Supreme Court progressives question jurisdiction in Suncor v Boulder

Sotomayor disagrees with Jackson regarding Trump's plan to reduce the federal workforce.

Supreme Court Questions Jurisdiction in Climate Case Against Oil Companies During recent oral arguments for Suncor v. Boulder, Justices Ketanji Brown Jackson and Sonia Sotomayor posed several questions that hinted at uncertainty over whether the Supreme Court has jurisdiction in a significant climate change lawsuit. This case has the potential to open the door for […]

Supreme Court Oil Pollution Case May Change Lawsuit Jurisdiction Rules

Supreme Court Oil Pollution Case May Change Lawsuit Jurisdiction Rules

Supreme Court Case on Coastal Erosion Lawsuits There’s a significant legal battle ahead as the Supreme Court prepares to hear a case that could influence how major oil companies handle coastal erosion lawsuits. Legal experts suggest that the outcome might allow these companies to shift such lawsuits, currently facing them in state courts, to federal […]

Garcia and Durbin respond to federal sanctuary jurisdiction labels from the DOJ

Garcia and Durbin respond to federal sanctuary jurisdiction labels from the DOJ

Illinois Democrats Push Back on Immigration Policies Illinois Democrats are defending the state’s immigration policies against criticisms from the Trump administration, emphasizing their commitment to uphold constitutional rights, ensure public safety, and support local cooperation with federal authorities. In a recent letter, Senators Jesus Garcia and Richard Durbin noted that the Department of Justice has […]

DOJ Says Court Lacks Jurisdiction After Use of Alien Enemies Act Blocked

The Justice Department (DOJ) responded to District Judge James Boasberg, saying President Donald Trump blocked the use of alien enemies and expelled suspected Venezuelan gang member Tren de Aragua (TDA), saying “the court lacks jurisdiction.” Legal SubmitAttorney General Pam Bondy asked the court to “remove the hearing and remove grave intrusions related to already-occurring administrative […]