Supreme Court

  • Legal Experts Call for DOJ Criminal Probe into Justice Clarence Thomas

    In light of recent revelations about Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas receiving yet another undisclosed luxury vacation from GOP megadonor Harlan Crow, legal experts are urging the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to initiate a criminal investigation. Some are also calling for Thomas’ resignation. The latest report, according to the Associated Press, details a 2010…

  • Supreme Court’s Justice Gorsuch Issues Warning Over Biden’s Proposed Reforms

    Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch expressed concern over President Joe Biden’s recent proposals to overhaul the U.S. Supreme Court. In a Fox News interview, Gorsuch spoke strongly about the importance of judicial independence, cautioning against reforms that could undermine the judiciary’s role as a check on executive power. President Biden’s proposed reforms include instituting term…

  • Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer Introduces ‘No Kings Act’ to Remove Presidential Immunity from Criminal Prosecution

    Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has introduced the “No Kings Act,” a landmark piece of legislation aimed at removing immunity from federal criminal prosecution for U.S. presidents and vice presidents. Introduced on Thursday, the No Kings Act asserts that U.S. presidents and vice presidents are not above the law and cannot claim immunity from federal…

  • R. Kelly Petitions Supreme Court to Overturn Federal Sex Convictions

    On July 30, 2024, R. Kelly, the convicted recording artist, submitted a petition to the Supreme Court seeking to overturn his federal convictions for sex crimes. Kelly’s attorney, Jennifer Bonjean, contends that the convictions from his Chicago trial—specifically for possession of child pornography and enticing minors to engage in sexual activity—should be vacated due to…

  • Democrats Push Senate Bill To Reverse SCOTUS Ruling Curbing Agency Power

    Democratic U.S. senators on Tuesday introduced a bill to reverse a U.S. Supreme Court ruling from last month that limits federal agencies’ ability to issue regulations on issues such as the environment, consumer protection, and workers’ rights. Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts announced that she and 10 fellow Democrats are sponsoring a bill to codify…

  • Study Recommends US Judiciary Improve Workplace Misconduct Systems

    The federal judiciary should award monetary damages to employees who suffer workplace misconduct at the hands of judges and increase transparency regarding how courts handle worker complaints internally, according to a congressionally directed study released Wednesday. The study’s 34 recommendations appeared in a 200-page report by the judiciary’s research arm and a congressionally chartered academic…

  • Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Journey To Being The First Black Woman Of The Supreme Court

    Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s appointment to the Supreme Court represents a historic milestone in American legal history, marking the first time a Black woman has ascended to the nation’s highest court. This article chronicles Judge Jackson’s remarkable path, highlighting her significant achievements and the profound impact of her appointment. Early Life and Education: Foundations of…

  • Ocasio-Cortez Seeks House Impeachment Of Supreme Court’s Thomas, Alito

    Liberal Democratic U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez introduced articles of impeachment against conservative U.S. Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito, her office announced on Wednesday. The effort has no chance of advancing in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives, as the House must vote to impeach and the Senate must then vote to convict to…

  • Archegos Founder Bill Hwang Convicted At Fraud Trial Over Fund’s Collapse

    A jury in Manhattan federal court convicted Archegos Capital Management founder Sung Kook “Bill” Hwang of fraud and other charges on Wednesday. Prosecutors accused him of market manipulation ahead of the 2021 collapse of his $36 billion private investment firm. The jury, which began deliberations on Tuesday, found Hwang guilty on 10 of 11 criminal…

  • Purdue Pharma Secures Litigation Ceasefire After Supreme Court Ruling

    Purdue Pharma received U.S. court approval on Tuesday for a 60-day freeze on lawsuits against its owners, members of the wealthy Sackler family. This marks the company’s first court appearance since a landmark Supreme Court ruling disrupted its bankruptcy settlement. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Sean Lane granted the injunction during a hearing in White Plains, New…