traditional conservative positions on issues like LGBTQ rights, the Second Amendment, and the Voting Rights Act. It also highlights exceptions where the court ruled against President Trump's tariff policies, suggesting a distinction between traditional and MAGA conservatism.

The article commemorates Chief Justice John Marshall's death in 1835 and highlights upcoming Supreme Court cases on gun regulations, LGBT rights, voting restrictions, and tech-related issues. It also notes a bipartisan coalition challenging tech age verification laws and conservative efforts to expand trans athlete bans following a recent Supreme Court ruling.

Netanyahu's government challenges a Supreme Court order regarding a media regulator, claiming judicial overreach, reigniting a judicial dispute ahead of a national election. The government stated the June 17 ruling on the Second Authority for Television and Radio's composition was an overreach.

The Supreme Court refused to short-circuit the procedure and denied a public interest litigation (PIL) regarding remarks on Prophet Muhammad. The court advised against sensationalizing sensitive matters and directed the filing of a police complaint concerning alleged remarks by social media influencer Nazia Elahi Khan.