Supreme Court considers Trump’s authority to fire with input from Lisa Cook of the Federal Reserve
Supreme Court to Review Trump’s Attempt to Dismiss Federal Reserve President The Supreme Court is gearing up to review President Trump’s effort to fire Federal Reserve President Lisa Cook, a situation that’s attracting a lot of attention for its potential to reshape the relationship between the president and the central bank. Last fall, Trump’s legal […]
Supreme Court surprised by debates over Hawaii’s ‘vampire rule’
Supreme Court Justices React to Hawaii’s Gun Carrying Rules On Tuesday, Supreme Court justices expressed surprise as attorneys defending Hawaii’s “vampire rule”—which prohibits carrying guns onto private property without permission—mentioned racist laws as part of their argument for gun control. During the proceedings, they pointed to the Negro Act, a post-Civil War law aimed at […]
Indigenous group gets ready to bring school mascot ban case to Supreme Court
Native American Group Plans Supreme Court Lawsuit Over School Representation A Native American advocacy organization focused on representation in educational settings, including Massapequa High School, announced last Wednesday its intent to file a lawsuit with the Supreme Court after a lower court dismissed their case last November. The Native American Parents Association (NAGA) contends that […]
Trump criticizes Supreme Court justices regarding trans athletes in sports case
Trump Criticizes Supreme Court’s Stance on Transgender Athletes Donald Trump has shared his thoughts regarding the ongoing Supreme Court case on transgender athletes competing in women’s sports. He accused the justices of seemingly striving to maintain a presence of “men playing in women’s sports.” During a press briefing at the White House, Trump expressed disbelief […]
Supreme Court reviews Hawaii gun law that mandates property owner approval
Supreme Court Considers Gun Rights vs. Property Rights On Tuesday, the Supreme Court’s conservative majority engaged in a vigorous discussion concerning a state law that mandates legal gun owners to gain permission from property owners before carrying firearms into public businesses, like shopping malls. The arguments highlighted the tension between property rights and gun rights, […]
Christians achieve a significant victory as New York backs down from requiring nuns and churches to pay for abortion following a major Supreme Court decision.
New York State Abandons Abortion Funding Mandate for Christian Organizations For nearly ten years, Christian groups have been pushing back against New York state’s requirement to fund abortions. They achieved a significant victory recently, spurred by a ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court in June. Back in January 2017, then-Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that New […]
Supreme Court postpones decision on Trump tariffs until at least February
Supreme Court Delays Decision on Trump’s Tariffs The Supreme Court has chosen not to address the legality of President Trump’s extensive tariffs, leaving the matter unresolved until at least next month. This significant case regarding the constitutionality of Trump’s hefty tariffs, enacted under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977, remains in limbo. The […]
Native Americans supporting the LI Chiefs mascot pledge to bring their case to the US Supreme Court: ‘Most ridiculous law ever’
Groups representing Native Americans are ready to take their fight over school mascots, including the Chiefs at Massapequa High School, all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. Chap Petersen, an attorney for the Native American Guardian Association (NAGA), expressed their determination, calling New York City’s ban on these mascots “the stupidest law in history.” […]
Supreme Court does not resolve Trump tariffs case in recent opinion updates
Outside Mayor Steps In as Barrett Questions Trump’s Customs Powers Justice Amy Coney Barrett engaged Attorney General John Sauer regarding President Donald Trump’s authority to impose tariffs, referencing existing precedents. Meanwhile, Justice Sonia Sotomayor urged him to directly address Barrett’s inquiries during a recent Supreme Court oral argument. On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court chose […]
Trump’s Justice Department describes the Minnesota ICE lawsuit as ‘legally baseless’ in court document
Federal Court Case Over ICE Operations in Minnesota The Trump administration requested a federal judge on Monday to reject Minnesota’s attempt to limit ICE operations within the state. The administration claimed that such restrictions would represent an “unprecedented” overreach. In their response to the state’s lawsuit, the Department of Justice (DOJ) argued that Minnesota was, […]