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The Supreme Court upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Trump’s executive order declaring that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens. The justices relied on a long-settled understanding of the 14th Amendment, adopted after the Civil War, ruling that anyone born in […]
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s tariff program, ruling that Congress had not authorized it and that the president exceeded his authority in imposing the tariffs on his own. The decision represents one of the two most consequential rulings of the term, alongside the court’s gutting of the Voting Rights Act. The tariff […]
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that Louisiana lawmakers violated the Constitution by taking race into account when drawing a new majority-Black congressional district, further narrowing the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Justice Samuel Alito, writing for the conservative majority, said the law’s aims had been satisfied, citing increased Black voter registration and turnout since […]
The Trump administration is refunding up to $160bn in tariffs ruled illegal by the US Supreme Court, with payments going to importers who apply online. Consumers who paid higher prices are unlikely to get compensation. Trump tariff refunds begin but consumers likely to miss out
Three roofers in Rochester, NY, who sustained serious injuries on the job, now face potential deportation after filing a lawsuit. Attorney Albert Parisi revealed that the men, newly arrived immigrants, were injured while subcontracted by a local roofing company. After seeking legal recourse, immigration authorities began investigating, raising concerns about retaliation. The case follows a […]
In a pivotal 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court has allowed the Biden administration to cut $783 million in DEI-related research grants, overturning a previous block. The ruling affects numerous existing NIH grants and has sparked backlash from public health groups and Democratic attorneys general. While future DEI cuts are temporarily restricted, the decision signals a […]
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson fulfilled a lifelong dream on December 14, 2024, by making her Broadway debut in the hit musical & Juliet. The 54-year-old Justice performed in a one-night-only show of the modern reimagining of Romeo and Juliet, stepping away from her Supreme Court duties for the unique opportunity. In an interview […]
A federal judge ruled Friday that the U.S. Naval Academy can continue considering race in its admissions process, emphasizing the importance of diversity for military cohesion and national security. Judge Richard Bennett, citing the need for an officer corps that reflects the diversity of the nation it serves, upheld an exemption to the Supreme Court’s […]
T.I. and Tameka “Tiny” Harris won a $71 million lawsuit against MGA Entertainment, successfully proving that the toy company infringed on the intellectual property rights of their music group, the OMG Girlz, with its L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G. dolls. After a three-week trial, a federal jury in Santa Ana, California, awarded the couple $17.8 million in […]
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has introduced the No Kings Act to counter the Supreme Court’s recent decision granting presidents broad immunity from criminal prosecution for actions within their official duties. This legislation aims to clarify that presidents are not above criminal law and asserts that Congress, not the Supreme Court, determines the application of […]
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