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The article discusses the evolving debate around birthright citizenship and mentions Medicare's coverage of weight loss drugs. Demonstrators gathered outside the U.S. Supreme Court on April 1, 2026, to support birthright citizenship.

The US Supreme Court overturned an obstruction conviction of an ex-Twitter employee accused of spying for Saudi Arabia, ruling he was tried in the wrong state. The conviction stemmed from falsifying a document to impede an FBI investigation, with the employee's interactions with FBI agents occurring in Seattle, Washington.

The US Court of International Trade is urging the Trump administration to expedite refunds of billions in tariffs to importers after the US Supreme Court invalidated global tariffs in February. Judge Richard Eaton highlighted that delays are creating inequity between large and small importers.

A US federal appeals court has raised concerns that Alabama's nitrogen gas execution method may violate the constitutional ban on cruel and unusual punishment, reversing a prior ruling and remanding the case for further review. The decision impacts Jeffery Lee, scheduled for execution via nitrogen gas, as the court questioned the method's humane duration and feasibility of alternatives like a firing squad.

Donald Trump has imposed new tariffs of at least 10% following the US Supreme Court striking down his 'Liberation Day' tariffs. The timing is described as particularly challenging for Asia's struggling economies.

The US Supreme Court upheld the Federal Communications Commission's authority to impose in-house penalties on wireless carriers, rejecting AT&T and Verizon's claims that this deprived them of a jury trial. The 8-1 ruling supported the Trump administration's defense of the FCC's forfeiture orders system.

The US Supreme Court upheld the Federal Communications Commission's authority to impose in-house penalties on wireless carriers, rejecting AT&T and Verizon's claims that this process violates their constitutional right to a jury trial. The 8-1 ruling supported the Trump administration's defense of the FCC's forfeiture orders system.

The US has announced new tariffs citing concerns over forced labour. This follows the US Supreme Court invalidating many of President Donald Trump's previous tariff duties in February.

The US has announced new tariffs citing concerns over forced labour. This follows the US Supreme Court's decision in February to strike down many of President Donald Trump's previous duties.

The US proposes tariffs of at least 10% in response to forced labour practices. This marks the first major effort by the White House to revive broad tariffs following their defeat at the US Supreme Court.

The US Supreme Court approved Alabama's congressional map that eliminates one of the state’s two majority-Black districts, ruling 6-3 in favor of Republicans. The decision is described as a major blow to Black voters and a significant political victory for the Republican Party.

The US Supreme Court approved Alabama's congressional map, which eliminates one of the state's two majority-Black districts, in a 6-3 decision. The ruling is seen as a setback for Black voters and a victory for Republicans, following a prior ruling that weakened the Voting Rights Act.

The US Supreme Court allowed Alabama to use a congressional map that favors Republicans in this year’s elections. The decision permits the state to implement the map without further judicial review.

Tennessee Republicans redrew the state's congressional maps after the US supreme court weakened part of the Voting Rights Act, eliminating a Democratic, Black-majority district. The change sparked anger in Memphis, particularly in the Binghampton neighborhood.

A Washington federal judge is considering the reversibility of President Donald Trump's efforts to change the color of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, part of a lawsuit targeting Trump's moves to renovate Washington's historic landmarks. The case involves the US Capitol and the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC.

An appeals court ruled that transgender troops can remain in the US military, but enlistment can be blocked, in a split decision that criticizes the Trump administration’s ban as 'arbitrary, and based on animus.' The ruling is expected to face further legal challenges, potentially reaching the US Supreme Court.

Kalshi is suing Minnesota, and the CFTC has filed a case against Rhode Island, highlighting escalating legal disputes over prediction markets. The conflicts may escalate to the US Supreme Court as state and federal authorities clash.

The US Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in favor of Terry Pitchford, a Black man on death row in Mississippi, who argued that Black jurors were excluded from his trial. Pitchford, who was 18 at the time of his conviction for murder, claimed racial bias influenced his conviction.

The US Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in favor of Terry Pitchford, a Black man on death row in Mississippi, in a case alleging racial bias during his trial. Pitchford, who was 18 when convicted of capital murder, argued that Black jurors were excluded from his jury.

The article argues that ranked-choice voting is crucial for Democrats to counter voter suppression and promote majority rule as the Supreme Court's Callais decision weakened the Voting Rights Act and 15th Amendment. It highlights the MAGA party's efforts to restore Jim Crow-era politics through voter suppression in Southern states.

Alabama Republicans are urging the US Supreme Court to approve a congressional map previously rejected in 2023 for racial discrimination. The map is being reconsidered ahead of the 2024 midterm elections.

The Trump administration has issued $20 billion in tariff refunds to importers, with an additional $65 billion pending after the Supreme Court ruled against Trump's tariffs in February. US Customs and Border Protection confirmed the refunds following the court's decision that Trump overstepped his authority.

A US Supreme Court ruling threatens to eliminate two majority-Black congressional districts in Alabama, potentially entrenching Republican control. The decision follows historical events like the 1965 Selma to Montgomery voting rights march, where Jimmie Lee Jackson's death galvanized the movement.

A federal court blocked Alabama's new Republican-friendly congressional map, ruling it was drawn to intentionally discriminate against Black voters. The decision prevents the map from being used in the 2024 midterms, requiring Alabama to instead use a map with two majority-Black districts that favor Democrats.

Mahmoud Khalil, a 31-year-old anti-Israel activist and Columbia University graduate, is appealing to the US Supreme Court to avoid deportation. He was arrested in March 2025 for organizing disruptive protests at the university.

Kevin Warsh, chair of the US Federal Reserve, is highlighted in the context of a potential 'regime change' at the Fed, requiring patience and consensus. The article references his attendance at a 2026 swearing-in ceremony at the White House with his wife and Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.

The US Supreme Court dismissed Alabama's challenge to a lower court finding that death row inmate Joseph Clifton Smith is intellectually disabled and therefore ineligible for execution under the Constitution. The court's single-sentence, unsigned order reversed its earlier decision to hear the state's appeal about the method used to determine Smith's intellectual disability.

A man on death row in the US may be executed with expired lethal drugs, raising concerns about cruel and unusual punishment. The execution method has been questioned due to botched executions. The use of expired drugs could lead to further complications.

The US Supreme Court declined to hear lawsuits from brand-name pharmaceutical companies against the Medicare drug price negotiation program, and the TrumpRx prescription drug discount platform is expanding with over 600 generic drugs. The expansion is a result of partnerships with Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drug Company, Amazon Pharmacy, and GoodRx. This development may make remaining legal challenges more difficult for the drug industry.

The US Supreme Court's recent rulings have allowed last-minute changes to election maps in Southern states, including Louisiana, where Governor Jeff Landry suspended primary elections after a court decision found the state's map unconstitutional. Experts argue the court's application of the Purcell principle is uneven, potentially aiding Republicans and affecting Black political representation.

The US Supreme Court's recent rulings on election-related gerrymandering have led to disruptions in Southern states, including Louisiana suspending its 2026 congressional primary elections after a new map was mandated. Experts criticize the Court for inconsistently applying the Purcell principle, which aims to avoid last-minute election changes to prevent voter confusion, arguing it favors Republican efforts to redraw districts and reduce majority-Black representation.

The US Supreme Court's recent rulings on election-related redistricting have caused disruptions in Southern states, including Louisiana's suspension of primary elections after a court-ordered map change. Experts argue the Court's application of the Purcell principle, which limits late election changes, is inconsistent and favors Republicans by enabling last-minute gerrymandering that threatens majority-Black districts.

The Supreme Court declined to hear a bid from former US Representative Stephen Buyer to overturn his conviction on insider trading charges. Buyer was convicted in 2023 on four federal charges related to hundreds of thousands of dollars earned from trading inside information. He acquired this information as a consultant in the telecommunications industry after leaving Congress.

The US Supreme Court's ruling in Louisiana v Callais has led to Southern states erasing majority Black districts, sparking chaos for midterm elections. Stacey Abrams discusses the fallout and advocates for engaging more voters. The decision has fractured communities, according to Abrams.

The US Supreme Court's ruling in Louisiana v Callais has led to Southern states erasing majority-Black districts, causing chaos for midterm elections. Stacey Abrams discusses the fallout and believes engaging more voters is the way forward. The decision has sparked controversy over voting rights.

The US Supreme Court denied a request from Virginia Democrats to stay a state Supreme Court decision that invalidated a voter-approved redistricting effort. The decision affects the redistricting plan in Virginia. The US Supreme Court's ruling is final.

The US Supreme Court declined to intervene in a Virginia redistricting dispute, leaving intact a Virginia Supreme Court ruling that invalidated a voter-approved congressional map overhaul. The decision is a major legal defeat for Virginia Democrats. The ruling affects the 2026 midterms and control of the House.

The US Supreme Court declined to intervene in a Virginia redistricting dispute, leaving intact a Virginia Supreme Court ruling that invalidated a voter-approved congressional map overhaul, dealing a major legal defeat to Virginia Democrats. The ruling effectively kills Democrats' effort to redraw congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterms. The decision comes as both parties escalate efforts nationwide to redraw congressional maps.

The US Supreme Court has restored access to abortion pills, which is the most common method of terminating pregnancies in the US. This decision allows women to continue accessing abortion medication. The ruling may have significant implications for reproductive rights in the country.

The US Supreme Court has restored access to abortion pills, which is the most common method of terminating pregnancies in the US. This decision allows women to continue accessing abortion pills. The court's ruling may have significant implications for reproductive rights in the country.