Biden Administration

  • U.S Supreme Court Halts Enforcement Of Texas Immigration Law Amid Legal Battle

    The Supreme Court has once again intervened in the ongoing legal battle surrounding a controversial Texas immigration law, blocking its enforcement while the debate over immigration authority unfolds. In a one-page order signed by Justice Samuel Alito on Monday, the court indefinitely halted the implementation of the Texas law, known as Senate Bill 4, which…

  • U.S. Supreme Court to Deliberate Government’s Role in Combatting Social Media Disinformation

    The Supreme Court is poised to engage in a pivotal debate over the extent of the White House’s authority in tackling misinformation on social media platforms, with implications that stretch beyond the realms of online discourse to matters of public health and democracy. For professionals like Dr. Eileen Barrett, Chair of the Board of Regents…

  • Judge Upholds Program Allowing 30,000 Migrants from 4 Countries into the U.S. Each Month

    A federal judge has upheld the Biden administration’s program that permits a limited number of migrants from four countries to enter the United States for humanitarian reasons, dismissing a challenge from Republican-led states. The ruling by U.S. District Judge Drew B. Tipton on Friday, March 8, 2024, allows the program to continue operating, despite opposition…

  • Redefining Legal Boundaries: The Growing Role of State Standing in U.S. Supreme Court Cases

    In their legal case comment titled “Proper Parties, Proper Relief,” William Baude and Samuel L. Bray delve into the critical role of standing doctrine in contemporary U.S. law, particularly highlighted by recent cases at the United States Supreme Court. They examine various sources contributing to the centrality of standing, including procedural fusion, shifts in public…