Supreme Court rejects attempt by infamous 9/11 mastermind KSM to reinstate controversial plea agreement
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court has rejected Khalid Sheikh Mohammed’s effort to reinstate a contentious plea deal from 2024 that would have prevented him from facing the death penalty for orchestrating the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Commonly known as “KSM,” Mohammed is scheduled for a military trial starting June 5, 2028, after spending over […]
Collins Responds as Jackson Indicates Willingness to Consider Expanding the Supreme Court
Senate Debate on Supreme Court Expansion During a Senate debate on Thursday, Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) expressed her disapproval of expanding the Supreme Court. This came after Democrat Troy Jackson suggested the possibility of adding justices, stating that the court “obviously is not working.” Jackson also advocated for term limits and more stringent ethics regulations. […]
Supreme Court to review asylum case involving Nigerian man who cooked for terrorists
Nigerian Man’s Asylum Case Challenges Terrorism-Related Deportation Rules A Nigerian individual, who was compelled to prepare thousands of meals for an armed group involved in political violence, is at the heart of a significant Supreme Court case. This legal battle could influence how immigration officials interpret a terrorism-related bar concerning asylum and the extent to […]
Ban Affecting Many Gun Owners May Soon End In Supreme Court
The Supreme Court is approaching a deadline that may decide if they will consider a case that could eliminate restrictions on magazines capable of holding over ten rounds. On October 1, New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport submitted a petition requesting the Supreme Court review a decision from the Third Circuit Court regarding Cheeseman v. […]
Supreme Court reviews Blanche v. Ozurumba case to clarify ‘Material Support’ for terrorist organizations
Supreme Court to Review Immigration Case Involving Material Support Definition The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to review the case of Blanche v. Ozurumba. This case examines a part of the Immigration and Nationality Act that allows for the removal of noncitizens who have provided material support to terrorist organizations, which also makes them ineligible […]
Biden’s $20 billion Green Bank funds remain inactive as Trump gets ready for Supreme Court appeal
Biden-era green bank grants totaling $20 billion remain stalled, even after an appeals court ruled against the previous Trump administration’s efforts to cancel them two months ago. The full U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit voted 6–4 on August 4 to uphold a decision preventing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from shutting down […]
Maine lobsterman promises to continue opposing GPS tracking following Supreme Court defeat
In Maine, a lobsterman named Frank Thompson is determined to keep fighting after the Supreme Court decided not to hear his challenge regarding a GPS tracking requirement for boats. He believes this mandate poses a serious threat to a traditional way of life that has been passed down through generations and could extend its impact […]
Supreme Court considers climate lawsuits that might financially cripple oil companies
Supreme Court’s Climate Change Case May Have Major Economic Implications The Supreme Court’s deliberations on climate change lawsuits could result in significant financial consequences for oil companies, gas stations, and ultimately, consumers, according to energy policy experts. If the justices permit cities and states to seek damages in the billions from the fossil fuel sector, […]
The stance of Supreme Court justices in a significant 401(k) case regarding private funds and their poor performance
This week, the Supreme Court engaged in a significant case involving Intel’s retirement plan that could shape how employers approach private investments in 401(k)s. Many companies are currently in a holding pattern, waiting for both the Supreme Court ruling and finalized Labor Department regulations on alternative investments before making changes to their 401(k) offerings, despite […]
Lawyer for claimed victim of trans athlete sexual assault believes Supreme Court case can help establish a Title IX standard
Supreme Court Case Could Impact Transgender Athlete Policies A wrestler from a Washington high school is battling in the Supreme Court, a move that could lead to new restrictions on transgender athletes participating in girls’ sports across 23 states, according to her attorney. Hal Frampton, senior counsel for Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), indicated that the […]