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Supreme Court Reviews Air Force Operations in Guam Over Environmental Laws
The Supreme Court heard arguments on the Air Force's munitions disposal in Guam, potentially reshaping federal military authority and environmental regulation.
Supreme Court’s 2026 Term Opens with Cases on Climate, Guns, and Immigration
The Supreme Court began its 2026 term with major cases on climate tort claims, gun rights, immigration enforcement, and religious land use.
Supreme Court Passes on Cases About Political Apparel, Gun Rights, COVID Mandates
SCOTUS declines to hear high-profile cases on 'Let's Go Brandon' sweatshirts, defamation verdicts, and Defense Dept. COVID mandates, leaving lower court rulings intact.
Supreme Court to Hear Climate Liability Case Against Energy Giants
The Supreme Court will hear Boulder County's suit against ExxonMobil and Suncor over climate change harms, a pivotal case for corporate liability in climate litigation.
Supreme Court Allows Tennessee to Execute Its Only Female Death-Row Inmate
On Sept 30, 2026, the Supreme Court lifted a stay enabling Tennessee to execute Christa Pike, the state's sole female death-row inmate, raising key death penalty questions.
Supreme Court to Hear Key Case on Trump-Era Deportation Policy
Supreme Court adds Trump-era third-country deportation policy case to December calendar, challenging executive power and due process rights.
Supreme Court Will Review Federal Court Role in Veterans’ Benefits Cases
The Supreme Court agreed to decide the scope of federal district courts' jurisdiction over veterans’ benefits disputes, impacting veterans' legal rights.
Supreme Court Widens Use of Shadow Docket, Overturns Chevron Doctrine
The Supreme Court expands shadow docket rulings, overturns Chevron, reshaping administrative law and appellate practice with key 2024 decisions.
Justice Alito Recuses from Climate Case as Trump Seeks Court Review of Transgender Policy
Justice Alito recused from major climate lawsuit over oil stocks; Trump asks Supreme Court to uphold transgender inmate care restrictions.
Trump admin renews emergency Supreme Court bid on deporting migrants abroad
The Trump administration seeks Supreme Court approval to resume expedited deportations to third countries amid legal challenges over due process.
Supreme Court Will Revisit Trump-Era Birthright Citizenship Case
On Sept. 22, 2026, Supreme Court agreed to review Trump-era birthright citizenship enforcement case, impacting immigration law and administrative powers.
Supreme Court blocks Trump-era mail-in voting restrictions for 2026 midterms
The Supreme Court declined to impose new mail-in voting restrictions ahead of the 2026 midterms, preserving existing state procedures and signaling judicial restraint.
Eighth Circuit Revives Missouri GOP Map, Pauses for Supreme Court Review
The Eighth Circuit reinstated Missouri's GOP gerrymandered congressional map with a stay, setting up Supreme Court review amid election confusion.
New Data Shows Americans Divided on Supreme Court Power and Reforms
Surveys reveal 56% of Americans say Supreme Court has right power; 73% support justice term limits. Justice Sotomayor highlights civic education gaps.
Supreme Court Ends Chevron Deference in Loper-Bright, Shaking Tribal Law
The SCOTUS Loper-Bright ruling ends Chevron deference for Indian affairs, altering tribal sovereignty and federal agency authority in critical ways.
Sept. 14, 2026: Supreme Court Blocks Trump-Era USPS Mail Voting Rule
On Sept. 14, 2026, the Supreme Court blocked Trump administration USPS mail-in voting rules, preserving current ballot procedures ahead of midterms.
Supreme Court Dismisses Biden v. Garza Immigration Case Before Argument
The Supreme Court dismissed the Biden v. Garza immigration case scheduled for October 2026, impacting legal strategies and litigation timelines.
Trump Administration Seeks Supreme Court Ruling on Acting U.S. Attorneys
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to clarify legality of acting U.S. attorney appointments, affecting federal prosecution authority.
Supreme Court to Decide Missouri's Contested Redistricting Maps
Missouri's redistricting conflict with contradictory court rulings heads to the Supreme Court, impacting the 2026 midterms and election law precedents.
Federal Court Blocks USPS Mail-in Ballot Rule Ahead of 2026 Midterms
A Massachusetts federal court halted USPS's new mail-in ballot rule for the 2026 midterms, citing likely unlawful regulation and voter disenfranchisement risks.