SELECT LANGUAGE BELOW

Supreme Court upholds South Carolina congressional map in win for Republicans, finds no bias against black voters

The Supreme Court upheld South Carolina’s congressional redistricting on Thursday, ruling that legitimate partisan desires, not nefarious racial motives, drove the redistricting process. The 6-3 decision, which divided the court along ideological lines, was a victory for Palmetto State Republicans who fought to preserve a map that was more favorable to their congressional delegation. “The […]

Mystery as judge disappears from court after ‘manic’ behavior: report

A prominent Texas judge who oversees numerous high-profile criminal trials has mysteriously disappeared from court for nearly a month amid concerns about his mania and interactions with police, according to reports. Judge Kelly Johnson, one of Harris County’s longest serving current judges, has not been seen in Houston’s 178th District Court since May 1. There […]

Supreme Court upholds GOP-drawn voting map in South Carolina gerrymandering case

The Supreme Court on Thursday overturned a lower court ruling that found South Carolina’s redistricting maps unconstitutional, rejecting the idea that they are racially discriminatory. In a 6-3 decision written by Justice Samuel Alito, the Supreme Court said, “Any challenger to the maps’ constitutionality must separate race and politics if he or she wishes to […]

‘Hypocrisy’ to Attack International Criminal Court for Netanyahu Warrant

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) said Wednesday on MSNBC’s “All In” that the International Criminal Court is seeking arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leaders on war crimes charges. He called it “hypocrisy” to attack the chief prosecutor. Moderator Chris Hayes said, “There was a bipartisan call in the Senate to work […]

Former Obama adviser warns of Supreme Court ‘MAGA majority’ if Trump wins

Former President Barack Obama on Wednesday praised President Biden after the Senate confirmed Biden’s 200th federal judge nominee amid growing concern on the left about how November’s election will affect the nation’s highest court. Former Obama senior adviser Dan Pfeiffer has warned that the U.S. Supreme Court could maintain a “MAGA majority” if former President […]