Supreme Court

  • Under Trump, Government Legal Stance Poised to Shift at Supreme Court

    Republican Donald Trump’s return to the presidency is set to drive a significant shift in the U.S. government’s legal positions on major cases currently before the Supreme Court, including a high-profile dispute over Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors. Upon Trump’s inauguration on January 20, his administration is expected to alter its…

  • Supreme Court Weighs Higher Bar for Exempting Workers from Federal Wage Law

    The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on Tuesday regarding how difficult it should be for employers to prove their workers qualify for exemptions from overtime pay and other protections under U.S. wage laws. The justices spent about an hour considering an appeal by grocery distributor EMD Sales, challenging a ruling from the 4th U.S. Circuit…

  • Trump Could Bolster Supreme Court’s Conservative Majority

    President-elect Donald Trump, who reshaped the U.S. Supreme Court during his first term, may have the opportunity to solidify its 6-3 conservative majority by replacing some or all of its three most senior conservative justices. He could even expand the conservative dominance to 7-2 if a liberal justice steps down during his presidency. Justices Clarence…

  • Battles Over Abortion Access Fuel State Supreme Court Races

    Elections for state supreme court seats have gained significant attention as key battlegrounds for abortion rights, particularly following the Supreme Court’s 2022 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. This ruling shifted the focus to state legislatures, allowing many conservative states to impose bans and restrictions on abortion. In response, voters in several states have approved…

  • Munn v. Illinois (1877): A Landmark Case in State Regulation of Private Enterprises

    In a pivotal moment for economic regulation in the United States, the Supreme Court’s decision in Munn v. Illinois (1877) affirmed the authority of states to regulate private industries that serve the public interest. This case stemmed from Illinois legislation enacted in 1871, which established maximum rates that private companies could charge for storing and…

  • SCOTUS Rebuffs Republicans on Pennsylvania Provisional Ballots

    The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a Republican effort on Friday to block the counting of provisional ballots from voters in Pennsylvania who made mistakes on their mail-in ballots. This decision could impact thousands of votes in the upcoming presidential election. The justices denied an emergency request from the Republican National Committee and the Republican Party…

  • Supreme Court Girds For Rush of Election-Related Litigation

    Following the 2020 election, Donald Trump and his allies launched a barrage of legal cases to challenge the outcome. After facing losses in lower courts, some of these cases reached the U.S. Supreme Court, where Trump hoped the conservative justices would side with him. They did not; the court opted not to hear his appeals,…

  • Republicans ask Supreme Court to Block Pennsylvania Ballots Decision

    On Monday, Republicans petitioned the Supreme Court to block a Pennsylvania judicial decision that mandates counting provisional ballots cast by voters who made errors on their mail-in ballots. This ruling could influence thousands of votes in the upcoming November 5 presidential election. The Republican National Committee and the Republican Party of Pennsylvania requested the justices…

  • The ‘Miranda Rights’: Understanding The Case That Changed Police Interrogations

    In Miranda v. Arizona (1966), the U.S. Supreme Court established the now-famous “Miranda rights,” fundamentally changing how law enforcement approaches custodial interrogations. The landmark case centered on Ernesto Miranda, an Arizona resident accused of kidnapping and assault. During police questioning, Miranda confessed without being informed of his constitutional rights against self-incrimination, leading to the Supreme…

  • Landmark Supreme Court Cases Shaping American Law and Student Rights

    The U.S. Supreme Court has made landmark rulings that continue to define fundamental American rights and legal principles, especially in educational settings. By setting legal precedents, these cases have clarified students’ rights, defined the limits of government and school authority, and protected individual freedoms under the Constitution. Defining Free Speech in Schools In Bethel School…