Pennsylvania Supreme Court keeps all 3 Democratic justices on the ballot
Pennsylvania Justices Retain Seats in Election In a significant electoral outcome, all three justices on Pennsylvania’s ballot secured their positions after the recent election, which had the potential to shift the state’s Supreme Court away from its liberal composition. Democratic Justices Christine Donahue, Kevin Dougherty, and David Wecht maintained the 5-2 majority for Democrats on […]
Conservative justices on the Supreme Court seem doubtful about redistricting based on race.
Supreme Court Hears Louisiana Case On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court held oral arguments in the case of Louisiana vs. Calais. This case focuses on the establishment of a majority-Black 2nd Congressional District in Louisiana. The outcome could have significant implications for the Voting Rights Act and the practice of race-based gerrymandering, not to mention […]
A man threatened to blow up a tent with 200 explosives outside a church in DC where Supreme Court justices were present.
New Jersey Man Arrested with Explosives at Red Mass A man from New Jersey has been apprehended for allegedly possessing over 200 explosive devices near the annual Red Mass in Washington, D.C. Documents reveal he had a notebook outlining the Supreme Court justices expected to attend the event at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the […]
Conservative Supreme Court justices question Colorado’s prohibition on LGBT conversion therapy
Supreme Court Considers Challenge to Colorado Conversion Therapy Ban WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, the Supreme Court justices took on a significant case challenging Colorado’s law that forbids licensed mental health professionals from voluntarily providing conversion therapy aimed at changing the sexual orientation or gender identity of minors. There’s a noticeable divide among the justices: while […]
Amy Coney Barrett illustrates the importance of Supreme Court justices remaining impartial.
Interviews with Supreme Court justices aren’t all that common, and there are certain boundaries that should be respected. After speaking with Justice Stephen Breyer, Neil Gorsuch, Clarence Thomas, and now Amy Coney Barrett, it might be worthwhile to relax some of those guidelines for future interviews. Writing a book, like Barrett’s recent “Listen to the […]
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor acknowledges her frustration with conservative justices.
Sotomayor Talks Finding Common Ground and Court Decisions During a recent appearance on “Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor expressed her goal of seeking the best in her conservative colleagues. She reminisced about a lesson from her mother: “She taught me to find the best people,” Sotomayor shared. “That’s the lesson […]
Supreme Court delivers significant win for Trump regarding DEI funding — John Roberts aligns with liberal justices
Supreme Court Ruling Favors Trump Administration on NIH Funding The Trump administration recently achieved a significant win at the U.S. Supreme Court, although Chief Justice John Roberts sided with the liberal justices against the majority. The ruling overturned a prior decision from a lower court that had put a hold on a $783 million refund […]
Supreme Court justice’s brother hears military case involving Newsom and Trump
Federal Case Over Trump’s Use of National Guard The federal government is making its case in front of Judge Charles Breyer, whose brother is the retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer. They are discussing whether President Donald Trump was within his rights to deploy the National Guard and Marines during the immigration riots in Los […]
Carville advises Democrats to make Puerto Rico and DC states and to increase the number of justices on the Supreme Court.
Democratic Strategist Calls for Bold Moves to “Save Democracy” James Kerrville, a veteran Democratic strategist, recently suggested that his party should embrace bold and perhaps controversial actions to protect democracy. Speaking on Wednesday, he stated that the Democrats often highlight the need to maintain democratic principles, but he believes the current state of democracy is […]
Supreme Court allows Trump to dismiss federal safety commissioners, with dissent from liberal justices
Supreme Court Supports Trump’s Authority to Dismiss CPSC Members On Wednesday, the Supreme Court cleared the way for President Trump to remove three members of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). This marks the second occasion where the justices upheld Trump’s right to dismiss officials from independent agencies. A prior ruling from a lower court […]