Standing

  • Appeals Court Blocks Trump’s Ballroom, Affirms Congressional Authority Over Presidential Property

    In a landmark separation-of-powers ruling, a divided federal appeals court has ordered the Trump administration to halt construction of a $400 million ballroom at the White House, holding that the President lacks unilateral authority to fundamentally alter the historic residence without congressional approval. The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit,…

  • Supreme Court Oral Arguments Hint Outcome on Mifepristone Case

    In a pivotal legal battle with profound implications, the U.S. Supreme Court heard nearly two hours of oral arguments on Tuesday regarding a case seeking to ban the FDA-approved abortion drug, mifepristone. The majority of justices expressed skepticism toward the arguments presented by the plaintiffs, the Alliance For Hippocratic Medicine, suggesting potential implications for Black…

  • This is What’s At Stake In Tuesday’s Arguments At The Supreme Court About Abortion Medication

    It’s a big day as the Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on access to abortion medication Tuesday, March 26! It’s a case that could have significant implications for abortion access in the United States. At the center of the case is the medication mifepristone, which is a key component of medication abortions and…

  • 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…