Christa Pike granted a stay of execution by appeals court in Tennessee

Christa Pike granted a stay of execution by appeals court in Tennessee

Christa Pike, a convicted killer from Tennessee, has narrowly escaped being the first woman executed in the state since the early 1800s. This last-minute intervention came after the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a stay early Wednesday morning. In a decision split 2-1, the court announced the stay would remain in place “until […]

Supreme Court Restores Safe Third-Country Deportations

Supreme Court Restores Safe Third-Country Deportations

Supreme Court Decision on Migrant Deportations The Supreme Court announced on Tuesday that the Trump administration is allowed to continue deporting migrants to countries that are not their own, pending a decision on the lawfulness of this policy. In a brief and unsigned 6-3 decision, the Court has temporarily paused a ruling from U.S. District […]

Red States Request Supreme Court to Cancel Maine’s Gun Purchase Waiting Time

Red States Request Supreme Court to Cancel Maine’s Gun Purchase Waiting Time

In a significant legal move, twenty-five states, led by Montana, are urging the Supreme Court to review a case contesting Maine’s 72-hour waiting period for gun purchases. Attorneys representing Andrea Beckwith submitted their petition to the Supreme Court on August 25. This follows a decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the First […]

Supreme Court permits Trump administration to keep deporting to third countries

Supreme Court permits Trump administration to keep deporting to third countries

Supreme Court backs Trump immigration reform agenda The Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of the Trump administration, enabling it to cut temporary protected status for more than a million migrants and implement stricter asylum regulations at the US-Mexico border. Justice Samuel Alito noted in the majority opinion, “The text is clear,” while Justice Sonia […]

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito Steps Back From Major Climate Case

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito Steps Back From Major Climate Case

Justice Samuel Alito of the Supreme Court has decided to recuse himself from an important climate case just a week prior to the scheduled oral arguments. According to a letter from Supreme Court Clerk Scott Harris, Alito—a justice appointed by former President George W. Bush—has opted not to participate in Suncor Energy v. County Commissioners […]