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The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) has launched a new effort to enlist corporate America in the escalating legal and political fight over congressional redistricting, sending letters to more than 250 companies urging them to oppose map-drawing initiatives that lawmakers say threaten Black political representation. The campaign comes amid renewed scrutiny of voting rights protections following…
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Former Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip has been granted bond and ordered released from prison while awaiting a retrial, marking a dramatic turn in a case that has drawn national attention for nearly three decades over allegations of prosecutorial misconduct and wrongful conviction. Oklahoma District Judge Natalie Mai ruled Thursday, May 14, 2026, that…
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The United States has had only 17 Chief Justices in its more than 235-year history. From the court’s humble beginnings to its modern role as a powerful institution at the center of American life, each Chief Justice has left a distinct mark on the Supreme Court and the nation. Here is a concise overview of…
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Donald Trump publicly criticized two conservative Supreme Court justices he appointed, accusing them of harming the country after they joined a majority ruling limiting his administration’s tariff powers. In a lengthy post on Truth Social Sunday night, Trump singled out Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett over a recent Supreme Court decision striking down his…
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The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to immediately finalize its ruling in Louisiana v. Callais is sending shockwaves through the legal and political landscape, with voting rights advocates warning the move could dramatically accelerate partisan redistricting efforts and weaken protections historically used to preserve Black political representation. In a rare procedural step, the Court bypassed its…
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A controversial U.S. Supreme Court decision narrowing key protections under the Voting Rights Act is already setting the stage for a new wave of legal battles, legislative efforts, and political organizing, as civil rights advocates shift focus to what comes next. The ruling, described by critics as a significant rollback of federal voting protections, has…
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A rare courtroom appearance by President Donald Trump during oral arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court has drawn sharp legal commentary, with civil rights attorney Sherrilyn Ifill pointing the limits of political influence inside the nation’s highest court. “There are just places in which he is very small,” Ifill said, reflecting on Trump’s presence during…
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In a move that could reshape the foundations of American citizenship and ignite fierce political debates, the U.S. Supreme Court on December 5, 2025, agreed to hear challenges to President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment. While no oral arguments were scheduled that Friday, December 5, 2025, adhering to the…
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The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday, December 4, 2025, granted Texas Republicans a temporary victory in a high-stakes redistricting battle, allowing the state to conduct next year’s congressional elections under a map drawn to favor the GOP, despite a lower court ruling that the plan likely discriminates against minority voters. The ruling came in response…
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Costco Wholesale has taken the Trump administration to court, filing a high-stakes lawsuit that challenges the legality of billions of dollars in tariffs imposed under Donald Trump’s presidency. The retail giant is asking the U.S. Court of International Trade for a full refund of the duties it paid under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act…
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