BOOK REVIEW By Amy Howe on Sep 12, 2024 at 3:39 pm Jackson delivers remarks at an event celebrating her confirmation to the Supreme Court in April 2022. (Official White House Photo by Adam...
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The morning read for Wednesday, Sept. 11
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Sep 11, 2024 at 10:45 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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The morning read for Tuesday, Sept. 10
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Sep 10, 2024 at 10:59 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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The morning read for Monday, Sept. 9
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Sep 9, 2024 at 11:02 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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How does wrongful dismissal affect shareholder value?
wrongful dismissal affect shareholder value Wrongful dismissal can be incredibly costly for both an employer and an employee. For the employer, it may mean paying fines and settlements to the terminated employee. However, it...
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The morning read for Friday, Sept. 6
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Sep 6, 2024 at 10:17 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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Alito reports gift of $900 concert tickets in annual financial disclosure
SCOTUS NEWS By Amy Howe on Sep 6, 2024 at 5:17 pm Alito’s 2023 financial disclosure form was made public by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. on Friday. (Art Lien) Justice Samuel...
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The morning read for Thursday, Sept. 5
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Sep 5, 2024 at 10:56 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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The morning read for Wednesday, Sept. 4
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Sep 4, 2024 at 10:53 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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Court denies Oklahoma request to reinstate federal funds in dispute over abortion referrals
EMERGENCY DOCKET By Amy Howe on Sep 3, 2024 at 5:51 pm Tuesday’s order came with no indication of the justices’ reasoning in the decision. (Aashish Kiphayet via Shutterstock) The Supreme Court on Tuesday...
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The morning read for Tuesday, Sept. 3
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Sep 3, 2024 at 10:54 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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The morning read for Friday, August 30
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Aug 30, 2024 at 9:58 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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The morning read for Thursday, August 29
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Aug 29, 2024 at 10:57 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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Supreme Court temporarily bars latest Biden student debt relief plan
EMERGENCY DOCKET By Amy Howe on Aug 28, 2024 at 7:40 pm The justices, though still on summer recess and away from the courtroom, are considering a number of cases on their emergency docket....
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The morning read for Wednesday, August 28
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Aug 28, 2024 at 10:09 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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Special Counsel Jack Smith revises indictment against Trump
SCOTUS NEWS By Amy Howe on Aug 27, 2024 at 7:23 pm The justices ruled 6-3 in Trump v. United States on July 1. (Bob Pool via Shutterstock) Just under two months after a...
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The morning read for Tuesday, August 27
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Aug 27, 2024 at 9:42 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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The morning read for Monday, August 26
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Aug 26, 2024 at 8:50 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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The morning read for Friday, August 23
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Aug 23, 2024 at 11:00 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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Justices allow Arizona to enforce proof-of-citizenship law for 2024 voter registration
EMERGENCY DOCKET By Amy Howe on Aug 22, 2024 at 4:23 pm The Republican National Committee asked the justices to allow Arizona to continue to enforce a law that would bar those who do...
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The morning read for Thursday, August 22
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Aug 22, 2024 at 10:54 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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The morning read for Wednesday, August 21
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Aug 21, 2024 at 10:18 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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The morning read for Tuesday, August 20
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Aug 20, 2024 at 10:45 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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The morning read for Monday, August 19
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Aug 19, 2024 at 10:16 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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Supreme Court blocks temporary enforcement of expanded protections for transgender students
EMERGENCY DOCKET By Amy Howe on Aug 16, 2024 at 6:46 pm The court turned down the Biden administration’s request for emergency intervention late on Friday afternoon. (Katie Barlow) The Supreme Court on Friday...
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The morning read for Friday, August 16
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Aug 16, 2024 at 11:02 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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The morning read for Thursday, August 15
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Aug 15, 2024 at 10:55 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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The morning read for Wednesday, August 14
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Aug 14, 2024 at 11:00 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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The morning read for Tuesday, August 13
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Aug 13, 2024 at 10:53 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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The morning read for Monday, August 12
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Aug 12, 2024 at 10:33 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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The morning read for Friday, August 9
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Aug 9, 2024 at 10:57 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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The morning read for Thursday, August 8
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Aug 8, 2024 at 10:53 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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The morning read for Tuesday, August 7
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Aug 7, 2024 at 10:43 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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The morning read for Tuesday, August 6
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Aug 6, 2024 at 10:57 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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Supreme Court rejects Missouri’s request to block Trump’s New York gag order, sentencing
EMERGENCY DOCKET By Amy Howe on Aug 5, 2024 at 5:03 pm The court issued its unsigned order rejecting Missouri’s bid on Monday afternoon. (Katie Barlow) The Supreme Court on Monday turned down a...
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The morning read for Monday, August 5
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Aug 5, 2024 at 10:57 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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The morning read for Friday, August 2
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Aug 2, 2024 at 10:42 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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Colorado man argues last-minute switch in public defenders is unconstitutional
Petitions of the week By Kalvis Golde on Aug 1, 2024 at 7:06 am The Petitions of the Week column highlights some of the cert petitions recently filed in the Supreme Court. A list...
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The morning read for Thursday, August 1
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Aug 1, 2024 at 9:38 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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The morning read for Wednesday, July 31
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Jul 31, 2024 at 10:52 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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The morning read for Tuesday, July 30
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Jul 30, 2024 at 10:29 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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Biden proposes Supreme Court reforms
SCOTUS NEWS By Amy Howe on Jul 29, 2024 at 2:41 pm President Joe Biden announced nearly four years ago that he would form a bipartisan presidential commission to study changes to the Supreme...
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The morning read for Monday, July 29
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Jul 29, 2024 at 10:32 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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Court schedules first cases for 2024-25 term
SCOTUS NEWS By Amy Howe on Jul 26, 2024 at 2:48 pm The court released its October and November schedules for oral arguments on Friday. (Katie Barlow) The Supreme Court will hear a challenge...
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Justices appoint former clerk to argue First Step Act cases
SCOTUS NEWS By Amy Howe on Jul 26, 2024 at 7:54 pm The Supreme Court on Friday afternoon appointed a former clerk to Justice Samuel Alito (who also served as a clerk to then-Judge...
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The morning read for Friday, July 26
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Jul 26, 2024 at 10:01 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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The morning read for Thursday, July 25
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Jul 25, 2024 at 10:52 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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The morning read for Wednesday, July 24
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Jul 24, 2024 at 10:34 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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The morning read for Monday, July 22
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Jul 22, 2024 at 10:42 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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The morning read for Tuesday, July 23
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Jul 23, 2024 at 10:11 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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Federal government asks court to allow enforcement of Title IX rule
EMERGENCY DOCKET By Amy Howe on Jul 22, 2024 at 7:29 pm The Biden administration on Monday asked the Supreme Court to temporarily put on hold a portion of two orders issued by federal...
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The morning read for Friday, July 19
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Jul 19, 2024 at 11:05 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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With Good Neighbor Plan in jeopardy, states, EPA ask: where should the agency’s opponents go to court?
Petitions of the week By Kalvis Golde on Jul 18, 2024 at 7:48 am The Petitions of the Week column highlights some of the cert petitions recently filed in the Supreme Court. A list...
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The morning read for Thursday, July 18
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Jul 18, 2024 at 9:45 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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The morning read for Wednesdau, July 17
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Jul 17, 2024 at 10:46 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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Court blocks Texas execution – SCOTUSblog
By Amy Howe on Jul 16, 2024 at 8:09 pm The Supreme Court blocked the execution of Ruben Gutierrez, who was sentenced to die after 7 p.m. Eastern on Tuesday for the 1998 stabbing...
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The morning read for Tuesday, July 16
WHAT WE’RE READING By Amy Howe on Jul 16, 2024 at 9:50 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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The morning read for Monday, July 15
WHAT WE’RE READING By Amy Howe on Jul 15, 2024 at 8:54 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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The morning read for Friday, July 12
WHAT WE’RE READING By Amy Howe on Jul 12, 2024 at 8:47 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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The morning read for Thursday, July 11
WHAT WE’RE READING By Amy Howe on Jul 11, 2024 at 9:07 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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The morning read for Wednesday, July 10
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Jul 10, 2024 at 10:45 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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The morning read for Tuesday, July 9
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Jul 9, 2024 at 10:23 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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Business owners seek to reclaim cash seized in drug bust
Petitions of the week By Kalvis Golde on Jul 9, 2024 at 6:20 pm The Petitions of the Week column highlights some of the cert petitions recently filed in the Supreme Court. A list...
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The morning read for Monday, July 8
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Jul 8, 2024 at 10:14 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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Justices rule Trump has some immunity from prosecution
OPINION ANALYSIS By Amy Howe on Jul 1, 2024 at 12:26 pm The justices handed a significant victory to former President Donald Trump in Trump v. United States on Monday. (Katie Barlow) This article...
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The morning read for Friday, July 5
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Jul 5, 2024 at 10:04 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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A dramatic last day in the courtroom
View from the court By Mark Walsh on Jul 1, 2024 at 4:07 pm The court released the final opinions of the 2023-24 term on Monday, including a historic decision in Trump v. United...
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The morning read for Tuesday, July 2
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Jul 2, 2024 at 9:30 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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The morning read for Wednesday, July 3
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Jul 3, 2024 at 10:40 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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Roberts court hands major wins to Trump, conservative movement in 2023-24 term
TERM TAKEAWAY By Amy Howe on Jul 3, 2024 at 6:19 pm The justices issued the final opinions of the 2023-24 term on Monday. (Katie Barlow) Former President Donald Trump loomed large over the...
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Justices add five cases out of clean-up conference
SCOTUS NEWS By Amy Howe on Jul 2, 2024 at 2:05 pm After releasing the remaining opinions of the term and Tuesday’s list of orders, the justices will be on summer recess through the...
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Supreme Court expands time frame to sue federal agencies
OPINION ANALYSIS By Amy Howe on Jul 2, 2024 at 6:34 pm The justices ruled on Monday in Corner Post, Inc. v. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. (Katie Barlow) The Supreme...
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Fourteen new relists for the end-of-term mop-up conference
RELIST WATCH By John Elwood on Jul 1, 2024 at 6:11 pm The Relist Watch column examines cert petitions that the Supreme Court has “relisted” for its upcoming conference. A short explanation of relists...
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Court sends social media moderation cases back to lower courts
OPINION ANALYSIS By Amy Howe on Jul 1, 2024 at 6:16 pm The justices ruled in two linked cases brought by tech trade groups over a pair of laws in Texas and Florida. (Colin...
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Announcement of opinions for Monday, July 1
LIVE By SCOTUSblog on Jul 1, 2024 at 8:23 am On Monday, July 1, we will be live blogging as the court releases opinions in one or more argued cases from the current term....
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Supreme Court strikes down Chevron, curtailing power of federal agencies
OPINION ANALYSIS By Amy Howe on Jun 28, 2024 at 12:37 pm The court ruled in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and Relentless, Inc. v. Department of Commerce on Friday. (Thomas Hawk via Flickr)...
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Justices rule for Jan. 6 defendant
OPINION ANALYSIS By Amy Howe on Jun 28, 2024 at 1:11 pm The court ruled in Fischer v. United States on Friday, striking a key charge that has been used in hundreds of prosecutions...
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Justices uphold laws targeting homelessness with criminal penalties
OPINION ANALYSIS By Amy Howe on Jun 28, 2024 at 1:48 pm The justices ruled 6-3 in City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson on Friday. (Christina B Castro via Flickr) This article was...
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Consider the wild gray squirrel, Kagan rebukes her colleagues as court overrules Chevron
VIEW FROM THE COURT By Mark Walsh on Jun 28, 2024 at 4:56 pm The justices took the bench to announce opinions on Friday. (William Hennessy) Something on television last night seems to have...
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Court declines to delay Bannon’s prison sentence
EMERGENCY DOCKET By Amy Howe on Jun 28, 2024 at 6:15 pm The justices denied Bannon v. United States on Friday without comment. (Katie Barlow) The Supreme Court on Friday afternoon declined a request...
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Announcement of opinions for Friday, June 28
LIVE By SCOTUSblog on Jun 28, 2024 at 8:40 am On Friday, June 28, we will be live blogging as the court releases opinions in one or more argued cases from the current term....
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Two oral dissents and more opinion days to come
VIEW FROM THE COURT By Mark Walsh on Jun 27, 2024 at 5:17 pm Thursday was the second of three opinion days this week as the court nears its summer recess. (Thomas Hawk via...
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Announcement of opinions for Thursday, June 27
LIVE By SCOTUSblog on Jun 27, 2024 at 8:29 am On Thursday, June 27, we will be live blogging as the court releases opinions in one or more argued cases from the current term....
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Supreme Court limits scope of anti-bribery law
OPINION ANALYSIS By Amy Howe on Jun 26, 2024 at 6:50 pm The justices ruled in Snyder v. United States on Wednesday. (J Main via Shutterstock) The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that a...
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Announcement of opinions for Wednesday, June 26
LIVE By SCOTUSblog on Jun 26, 2024 at 8:33 am On Wednesday, June 26, we will be live blogging as the court releases opinions in one or more argued cases from the current term....
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The morning read for Tuesday, June 25
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Jun 25, 2024 at 10:36 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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Court adds seven cases to next term’s docket
SCOTUS NEWS By Amy Howe on Jun 24, 2024 at 10:29 am The justices added seven cases to the 2024-25 docket on Monday. (Katie Barlow) The Supreme Court on Monday added seven new cases...
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The morning read for Monday, June 24
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Jun 24, 2024 at 10:37 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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The morning read for Thursday, June 20
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Jun 20, 2024 at 9:39 am We expect one or more opinions from the court this morning. Join us for live coverage at 9:45 a.m. EDT. Each...
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Court upholds Trump-era corporate tax on foreign earnings
OPINION ANALYSIS By Amy Howe on Jun 20, 2024 at 1:58 pm The court issued four opinions on Thursday. (Katie Barlow) The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a provision of a 2017 corporate tax...
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Announcement of opinions for Friday, June 21 (complete)
LIVE By SCOTUSblog on Jun 21, 2024 at 8:26 am On Friday, June 21, we were live as the court released five opinions in cases from the current term. In Texas v. New Mexico,...
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The morning read for Friday, June 21
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Jun 21, 2024 at 9:26 am The court will release opinions again this morning. Join us for live coverage at 9:45 a.m. EDT. Each weekday, we select...
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Supreme Court upholds bar on guns under domestic-violence restraining orders
OPINION ANALYSIS By Amy Howe on Jun 21, 2024 at 11:42 am The court ruled 8-1 in United States v. Rahimi on Friday. (Abbie Fitz via Shutterstock) This article was updated on June 21...
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Justices send expert witness question back to state court
OPINION ANALYSIS By Amy Howe on Jun 21, 2024 at 6:12 pm The court ruled in Smith v. Arizona on Friday. (Katie Barlow) The Supreme Court on Friday sent the case of an Arizona...
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Nine new relists as the court approaches the finish line
RELIST WATCH By John Elwood on Jun 20, 2024 at 4:29 pm The Relist Watch column examines cert petitions that the Supreme Court has “relisted” for its upcoming conference. A short explanation of relists...
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Supreme Court allows ex-council member’s retaliatory arrest lawsuit to move forward
OPINION ANALYSIS By Amy Howe on Jun 20, 2024 at 4:38 pm The court ruled in Gonzalez v. Trevino on Thursday. (Katie Barlow) The court handed a win to a former-city council member in...
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The morning read for Monday, June 17
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Jun 17, 2024 at 9:56 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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Supreme Court adds four cases to next term’s docket
SCOTUS NEWS By Amy Howe on Jun 17, 2024 at 10:49 am There are now 16 cases scheduled for the court’s 2024-25 term, which will begin in October. (Anthony Quintano via Flickr) The justices...
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The morning read for Tuesday, June 18
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Jun 18, 2024 at 10:26 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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Supreme Court strikes down bump stock ban
OPINION ANALYSIS By Amy Howe on Jun 14, 2024 at 1:39 pm The justices ruled 6-3 in Garland v. Cargill on Friday. (Trekandshoot via Shutterstock) The Supreme Court on Friday struck down a rule...
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Justices refuse to force refund of excessive bankruptcy fees
OPINION ANALYSIS By Ronald Mann on Jun 14, 2024 at 2:31 pm The justices ruled in Office of the United States Trustee v. John Q. Hammons Fall 2006, LLC on Friday. (Guyyoung1966 via Wikimedia...
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Announcement of opinions for Friday, June 14
LIVE By SCOTUSblog on Jun 14, 2024 at 5:51 am On Friday, June 14, we will be live blogging as the court releases opinions in one or more argued cases from the current term....
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Employer Responsibilities in Constructive Dismissal
Responsibilities in Constructive Dismissal A constructive dismissal is an extreme form of workplace discrimination that can have repercussions for both professional and personal lives. The loss of employment can have a serious impact on...
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Supreme Court rejects “Trump too small” trademark
OPINION ANALYSIS By Ronald Mann on Jun 13, 2024 at 6:35 pm The phrase at the center of the case refers to Sen. Marco Rubio’s, R-Fla., infamous 2016 taunt of Donald Trump. (MattCC716 via...
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The morning read for Wednesday, June 12
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Jun 12, 2024 at 10:02 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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The morning read for Tuesday, June 11
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Jun 11, 2024 at 10:47 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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Student with intellectual disability challenges officer’s decision to tase him at school
Petitions of the week By Kalvis Golde on Jun 11, 2024 at 6:20 pm The Petitions of the Week column highlights some of the cert petitions recently filed in the Supreme Court. A list...
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The morning read for Monday, June 10
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Jun 10, 2024 at 10:14 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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Justices to review Meta investors’ data-harvesting suit and Medicare payments calculation
SCOTUS NEWS By Amy Howe on Jun 10, 2024 at 11:07 am The Supreme Court on Monday added two cases to its argument schedule for the 2024-25 term. In a list of orders from...
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The morning read for Thursday, June 6
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Jun 6, 2024 at 9:41 am We expect one or more opinions from the court this morning at 10 a.m. EDT. Join us for live coverage. Each...
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Supreme Court rules U.S. must pay more for Native American tribes’ health care
OPINION ANALYSIS By Amy Howe on Jun 6, 2024 at 4:19 pm A divided court ruled in favor of two Native American tribes on Thursday in a dispute over administrative health care costs. (Thomas...
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Justices confirm insurer’s rights to be heard about asbestos bankruptcy plan
OPINION ANALYSIS By Ronald Mann on Jun 7, 2024 at 8:29 am The justices ruled in Truck Insurance Exchange v. Kaiser Gypsum Co. on Thursday. (Thomas Hawk via Flickr) Another in the line of...
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The morning read for Friday, June 7
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Jun 7, 2024 at 9:38 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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In financial disclosure Thomas adds two “inadvertently omitted” trips from billionaire Crow
SCOTUS NEWS By Amy Howe on Jun 7, 2024 at 4:06 pm Eight of the nine justices’ financial disclosure forums were released on Friday. (Fred Schilling, Collection of the Supreme Court of the United...
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Court sides with IRS on tax of shareholders’ life-insurance policies
OPINION ANALYSIS By Ronald Mann on Jun 6, 2024 at 4:54 pm The court unanimously ruled in Connelly v. United States on Thursday. (Katie Barlow) Justice Clarence Thomas’s opinion for a unanimous court on...
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12 Minutes
Required SEC disclosures and erroneous DNA evidence
RELIST WATCH By John Elwood on Jun 6, 2024 at 5:03 pm The Relist Watch column examines cert petitions that the Supreme Court has “relisted” for its upcoming conference. A short explanation of relists...
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Announcement of opinions for Thursday, June 6
LIVE By SCOTUSblog on Jun 6, 2024 at 12:00 am On Thursday, June 6, we will be live blogging as the court releases opinions in one or more argued cases from the current term....
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The morning read for Wednesday, June 5
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Jun 5, 2024 at 10:24 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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5 Minutes
New York’s updated concealed-carry law returns to the court
Petitions of the week By Kalvis Golde on Jun 4, 2024 at 8:22 pm The Petitions of the Week column highlights some of the cert petitions recently filed in the Supreme Court. A list...
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The morning read for Tuesday, June 4
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Jun 4, 2024 at 10:58 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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The morning read for Monday, June 3
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Jun 3, 2024 at 9:46 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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2 Minutes
Justices add one new case to next term’s docket
SCOTUS NEWS By Amy Howe on Jun 3, 2024 at 10:17 am The justices will hear Delligatti v. United States in the fall. (Katie Barlow) In a list of orders released on Monday morning,...
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1 Minute
Announcement of opinions for Thursday, May 30 (complete)
LIVE By SCOTUSblog on May 30, 2024 at 8:45 am On Thursday, May 30, we live blogged as the court released opinions in three cases from the current term. The justices ruled unanimously in...
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The morning read for Thursday, May 30
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on May 30, 2024 at 9:37 am We expect one or more opinions from the court this morning. Join us for live coverage at 9:45 a.m. EDT. Each...
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4 Minutes
Little guidance from court on New York interest requirement on national bank escrow accounts
OPINION ANALYSIS By Ronald Mann on Jun 1, 2024 at 11:15 am The justices ruled in Cantero v. Bank of America on Thursday. (Katie Barlow) Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s opinion for a unanimous court Thursday...
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The morning read for Friday, May 31
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on May 31, 2024 at 9:48 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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13 Minutes
Supreme Court once again considers the “categorical approach” to sentencing enhancements
RELIST WATCH By John Elwood on May 31, 2024 at 2:58 pm The Relist Watch column examines cert petitions that the Supreme Court has “relisted” for its upcoming conference. A short explanation of relists...
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5 Minutes
Supreme Court rules for NRA in First Amendment dispute
OPINION ANALYSIS By Amy Howe on May 30, 2024 at 1:50 pm The court ruled in favor of the National Rifle Association on Thursday in NRA v. Vullo. (Anthony Quintano via Flickr) The Supreme...
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3 Minutes
Justices reinstate death sentence for Arizona man
OPINION ANALYSIS By Amy Howe on May 30, 2024 at 3:50 pm The justices ruled in Thornell v. Jones on Thursday. (Phil Roeder via Flickr) By a vote of 6-3 along ideological lines, the...
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The morning read for Wednesday, May 29
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on May 29, 2024 at 10:29 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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5 Minutes
Alito reject calls to recuse from Trump, Jan. 6 cases in light of flag controversies
SCOTUS NEWS By Amy Howe on May 29, 2024 at 4:42 pm Justice Samuel Alito, his wife Martha-Ann behind him, during his confirmation hearings before the Senate. (Rob Crandall via Shutterstock) Two weeks after...
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3 Minutes
Courts rather than arbitrators to decide whether Dogecoin dispute goes to arbitration
OPINION ANALYSIS By Ronald Mann on May 28, 2024 at 9:57 pm Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson wrote for a unanimous court in Coinbase v. Suski. (Robert Lyle Bolton via Flickr) Thursday’s opinion in Coinbase...
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6 Minutes
Supreme Court takes Clean Water Act case
SCOTUS NEWS By Amy Howe on May 28, 2024 at 10:42 am The court agreed to take up in City and County of San Francisco v. Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday. (Katie Barlow) The...
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The morning read for Friday, May 24
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on May 24, 2024 at 10:23 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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20 Minutes
Restrictions on gender-affirming medical care – and assault weapons
RELIST WATCH By John Elwood on May 24, 2024 at 10:49 am The Relist Watch column examines cert petitions that the Supreme Court has “relisted” for its upcoming conference. A short explanation of relists...
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The morning read for Thursday, May 23
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on May 23, 2024 at 9:59 am The court will release opinions in one or more cases from the current term this morning. Each weekday, we select a...
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8 Minutes
Court rules for South Carolina Republicans in dispute over congressional map
OPINION ANALYSIS By Amy Howe on May 23, 2024 at 4:23 pm The justices ruled in Alexander v. South Carolina State Conference of the NAACP on Thursday. (J Main via Shutterstock) The Supreme Court...
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Announcement of opinions for Thursday, May 23
LIVE By SCOTUSblog on May 23, 2024 at 12:00 am On Thursday, May 23, we will be live blogging as the court releases opinions in one or more argued cases from the current term....
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The morning read for Wednesday, May 22
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on May 22, 2024 at 10:13 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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The morning read for Monday, May 20
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on May 20, 2024 at 10:01 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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The morning read for Tuesday, May 21
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on May 21, 2024 at 10:00 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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2 Minutes
Justices turn down parents’ challenge to school support plans for trans students
SCOTUS NEWS By Amy Howe on May 20, 2024 at 10:55 am The Supreme Court did not add any new cases to its merits docket for the 2024-25 term in a scheduled list of...
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4 Minutes
Justices asked to review Arizona’s life-without-parole sentencing scheme for youths
Petitions of the week By Kalvis Golde on May 20, 2024 at 1:22 pm The Petitions of the Week column highlights a selection of cert petitions recently filed in the Supreme Court. A list...
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4 Minutes
Guam governor, attorney general face off over decades-old abortion ban
Petitions of the week By Kalvis Golde on May 15, 2024 at 9:15 am The Petitions of the Week column highlights a selection of cert petitions recently filed in the Supreme Court. A list...
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6 Minutes
Court allows Louisiana to move forward with two majority-Black districts
EMERGENCY DOCKET By Amy Howe on May 15, 2024 at 6:14 pm The justices ruled on Louisiana’s voting map on Wednesday. (Guyyoung1966 via Wikimedia Commons) The Supreme Court on Wednesday cleared the way for...
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The morning read for Thursday, May 16
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on May 16, 2024 at 9:42 am This morning, at 10 a.m. EDT, the court expects to issue opinions in one or more cases from the current term....
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The morning read for Friday, May 17
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on May 17, 2024 at 9:32 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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5 Minutes
Supreme Court lets CFPB funding stand
OPINION ANALYSIS By Amy Howe on May 16, 2024 at 12:55 pm The court ruled in Consumer Financial Protection Bureau v. Community Financial Services Assn. of America, Ltd. on Thursday. (Mark Fischer via Flickr)...
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2 Minutes
Justices dubious about dismissing suits while waiting for arbitration
OPINION ANALYSIS By Ronald Mann on May 16, 2024 at 3:37 pm The court ruled unanimously in Smith v. Spizziri. (Katie Barlow) Smith v. Spizziri is this week’s item on the court’s bountiful menu...
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Announcement of opinions for Thursday, May 16
LIVE By SCOTUSblog on May 16, 2024 at 12:00 am On Thursday, May 16 we will be live blogging as the court releases opinions in one or more argued cases from the current term....
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The morning read for Wednesday, May 15
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on May 15, 2024 at 9:54 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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The morning read for Tuesday, May 14
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on May 14, 2024 at 9:14 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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The morning read for Monday, May 13
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on May 13, 2024 at 10:38 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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4 Minutes
Court declines death penalty case on jury selection
SCOTUS NEWS By Amy Howe on May 13, 2024 at 1:10 pm The justices turned down Sandoval v. Texas on Monday. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented from that decision. (J Main via Shutterstock) Over...
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The morning read for Friday, May 10
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on May 10, 2024 at 9:52 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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1 Minute
Announcement of opinions for Thursday, May 9 (complete)
LIVE By SCOTUSblog on May 9, 2024 at 9:21 am We were live as the court released opinions in two cases. In Culley v. Marshall the court holds that in civil forfeiture cases involving personal property,...
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The morning read for Thursday, May 9
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on May 9, 2024 at 9:40 am We’ll be live this morning at 9:45 a.m. EDT, as the court issues one or more opinion from the current term....
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The morning read for Wednesday, May 8
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on May 8, 2024 at 10:08 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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The morning read for Tuesday, May 7
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on May 7, 2024 at 10:13 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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The morning read for Monday, May 6
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on May 6, 2024 at 10:32 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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The morning read for Thursday, May 2
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on May 2, 2024 at 10:03 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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The morning read for Friday, May 3
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on May 3, 2024 at 10:21 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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5 Minutes
Canadian formerly held at Guantanamo seeks to erase terrorism conviction
Petitions of the week By Kalvis Golde on May 2, 2024 at 11:08 am The Petitions of the Week column highlights a selection of cert petitions recently filed in the Supreme Court. A list...
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The morning read for Wednesday, May 1
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on May 1, 2024 at 10:04 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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The morning read for Tuesday, April 30
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Apr 30, 2024 at 9:35 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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3 Minutes
Court allows Texas to enforce age verification for online porn sites
EMERGENCY APPLICATION By Amy Howe on Apr 30, 2024 at 2:19 pm The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to temporarily block a Texas law that requires pornographic websites to verify their users’ ages. In...
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The morning read for Monday, April 29
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Apr 29, 2024 at 10:16 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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5 Minutes
Supreme Court takes up RICO and veterans “benefit of the doubt” cases
SCOTUS NEWS By Amy Howe on Apr 29, 2024 at 10:58 am In a list of orders released from the justices’ private conference last week, the justices granted review in four cases – adding...
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9 Minutes
Supreme Court divided over federal-state conflict on emergency abortion ban
ARGUMENT ANALYSIS By Amy Howe on Apr 24, 2024 at 3:45 pm Idaho Solicitor General Joshua Turner argues before the court on Wednesday. (William Hennessy) The Supreme Court on Wednesday was divided over whether...
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Justices appear likely to side with Starbucks in union organizing dispute
ARGUMENT ANALYSIS By Ronald Mann on Apr 25, 2024 at 9:28 am The oral argument Tuesday in Starbucks Corp. v. McKinney was surprisingly one-sided, as the justices seem to have come to the bench...
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8 Minutes
Supreme Court appears likely to side with Trump on some presidential immunity
ARGUMENT ANALYSIS By Amy Howe on Apr 25, 2024 at 5:35 pm John Sauer argues for former President Donald Trump on Thursday. (William Hennessy) The Supreme Court on Thursday appeared skeptical of a ruling...
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The morning read for Friday, April 26
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Apr 26, 2024 at 10:26 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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9 Minutes
RICO injury, federal jurisdiction, and giving veterans the benefit of the doubt
RELIST WATCH By John Elwood on Apr 26, 2024 at 12:08 pm The Relist Watch column examines cert petitions that the Supreme Court has “relisted” for its upcoming conference. A short explanation of relists...
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7 Minutes
On presidential immunity, a riveting national civics lesson
VIEW FROM THE COURT By Mark Walsh on Apr 25, 2024 at 6:16 pm Oral argument in Trump v. United States lasted nearly three hours on Thursday. (William Hennessy) Today is the last day...
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The morning read for Thursday, April 25
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Apr 25, 2024 at 9:51 am Today is the last day of scheduled oral arguments for the 2023-24 term. At 10 a.m. EDT, the justices will hear...
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Richard Bernstein on the impact of Jan. 6 at the court
Advocates in Conversation By Nate Mowry on Apr 24, 2024 at 4:19 pm In this video, Nate Mowry interviews attorney Richard Bernstein. Bernstein filed “friend of the court” briefs on the behalf of current...
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The morning read for Wednesday, April 24
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Apr 24, 2024 at 10:02 am At 10 a.m. EDT, the justices will hear oral argument in Moyle v. U.S. Each weekday, we select a short list of...
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4 Minutes
Justices dubious about dismissing suits while waiting for arbitration
ARGUMENT ANALYSIS By Ronald Mann on Apr 23, 2024 at 5:46 pm Monday’s argument in Smith v. Spizziri was this month’s case under the Federal Arbitration Act. This one explores what a trial court...
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The morning read for Tuesday, April 23
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Apr 23, 2024 at 9:38 am The justices will hear oral argument in Department of State v. Muñoz and Starbucks Corp. v. McKinney today. Each weekday, we select a...
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3 Minutes
Justices take up “ghost guns” case for next term
SCOTUS NEWS By Amy Howe on Apr 22, 2024 at 6:23 pm Though still far behind the number of cases granted for the next term this time last year, the court on Monday added...
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The morning read for Monday, April 22
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Apr 22, 2024 at 9:36 am The justices will hear oral argument in City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson and Smith v. Spizzirri this morning. Each weekday, we select...
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The morning read for Friday, April 19
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Apr 19, 2024 at 10:11 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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11 Minutes
Ghost guns, six-person juries, and discretionary visa decisions
RELIST WATCH By John Elwood on Apr 19, 2024 at 10:28 am The Relist Watch column examines cert petitions that the Supreme Court has “relisted” for its upcoming conference. A short explanation of relists...
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4 Minutes
Kentucky man says police violated Fourth Amendment by searching his backpack during arrest
Petitions of the week By Kalvis Golde on Apr 19, 2024 at 3:05 pm The Petitions of the Week column highlights a selection of cert petitions recently filed in the Supreme Court. A list...
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9 Minutes
Supreme Court to hear case on criminal penalties for homelessness
CASE PREVIEW By Amy Howe on Apr 19, 2024 at 2:00 pm Grants Pass, Ore. has enforced ordinances that bar the use of blankets, pillows, and even cardboard boxes while sleeping within the city....
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10 Minutes
Supreme Court to hear Trump’s bid for criminal immunity
CASE PREVIEW By Amy Howe on Apr 18, 2024 at 9:31 am Former President Donald Trump speaks in Washington, D.C. last year. (Aaron Schwartz Photo via Shutterstock) In the final argument scheduled for its...
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The morning read for Thursday, April 18
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Apr 18, 2024 at 10:14 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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8 Minutes
Justices divided over Jan. 6 participant’s call to throw out obstruction charge
ARGUMENT ANALYSIS By Amy Howe on Apr 16, 2024 at 4:34 pm Jeffery Green argues on behalf of Jan. 6 participant Joseph Fischer. (William Hennessy) The Supreme Court on Tuesday was divided over whether...
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The morning read for Wednesday, April 17
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Apr 17, 2024 at 9:39 am The court expects to issue one or more opinions this morning in argued cases from the current term. Following the opinion...
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Announcement of opinions for Wednesday, April 17
LIVE By SCOTUSblog on Apr 17, 2024 at 12:00 am On Wednesday, April 17, we will be live blogging as the court releases opinions in one or more argued cases from the current term....
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3 Minutes
Justices limit securities liability for omission of material facts
ARGUMENT ANALYSIS By Ronald Mann on Apr 16, 2024 at 10:19 am As securities cases go, Macquarie Infrastructure Corp. v. Moab Partners is a simple one. The case involves Rule 10b-5 of the Securities...
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7 Minutes
Court allows Idaho to generally enforce ban on gender-transition care for minors
EMERGENCY DOCKET By Amy Howe on Apr 15, 2024 at 6:38 pm The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for Idaho to temporarily enforce a state law criminalizing gender-transition care for minors against...
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4 Minutes
Court declines to intervene in lawsuit against Black Lives Matter organizer
SCOTUS NEWS By Amy Howe on Apr 15, 2024 at 11:35 am The Supreme Court on Monday declined to intervene in a lawsuit filed by a Louisiana police officer against a leader of the...
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1 Minute
Announcement of opinions for Friday, April 12 (complete)
LIVE By SCOTUSblog on Apr 12, 2024 at 9:25 am We were live as the court released opinions in three cases from the current term. In Sheetz v. El Dorado County, a challenge to a traffic...
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The morning read for Friday, April 12
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Apr 12, 2024 at 9:44 am At 10 a.m. EDT, the court expects to issue one or more opinions in argued cases from the current term. Join us...
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2 Minutes
Justices exempt bakery-truck drivers from arbitration requirement
OPINION ANALYSIS By Ronald Mann on Apr 12, 2024 at 4:50 pm The justices on Friday ruled in favor of a group of truck drivers who transport goods for Wonder Bread in their arbitration...
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5 Minutes
Court rules for property owner in building fee dispute
OPINION ANALYSIS By Amy Howe on Apr 12, 2024 at 1:56 pm George Sheetz at his home in El Dorado County, Calif. (Pacific Legal Foundation) California homeowner George Sheetz won a victory at the...
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The morning read for Thursday, April 11
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Apr 11, 2024 at 10:35 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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The morning read for Wednesday, April 10
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Apr 10, 2024 at 10:18 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s...
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6 Minutes
Rideshare companies ask justices to reexamine California worker-protection law
Petitions of the week By Kalvis Golde on Apr 10, 2024 at 11:52 am The Petitions of the Week column highlights a selection of cert petitions recently filed in the Supreme Court. A list...
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