The Supreme Court should take the chance to get rid of universal injunctions.
On May 15, the U.S. Supreme Court will listen to arguments regarding a set of cases where district court judges are questioning whether the federal government can stop enforcing laws or policies nationwide without proper authority. It would be beneficial for the court to clarify and potentially end this practice. Typically, when a district court […]
Will the Supreme Court control wayward judges or approve them?
The concept of the national injunction, which was relatively uncommon in American law, has gained traction thanks to a particular federal district judge aiming to obstruct policies from the political realm. This rising trend has caught the attention of Supreme Court justices from both sides of the aisle, who have issued cautions regarding its implications. […]
Trump Requests Supreme Court Approval for Deportations Under ‘Alien Enemies Act’ After Gang Members Threaten Hostages in Detention Center
The Trump administration’s Department of Justice (DOJ) has urged the U.S. Supreme Court to permit the deportation of individuals under the alien enemy law. This comes after a situation involving members of the Tren de Aragua gang, who were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and reportedly threatened hostages. Several groups linked to George […]
Why Trump’s Supreme Court fight over birthright citizenship might not truly concern birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court engaged in discussions on Thursday regarding President Trump’s challenge to automatic birthright citizenship. This topic, while significant, took a backseat as more contentious issues about lower judges’ authority over administrative actions came to light. This year, various lower courts in Washington, Massachusetts, and Maryland issued a series of broad national injunctions that […]
Supreme Court to consider Trump’s order on birthright citizenship and examine judicial authority
This week’s Supreme Court case appears to address the Trump administration’s attempts to redefine birthright citizenship, but there are deeper constitutional concerns at play. These involve the significant authority that federal judges have to issue national injunctions, which can halt broad enforcement measures initiated by President Trump. The court will hold debates on Thursday about […]
Case on Birthright Citizenship Reaches US Supreme Court With Unexpected Development
Supreme Court to Examine Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Policy This week, a significant policy effort by President Donald Trump—aimed at restricting birthright citizenship—lands at the U.S. Supreme Court, but with a twist. The focus might shift away from the core issue. Federal judges from Washington, Massachusetts, and Maryland have issued nationwide orders to halt Trump’s January […]
Discussions on birthright citizenship intensify as Supreme Court hearings approach
This week, President Trump’s attempts to redefine birthright citizenship will reach the Supreme Court for the first time during his second term. The court will be looking at significant administrative actions related to this issue. Right now, the judiciary isn’t directly challenging the legality of Trump’s order, which seeks to deny automatic citizenship to children […]
600 murderers in Michigan may soon get reduced sentences due to Democratic support on the state supreme court.
Michigan Supreme Court Decision on Life Sentences for Young Offenders Hundreds of convicted murderers in Michigan may soon have their sentences reduced following a recent ruling by the state Supreme Court. The court found that imposing automatic life sentences on individuals classified as “late youth” is unconstitutional and amounts to “cruel” punishment. In April, the […]
Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter dies at 85
Former Supreme Court Justice David Starr has died at the age of 85. The U.S. Supreme Court confirmed his passing occurred on Thursday at his home in New Hampshire. Initially appointed by President George H.W. Bush in 1990, Starr was anticipated to align with conservative views. However, throughout his time on the bench, he often […]
Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter Passes Away at 85
Former Supreme Court Justice David Starr died on Thursday at the age of 85 at his home in New Hampshire, as announced by the court. Appointed by President George H.W. Bush in 1990, Starr served on the bench for over 19 years. “Judge David Starr distinguished himself in our courts for nearly two decades, bringing […]