Supreme Court makes decision on gun law challenges in Delaware, Maryland
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear challenges to gun laws in Delaware and Maryland. Delaware gun enthusiast groups and firearms advocacy groups have filed an appeal seeking to block the state's ban on assault-style rifles and high-capacity ammunition magazines after a lower court refused to issue a preliminary injunction against the ban. They […]
Supreme Court allows Honululu lawsuit against oil companies to proceed
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected an oil company's request to dismiss the City of Honolulu's lawsuit that holds oil companies liable for the effects of climate change. Defendants, including Sunoco, Shell, ExxonMobil, BP and Chevron, argued that the lawsuit has no standing in state court and can proceed only under federal law. The […]
Supreme Court rejects Utah's bid to control federal lands
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected Utah's bid to seize control of federally owned land. The court denied the state's motion, writing in a brief statement that “the motion to stay the filing of the complaint is denied.” He did not elaborate on his decision-making. Utah filed a lawsuit in August seeking to take ownership […]
Supreme Court appears skeptical of blocking U.S. ban on TiKTok: What to know
The Supreme Court on Friday heard oral arguments in a fast-track case over the future of TikTok, the Chinese-owned social media app that will be banned from operating in the United States in just nine days unless it is sold or the Supreme Court intervenes within the 11th hour. The trial was held. court. At […]
Montana AG asks Supreme Court to uphold law requiring parental consent for a minor’s abortion
First appearance on Fox: Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen will hear an appeal of the state Supreme Court's ruling invalidating a 2013 law requiring minors seeking abortions to obtain notarized written consent from a parent or guardian. is requested to the Federal Supreme Court. The law also includes a judicial avoidance clause that allows minors […]
Supreme Court takes up Biden's proposal to expand relief for borrowers defrauded by schools
The Supreme Court decided Friday to accept the Biden administration's appeal defending its proposal to ease applications for the Borrower Defense Student Debt Relief Program. In a short order, the justices agreed to review an appeals court ruling that upheld a challenge by Texas school groups that argued the government lacked the authority to expand […]
Supreme Court to weigh reinstating Obamacare care requirements struck down by lower court
The Supreme Court agreed Friday to consider reinstating some preventive health insurance coverage requirements under the Affordable Care Act that were struck down by lower courts. The federal government appeals to the high court after the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals sided with employers who argued they could not mandate full coverage for things like […]
Meta Ditches Diversity Programs After Trump Win, Supreme Court Cases
Meta is ending key diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives due to changes in the “legal and policy landscape,” according to a memo obtained by Axios on Friday. Since President-elect Donald Trump's victory in November, tech industry heavyweights, including Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, appear to be aligning themselves with the soon-to-be president. In the latest […]
Alan Dershowitz Unloads On Judge For ‘Sneaky’ Move That Tricked Supreme Court Into Letting Him Sentence Trump
Attorney Alan Dershowitz criticized Judge Juan Marchand on Friday for telegraphing President-elect Donald Trump what his decision would be. He said he influenced Trump not to block his ruling. The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected President Trump's effort to halt the sentencing. Marchand had indicated that Trump would be sentenced to unconditional release without jail […]
Supreme Court to hear Obamacare no-cost preventive care dispute
The Supreme Court will hear a case that will determine the fate of free preventive services under the Affordable Care Act. In a brief order issued Friday, the justices said they would consider whether members of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force were appointed under the Constitution. The Affordable Care Act requires insurance companies and […]