Supreme Court Considers Church-State Separation Case
The Supreme Court heard oral argument yesterday in a case dealing with whether Missouri can deny a religious school from participating in a program to make school playgrounds safer.
Supreme Court Punts Transgender Bathroom Case Back To Fourth Circuit
The Supreme Court has decided to return the case involving a transgender student’s right to use the bathroom corresponding to their gender identity to the Fourth Circuit rather than deciding it during this term.
Supreme Court Considers Whether There Is A Right To Access Twitter And Facebook
The Supreme Court will now consider a case regarding whether or not a state can bar a former felon from accessing social media sites.
Trump Administration Rescinds Obama Era Guidelines On Transgender Students
Not surprisingly, the Trump Administration has revoked guidelines to public schools that required accommodation of transgender students.
Supreme Court Appears Skeptical Of Law Barring ‘Offensive’ Trademarks
A majority of the Supreme Court appears to be skeptical of a Federal law barring trademark protection for “offensive” names and slogans.
The GOP’s Supreme Court Gamble Pays Off
Just under a year ago, Senate Republicans took a big risk regarding the Supreme Court. Now, it’s paid off big time.
Supreme Court To Decide Case Involving Transgender Student’s Use Of Bathroom
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case involving Federal law and the rights of transgender students.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Texas Abortion Law
The Supreme Court has handed down a major abortion rights ruling that reaffirms the central reasoning of Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, and makes it less likely that Roe will ever be overturned.
SCOTUS Rules DUI Blood Tests Require Search Warrant, But Breath Tests Do Not
The Supreme Court balances the Fourth Amendment against public safety concerns and, for the most part, gets it right.
Once Again, The Supreme Court Stabs At The Heart Of The Fourth Amendment
The Supreme Court has once again issued a ruling that further chips away at the protections of the Fourth Amendment.
President Obama Selects Judge Merrick Garland To Fill Supreme Court Vacancy
President Obama has selected his nominee to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court, now the question is whether the Senate will act.
Nevada’s Republican Governor Reportedly Being Vetted For Supreme Court
Is President Obama planning a Checkmate move in the SCOTUS nomination fight?
The Political Battle Over Justice Scalia’s Supreme Court Seat Has Begun
It didn’t take long for the political battle over the seat held by the late Justice Antonin Scalia to become another part of the 2016 political battle.
How Justice Scalia’s Death Is Likely To Impact The Court’s Current Term
In the short term, Justice Scalia’s death will have a significant impact on cases the Supreme Court has already heard, and cases it is scheduled to hear in the next two months.
Supreme Court Accepts Appeal Of Ruling Halting Obama’s Deportation Relief Programs
The Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal in what is guaranteed to be a high profile case heading into the 2016 elections.
SCOTUS Makes It More Likely Immigration Appeal Can Be Heard And Decided By June
After requesting a 30 day extension to reply to the Federal Government’s request for appeal in the case challenging President Obama’s immigration executive action, the states get only eight days.
SCOTUS Accepts Virginia Redistricting Case That Tests Use Of Race And Politics In Drawing Lines
The Supreme Court has accepted for appeal a Virginia case that deal with the issue of using race and politics as a basis for drawing district lines.
Supreme Court Accepts Texas Abortion Law Case For Review
The Supreme Court has accepted a case involving a new Texas abortion law for review, the first abortion rights case it will hear in eight years.
Supreme Court Considers Case Where Civil Asset Forfeiture And The Sixth Amendment Collide
The Supreme Court is now considering a case that deals with the problem of overly broad civil asset forfeiture laws and a Defendant’s right to counsel under the Sixth Amendment.
Supreme Court Approves States Outsourcing Redistricting to Commissions
SCOTUS has upheld the use of election commissions to draw Congressional district lines.
Supreme Court Upholds Obamacare Subsidies In 6-3 Vote
The era of legal challenges to the Affordable Care Act is over.
Supreme Court Bars Cops From Accessing Hotel Registries Without A Warrant
The Supreme Court ruled that police are not entitled to access to a hotel registry without a warrant.
Previewing A Busy June For The Supreme Court
Starting tomorrow, we can expect to see the Supreme Court hand down decisions in some of its most high profile cases. Here’s a preview.