Trump Brags That He “Took the Freedom of Speech Away” From Protesters
Trump bragged about his administration seeking to ban flag burning, which is protected speech.| Articles – Truthout
Trump bragged about his administration seeking to ban flag burning, which is protected speech.| Articles – Truthout
Supreme Court transfers cases challenging online gaming ban to settle constitutional questions, avoiding conflicting judgments in High Courts.| The Hindu
Conversion therapy is a discredited anti-LGBTQ practice that many health experts say is akin to torture.| Articles – Truthout
The U.S. Supreme Court began its fall term Oct. 6, with cases on its docket that include legal battles over some of President Donald Trump's policies and use of executive authority.| Franciscan Media
In a major setback for transgender rights, high court justices upheld a law banning gender-affirming care for minors, continuing a pattern of supporting Trump administration policies.| San Francisco Chronicle
California violates the freedom of speech of antiabortion clinics called “crisis...| San Francisco Chronicle
Just in time for Halloween, the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to rule on Hawaii’s so-called “Vampire Rule” on gun…| JONATHAN TURLEY
The Supreme Court has again rebuffed lower courts seeking to block executive actions, from immigration to the downsizing of government.…| JONATHAN TURLEY
Constitutional limits just keep stymieing progress.| Law & Liberty
Popular liberal critics of originalism argue on the basis of bad history and biased narratives.| Law & Liberty
The outcome of “Chiles v. Salazar” could have major implications for conversion therapy bans across the country.| Articles – Truthout
To display this content from YouTube, you must enable advertisement tracking and audience measurement.| France 24
The latest elite orthodoxy threatens children’s minds, bodies, and family relationships. It is time for the high court to clarify that parents—not the government, unions, or advocacy groups—are the primary decisionmakers for children’s education, upbringing, and care.| Public Discourse
Plus, Contributing Writer Jake Fogleman and I discuss a recent ruling out of the Second Circuit Court of Appeals that upheld New York's "sensitive places."| The Reload
Plus, we have law professor Rory Little on the podcast to discuss his warning that a SCOTUS immigration ruling could have far-reaching implications for gun owners.| The Reload
The conservative justice’s remarks come as the court prepares to review and decide whether to revisit several major, long-standing decisions including same sex marriage and race based voting rights.| NewsOne
President Trump notched a startling legal win Friday evening, as the Supreme Court gave an early stamp of approval to...| TPM – Talking Points Memo
About two decades ago, Justice Antonin Scalia went on a duck hunting trip with then-Vice President Dick Cheney. This trip became an issue because the Supreme Court was considering a case challenging some of Cheney’s official actions within the Bush administration, and a party to that case asked Scalia to recuse because of his personal […]| Vox
Trump’s prosecution of Rep. LaMonica McIver may be the most anti-democratic thing he’s done since January 6.| Vox
The Charlotte Lozier Institute (CLI) recently joined Advancing American Freedom (AAF) and numerous other pro-life organizations in submitting an amicus brief to the Supreme Court in the case First Choice Women’s Resource Centers, Inc. v. Platkin. In the brief, CLI, AAF, and other amicus curiae argue in support of the First Amendment rights of New […]| Lozier Institute
Gay marriage is an unlikely and unpopular issue for Republicans to go after directly. The post Could the Supreme Court Really Overturn Gay Marriage? appeared first on Autostraddle.| Autostraddle
The US Supreme Court granted certiorari in VOS Selections, Inc. v. Trump on September 9, agreeing to review a recent decision of the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit that held that the invocation of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs on dozens of trading partners is illegal. For further| Import and Trade Remedies Blog
The Trump administration has requested that the Supreme Court temporarily pause a ruling from a federal judge in Massachusetts that would require the State Department to give transgender and non-binary people passports with their chosen sex written, rather than forcing them to use the one on their birth certificate. U.S.…| TrumpFile.org
On Friday morning, the Supreme Court issued its long-awaited decision.| Chron
By Arthur Guerra Filho. Corruption scandals in political finance have shaken both the U.S. and Brazil, the two largest constitutional democracies in the Americas, forcing their Supreme Courts to deal with political finance issues. They share structural parallels—presidentialism, federalism, and multiethnic societies rooted in profound inequality—yet have charted different courses in regulating political finance. By deciding what kinds of financial influence are permissible, the respective...| TRAFO – Blog for Transregional Research
Our Fight for Justice and Equal Protection Continues Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court granted the ...| Public Counsel
The Trump administration on Friday asked the Supreme Court for an emergency order allowing it to strip legal protections from more than 300,000 Venezuelan migrants.| PBS News
The president’s EO is not only much needed, but is also very likely to be upheld by the Supreme Court when the inevitable challenges arise.| The American Mind
To display this content from YouTube, you must enable advertisement tracking and audience measurement.| France 24
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On Monday, September 8th, the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Noem v. Vasquez Perdomo overturned a federal district court ruling that barred immigration officials in Los Angeles from conducting roving patrols that targeted Latino communities without “reasonable suspicion.” The concurring opinion from Justice Kavanaugh states that “apparent ethnicity” can be a “relevant factor” for ICE […] The post SCOTUS Greenlights Racial Profiling in Immigration Enforcement appeared first o...| Feminist Majority Foundation
Kate and Josh discuss the great shutdown debate and the Roberts Court’s...| TPM – Talking Points Memo
This is a free Notes on the Crises article. A reminder to readers that the various activities run out of the still-new Notes on the Crises office cost money, while an enormous amount of time and effort goes into my writing and my constant dedication to refresh and deepen my| Notes on the Crises
The legal judgment came in lawsuits filed by some of the shooting victims’ relatives.| Boston Herald
-Ayush Gupta Introduction The long and contentious aspect of solitary confinement has always been a topic of debate in criminal law jurisprudence, which raises serious human rights and legal concerns. Keeping inmates in confinement for prolonged hours without meaningful human contact has been criticized globally for its harmful physiological and psychological effects. This practice is … Continue reading How Judicial Permissiveness Sustains Solitary Confinement in Indian Prisons| The Criminal Law Blog
– Raunaq Bali The fight against corruption hinges on the cornerstone: the definition of a ‘public servant’. Within the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (hereinafter referred to as “the PC Act”), this seemingly straightforward term holds immense weight, determining who falls under its watchful gaze and who remains beyond its reach. However, this line in … Continue reading Shifting Sands: The Evolving Interpretations of Anticorruption Laws for Insolvency Resolution Professionals| The Criminal Law Blog
-Shruti Mishra Introduction Premature release entails a prisoner’s release before the completion of his judicially ordained sentence. States may grant premature release to convicts owing to several factors, as laid down in the case of Bir Singh v. State of Himachal Pradesh, which includes good conduct by the prisoner, no commission of jail offence, prisoner’s … Continue reading Unconstitutionality of Premature Release: Examining the Abuse of Remission Policies| The Criminal Law Blog
~ By KV Kailash Ramanathan & Vasishta Ganapathi K Introduction Incurring the ire of stakeholders prejudiced by their actions is an inexorable professional hazard in the life of public servants. Whether these acts are rectitudinous or condemnable, someone is aggrieved in the oft zero-sum game of governance. Mercy, while being a quality worthy of Shakespearian … Continue reading Denial of Sanction under Prevention of Corruption Act: A case for Expansive Interpretation| The Criminal Law Blog
~By Jugaad Singh Part I of the Blog dealt with the historical context and the legal background pertaining to prison food in India. Part II of the blog will be tackling the introduction of the Modern Prison Manual of 2016 as well as providing a global perspective of the problem along with possible solutions. THE … Continue reading NUTRITION BEHIND BARS: ELIMINATING FOOD AS A MEANS OF PUNISHMENT [Part II]| The Criminal Law Blog
~By Jugaad Singh “No one can understand the reality of the prison experience until they’ve actually walked in the shoes of those who are incarcerated.” – Bryan StevensonExecutive Director, Equal Justice Initiative INTRODUCTION Considerations about the quality, quantity and nutritional value of prison food are not something a person who has never been incarcerated loses sleep … Continue reading NUTRITION BEHIND BARS: ELIMINATING FOOD AS A MEANS OF PUNISHMENT [Part I]| The Criminal Law Blog
~By Tanya Verma Necrophilia, characterized by the pursuit of sexual satisfaction through engaging in sexual acts with corpses, has undergone a significant transformation in societal perception. The recent acquittal by the Karnataka High Court (HC) of a man accused of sexually assaulting the lifeless body of a 21-year-old woman following her murder highlights the concern regarding the … Continue reading Right of the Dead: Analysing the Legal Framework for Necrophilia in India| The Criminal Law Blog
– Rushil Batra On 13.02.2023, a single judge bench of the Allahabad HC gave a rather interesting judgment in the case of Suneeta Pandey v State of UP wherein it held that women can be prosecuted for the offence of gang rape under Section 376D of the IPC. This conclusion is interesting since generally rape as an offence is seen … Continue reading The Conundrum of Women being Prosecuted for Gangrape| The Criminal Law Blog
-Saranya Ravindran Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure [CrPC] empowers the Sessions Court and the High Court to grant anticipatory bail, i.e., the direction to release a person on bail in the event of an arrest on a non-bailable offense. Section 18 of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 (the Atrocities … Continue reading Restricting Anticipatory Bail under the Atrocities Act| The Criminal Law Blog
~By Mansi Pandey Introduction Section 102 of the Criminal Procedure Code (hereinafter referred to as ‘Cr.P.C.’ or the ‘code’), deals with the power of the police officers to seize “any property” that is either stolen or creates a suspicion of commission of the offense. Further, the police shall report the seizure to the Magistrate forthwith. It … Continue reading Evaluating the Judicial Interpretation of Section 102(3) of Cr.P.C| The Criminal Law Blog
~By Devvrat Singh and Nishita Gupta Introduction The Prevention of Money Laundering Act (hereinafter referred to as PMLA) was enacted in 2002 and since then it has undergone several amendments. The stated object of PMLA was to combat money-laundering activities and confiscate the properties involved in or connected to the act of money laundering. Several … Continue reading Bail under PMLA: Comprehending the SC’s Imprimatur in Vijay Madanlal Choudhary vs UOI| The Criminal Law Blog
~By Abhinav Sekhri On 12.08.2022, the Supreme Court in XYZ v. State of Madhya Pradesh & Ors. [Crl. Appeal No. 1184 of 2022] set aside an order of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, and directed that a First Information Report [“FIR”] ought to be registered under Section 154 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 [“Cr.P.C.’] by the local police on the … Continue reading Time for a Seven-Judge Bench Reference to resolve the FIR conundrum?| The Criminal Law Blog
~By Abhinav Sekhri The previous post in this two-part series considered how the Supreme Court’s judgment in Vijay Madanlal Choudhary & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors. [SLP Crl. No. 4364 of 2014; Judgment dated 27.07.2022 (“Vijay Madanlal Choudhary“) dealt with the offence of money laundering under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2002 [“PMLA”]. This post turns its lens to how the judgment … Continue reading Old Wine in New Bottles? – The Judgement in Vijay Madanlal...| The Criminal Law Blog
~By Abhinav Sekhri After marathon hearings, the Supreme Court finally pronounced its judgment on 27.07.2022 in a batch of over 200 petitions where the legality of various provisions under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 [“PMLA”] had been challenged. This judgment — bearing the title Vijay Madanlal Choudhary & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors. [SLP Crl No. 4364 … Continue reading Of Old Wine in New Bottles – The Judgement in Vijay Madanlal Choudhary (Part One)| The Criminal Law Blog
~By Abhinav Sekhri On July 11, 2022, the most recent clarifications were issued by the Supreme Court in respect of the bail guidelines which it had first issued in October, 2021 [MA No. 1849 of 2021 in SLP (Crl) 5191 of 2021, titled ‘Satender Kumar Antil v. CBI‘ (Order dated 11.07.2022)]. This blog had covered the guidelines in October, … Continue reading The Most Recent Clarifications to the Supreme Court Bail Guidelines| The Criminal Law Blog
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The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for federal agents to conduct sweeping immigration operations for now in Los Angeles, the latest victory for President Donald Trump’s administratio…| Boston Herald
It won’t work, but it sure will rattle the economy.| The American Prospect
"If Andrew Bailey can do this much damage in Missouri, imagine what he’ll do with federal power."| Mother Jones
Today on TAP: Trump didn’t give a reason for firing other members of independent agencies. Roberts can say he gave one here.| The American Prospect
Previous generations were able to distinguish men from women with neither paperwork nor knowledge of chromosomes, and they did not have the problems that we face today. They were simpler times, but…| Debbie Hayton
The Supreme Court’s reversal on relocating stray dogs highlights the need for humane, science-driven policies balancing health and coexistence. #straydog #SCrulings| Policy Circle
Les générations passées n'avaient ni certificats, ni notions de chromosomes, mais elles distinguaient sans difficulté les sexes – et sans les conflits que nous connaissons aujourd'hui. C'était une époque plus simple, et ce bon sens-là, lui, fonctionnait.| Debbie Hayton
The world of their future will have its challenges, but genocidal mobs trying to eradicate trans people from the UK are hardly likely to feature| Debbie Hayton
The campaign against trans athletes is less about fairness in sports than about weaponizing hate against women.| Ms. Magazine
The Supreme Court ended judges’ 40-year-old obligation to defer to agencies’...| San Francisco Chronicle
Join us for this episode as Professor Robert Luther anticipates judicial nomination selection in Trump’s second term. Professor Luther asks two types of questions: formally, “How will the Senate composition impact Judicial Nominations?” “How many seats will be open to fill? Will blue slips still apply for district courts?” “Will any circuit seats be moved to different states?” ... The post Judicial Nominations in President Trump’s Second Term: Form and Substance with Robert...| Anchoring Truths
In the wake of SC order to shift strays to shelter homes, the lesson here is -- it's not wise to allow activists to frame policies and laws as they tend to take extreme positions| thefederal.com
The apex court on Tuesday came down heavily on Ravi and said his reserving 10 bills for the President's consideration was against constitutional provisions| thefederal.com
WWL-TV has a piece up on a much-reported development in the Callais v Louisiana case at the Supreme Court which holds the promise of a potential end to court-enforced racial gerrymandering in congressional and other districts. The U.S. Supreme Court announced that Oct. 15 is the date when justices are expected to hear additional arguments […]| The Hayride
The petitioner, the counsel said, was subjected to harassment and was unable to feed community dogs in line with the Animal Birth Control Rules| thefederal.com
The apex court bench also directed authorities to sterilise, immunise canines and launch helpline to tackle rising dog bite cases and rabies risk| thefederal.com
While SC uploaded the detailed order of the two-judge bench on Wednesday, a new bench will hear the case today in the wake of widespread protests against the former| thefederal.com
Check out the latest news and breaking stories about the Supreme Court of Ghana today: judges, speakers and recent updates on Yen.com.gh.| Yen.com.gh - Ghana news.
Who is the Chief Justice of Ghana? Keep reading for detailed information about the current Chief Justice and all chief justices in Ghana since independence.| Yen.com.gh - Ghana news.
The Congress leader's explosive allegations challenge EC’s credibility, question SC’s silence, and underscore the Leader of Opposition's vital role in safeguarding democratic integrity| thefederal.com
Scammers groom unwitting targets and then trick them into trafficking illicit drugs and other contraband.| Adam Levin
The issue was brought to the CJI's attention on Wednesday morning, along with a reminder of a previous court order that prohibited relocating or killing stray dogs| thefederal.com
The Election Commission’s stonewalling of investigations into the Leader of Opposition’s electoral roll fraud claims threatens democratic accountability and electoral integrity| thefederal.com
PETA says displacement and jailing of dogs has never worked, and that the solution is an effective sterilisation programme; activists say taking dogs off roads will invite monkeys instead| thefederal.com
Opinion: A new federal lawsuit aims to block Prop 12, threatening California’s landmark animal welfare law and raising stakes for farmers and consumers alike.| Investigate Midwest
Attorney Raphael Goldman has raised constitutional concerns about President Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan nationals and detain them in El Salvador, arguing that the government cannot impose criminal punishment without due process and congressional authorization.| Davis Vanguard
Trump wants the Census Bureau to exclude undocumented immigrants, a move experts say would face legal, logistical, and constitutional hurdles.| Maryland Daily Record
This Report summarizes cases granted review on July 3, 2025 (Part I).| National Association of Attorneys General
SCOTUS has issued a second decision removing the stay of the president's decision to remove members of independent federal agencies, CPSC in this case.| FedSmith.com
A federal judge has barred the state from allowing only California residents to seek...| San Francisco Chronicle
A federal district court in New Hampshire granted certification to a nationwide class and issued a preliminary injunction (PI) on July 10 that prevents| Immigration Blog
In a decision that will profoundly reshape the federal judiciary, the Supreme Court ruled in Trump v. CASA de Maryland (2025) that district court judges can no longer issue nationwide injunctions, orders that stop a federal policy from being enforced across the entire country. The 6–3 ruling, authored by Justice Amy Coney Barrett, dramatically curtails […]| Feminist Majority Foundation
Trumpworld claims Kilmar Abrego Garcia was in MS-13. But new information concerning the local cop who attested to that charge at the time raises fresh questions about it.| The New Republic
"Heightened Scrutiny examines the relationship between the media’s coverage of trans rights and the anti-trans legislation we have seen balloon."| FAIR
The Supreme Court paused a lower court’s order requiring the reinstatement of nearly 1,400 Education Department employees.| The Educators Room
American capitalism exploits, whether it’s power over a group of people or an advantage over a competitor, the bottom line is gaining value (power or wealth). We like to say we need competition in order for capitalism to work and … Continue reading →| Medicynic
It appears the court was trying to update the statute. But updating federal statutes is not the job of appointed-for-life judges. It is a job for democratically-elected members of Congress.| Independence Institute - Think Freedom
Recent events have turned public attention to the previously obscure Militia Act of 1903 and the even more obscure historians and political scientists interested in eighteenth- and nineteenth-century insurrection law. President Donald Trump claimed that the measure vests him with the power to federalize members of the California National Guard to curb what he claims … Read More Read More The post The Militia Act of 1903 in Historical Context appeared first on The Journal of the Civil War Era.| The Journal of the Civil War Era
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has praised agitators as “profoundly courageous,” while her cohort Rep. Ilhan Omar calls ICE agents “deranged.”| The Daily Signal
This Report summarizes cases granted review on June 30, 2025 (Part I). The post Supreme Court Report, Volume 32, Issue 20 appeared first on National Association of Attorneys General.| National Association of Attorneys General
This Report summarizes opinions issued on June 27 and 30, 2025 (Part I).| National Association of Attorneys General
The Supreme Court's conservative majority laid the groundwork for extreme partisan gerrymandering.| Mother Jones
Today on TAP: The budget bill’s assault on universities, students, parents—and gift for Wall Street| The American Prospect
A group of 22 states – including Massachusetts and California – supported New York Attorney General Letitia James’s office.| Broadband Breakfast
The Supreme Court’s opinion in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton gave policymakers a big win in the battle for age verification for access to online pornography. But the broader war over age verification and parental consent online isn’t over. In fact, the majority’s opinion suggests that age verification for protected speech to minors will be ... The State of Online Age Verification Post-Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton The post The State of Online Age Verification Post-Free Speech Coalit...| Truth on the Market
Below is my column in the New York Post on the controversial dissenting opinion of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson in the injunction ruling in Trump v. CASA on Friday. The opinion seemed to fan the f…| JONATHAN TURLEY
Since the Supreme Court ruling on the meaning of ‘sex’ in the Equality Act on 16 April, three organisations – the trans advocacy group TransLucent, the civil liberties group Liber…| Labour Pains
More Americans now have opinions about whether the Senate should confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, but preferences remain divided overall.| Gallup.com
By: Sam Schwartz-Fenwick In a widely awaited for decision, the Supreme Court in a 6-3 opinion authored by Justice Roberts held that a Tennessee law which| Employment Law Lookout
On 2 May 2025 The Church Times published an analysis of the Supreme Court Ruling on gender: 'Analysis: 'Women' Defined - within limits'. We wrote to the editor with the following response which was not published.| LGB Christians
