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Senators Push Bill for 18-Year Supreme Court Term Limits
Senators propose the BATL Act for 18-year term limits amid record-low Supreme Court approval and calls for reforms.
Trump's Lawyers Ask Supreme Court to Overturn $83M Defamation Judgment
Trump's legal team petitions Supreme Court to overturn $83.3M defamation award to E. Jean Carroll over 2019 statements. Impact on presidential immunity debate.
New 2026 Research Clarifies How Oral Arguments Predict Supreme Court Votes
2026 Supreme Court research reveals oral arguments’ impact on rulings, helping litigators refine strategies with clearer predictive insights.
Justice Gorsuch’s Historical Approach Reshapes Supreme Court Rulings
Justice Neil Gorsuch’s historical and textualist approach influences key Supreme Court decisions, signaling shifts in constitutional interpretation for legal pros.
Supreme Court to Review Gov't Seizure of Pilot's Plane Over Six-Pack
SCOTUS agrees to hear case challenging Alaska's forfeiture of a $95K plane for carrying beer to a dry village, testing limits of Excessive Fines Clause.
New Polls Show Supreme Court Facing Record Low Public Trust
Recent data reveals declining public trust in the Supreme Court amid rising threats and ideological splits in rulings.
Trump Pays $5.625M to E. Jean Carroll After Legal Appeals End
Donald Trump has paid E. Jean Carroll $5.625 million following appellate defeats and Supreme Court refusal to hear appeal, ending years of legal delays.
Supreme Court Opinion Assignments Shape Key Legal Outcomes
The Supreme Court’s opinion assignment process strategically influences rulings, benefiting litigators and scholars predicting decisions.
New Alito Biography Details His Conservative Supreme Court Impact
Peter Canellos' 2026 biography of Justice Samuel Alito reveals his judicial philosophy and role in key Supreme Court rulings affecting U.S. law.
SCOTUS Narrows Gun Law Restrictions, Opens New Assault Rifle Review
Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii handgun carry ban and plans to hear assault rifle case, reshaping gun law limits for legal professionals and policymakers.
SCOTUS Rarely Grants Rehearings, Birthright Citizenship Case Highlights
SCOTUS upholds birthright citizenship 6-3; rare rehearing requests shed light on court strategy and constitutional debates.
Justices Kagan and Barrett to Testify on Supreme Court Budget Before Congress
Supreme Court Justices Kagan and Barrett will testify on July 14, 2026, about the Court's budget request amid ongoing Trump litigation appeals.
Supreme Court Curbs Political Spending Limits and Expands Executive Removal Power
The Supreme Court struck down limits on coordinated political spending and allowed the president to remove federal agency heads without cause, reshaping executive power.
SCOTUS 2025-26 Term: 30 Cases Decided, Key Issues Ruled
The Supreme Court's 2025-26 term ended with 30 decisions on birthright citizenship, tariffs, and presidential power.
Supreme Court Rules Against Trump, Upholds Birthright Citizenship
The Supreme Court struck down Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship, reaffirming the 14th Amendment's guarantee for all born in the U.S.
Supreme Court Rules 6-3 to Uphold State Bans on Transgender Girls in Sports
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that states can bar transgender girls from girls' school sports teams, impacting Title IX and state law enforcement.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Limits on Party-Candidate Coordinated Spending
The Supreme Court invalidated federal limits on political party spending coordinated with candidates, reshaping campaign finance rules after 50 years.
SCOTUS Justices Report 2025 Travel, Gifts, Royalties in Disclosures
Supreme Court justices disclosed 2025 travel gifts and over $2 million in royalties and teaching income, revealing ongoing ethics scrutiny.
Supreme Court Upholds Laws Counting Late-Arriving Mail-In Ballots
The Supreme Court rules 5-4 that states can count mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day if received within a grace period, affecting 14 states ahead of 2026 midterms.
Supreme Court: Geofence Warrants Are Constitutional Searches Under Fourth Amendment
The Supreme Court ruled that geofence warrants qualify as searches under the Fourth Amendment, impacting digital privacy and law enforcement practices.