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Forty-three percent of Americans describe the U.S. Supreme Court as being "too conservative," the highest in Gallup's trend.| Gallup.com
Since President Trump first announced tariffs on Canada and Mexico on Feb. 1, followed by his sweeping “reciprocal tariffs” imposed on the rest of the world in April, retailers and consumers have been persistently buffeted by tariff headwinds. If we’ve all gotten used to anything, it’s the unpredictability — tariffs can unexpectedly reach gale-force speeds […]| Retail TouchPoints
Tremane Wood has petitioned the Supreme Court to review claims of prosecutorial misconduct, racial bias, and ineffective legal representation in his 2004 capital murder trial, as well as undisclosed emails between the Attorney General and the Court of Criminal Appeals which allegedly prejudiced his request for a new trial.| Davis Vanguard
The discovery of 100 unmarked graves near Cheltenham Youth Detention Center highlights Maryland's failure to protect children in the justice system. The post 100 unmarked graves, 33 automatic offenses: Maryland must stop failing children appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers.| AFRO American Newspapers
Forty-three percent of Americans describe the U.S. Supreme Court as being "too conservative," the highest in Gallup's trend.| Gallup.com
The report stated that, unlike the Supreme Court, lower courts are “engaged in a bipartisan fight for the rule of law.”…| Truthout
Therapy is a professional practice with standards of care. To reframe it as a matter of “free speech” is to miss the point entirely. The post Catholics and conversion therapy bans: The problem with free speech objections appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
This Report summarizes cases granted review on October 20, 2025 (Part I). The post Supreme Court Report, Volume 33, Issue 2 appeared first on National Association of Attorneys General.| National Association of Attorneys General
This Report summarizes cases granted review on October 1, 3, and 10, 2025 (Part I). The post Supreme Court Report, Volume 33, Issue 1 appeared first on National Association of Attorneys General.| National Association of Attorneys General
The Best Brief Awards are given annually to recognize excellence in brief writing in the U.S. Supreme Court.| National Association of Attorneys General
On November 5, the Supreme Court is scheduled to begin hearings on the legality of President Trump’s use of emergency power to raise import tariffs. If the court rules correctly, it will reject the Trump administration’s defense that these tariffs were imposed to deal with the supposed emergency constituted by the country’s large trade deficit. The post Import Tariffs and the Supreme Court appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.| American Enterprise Institute – AEI
WASHINGTON — Living in North Baton Rouge is like being on the wrong side of the tracks, Martha Davis said. There are potholes everywhere that make you feel as if you’re driving on a washboard, southeastern Louisiana residents are still reeling from the loss of medical facilities, and the area has some of the lowest-performing […] The post Supreme Court Weighs Louisiana Map in Voting Rights Battle Over Black Representation appeared first on Capital B News.| Capital B News
New class reflects high levels of socioeconomic diversity, but percentage of students from underrepresented groups is significantly lower than in recent years| The Hub
A softball interview with Trump-appointed Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett provides a glimpse of the kind of journalism we can expect from CBS News now.| FAIR
By Daniel Clark, 19th October 2025 Note: On 20-22 October 2025, the UK Supreme Court will be asked to re-visit the question of how to understand a deprivation of liberty. This is the fifth in our series of blogs about the case. The others are:Reconsidering Cheshire West in the Supreme Court: Is a gilded cage still a cage? byContinue reading "Cheshire West returns to the Supreme Court: The position of the parties"| Promoting Open Justice in the Court of Protection
On Monday 20th to Wednesday 22nd October, the UK Supreme Court is gearing up to hear a case that could redraw the map of human rights protections for people deprived of their liberty, and I, for one, am terrified.| Promoting Open Justice in the Court of Protection
This question strikes at the heart of the “subjective element” of deprivation of liberty. And it’s why charities like Mind, Mencap, and the National Autistic Society are sounding the alarm. As someone who has worked as a DoLS lead, Best Interests Assessor, and social worker, and now as a Practice Development Consultant at SCIE, I share those concerns.| Promoting Open Justice in the Court of Protection
There are probably constitutional and legal questions about this route to reviewing an earlier Supreme Court decision, but that’s not what interests me today. want to write about valid consent, because it’s a topic I’ve been thinking and writing about a lot since Cheshire West| Promoting Open Justice in the Court of Protection
Even when P says they’re happy with their residence, and that they do not want to leave, and welcome the fact that the doors are kept locked, this still amounts to a deprivation of liberty. I…| Promoting Open Justice in the Court of Protection
On Tuesday, October 7, the United States Supreme Court heard opening arguments in a case brought by a religious counselor who claims that Colorado’s 2019 ban on conversion therapy violates her First Amendment right to free speech. While a decision isn’t expected until later this year, the case could have major implications for LGBTQIA+ rights […] The post Supreme Court Case Could Threaten Colorado’s Ban on Harmful Conversion Therapy appeared first on Feminist Majority Foundation. No r...| Feminist Majority Foundation
Yesterday, the Supreme Court held the long-awaited argument in Louisiana v. Callais, considering an appeal of Louisiana’s congressional map. The…| JONATHAN TURLEY
“A good judge must not be a young person but an old one, who has learned late in life what injustice is like and who has become aware of it not as something at home in his own soul, but as something alien and present in others, someone who, after a long time, has recognized … Continue reading Judging the Judges→| Thoughts about leadership, history, and more
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) isn't ready to decide whether Americans can legally mix weed and guns.| The Reload
Plus, crime data analyst Jeff Asher joined the podcast to explain what preliminary reports tell us about the impact of President Trump's policing takeover had on DC crime.| The Reload
A collection of legal scholars from a range of views is divided on how the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) might handle its new Second Amendment case.| The Reload
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) is set to decide the rules for carrying guns on private property, but not a key question about how to reach that decision.| The Reload
The Supreme Court rejected an oil industry challenge to a court-ordered ban on fracking...| San Francisco Chronicle
var pd_tags = new Array;pd_tags["16149182-src"]="poll-oembed-simple"; The UK government has urged the Supreme Court to overturn its landmark Cheshire West judgment on deprivation of liberty in a case that will be heard next week. In an intervention in the case, which…| Community Care
What would Brandeis make of a Supreme Court that rules in favor of granting presidential immunity from criminal prosecution and puts corporate interests above the populace? The post Can the Legacy of Louis Brandeis Save American Democracy? appeared first on Moment Magazine.| Moment Magazine
Tim McHugh, a partner in Troutman Pepper Locke’s Richmond, VA office, was featured and quoted in the article “Representing One to Help Millions,” the cover story of the October 2025 issue of Virginia Lawyer magazine. The article highlights Tim’s pro bono work alongside David J. DePippo, managing counsel at Dominion Energy. Both men recently received... Continue Reading| Regulatory Oversight
Summary Congress passed the False Claims Act (FCA) during the Civil War to prevent and punish fraud in war procurement contracts. Recognizing the severity of the frauds committed against the government, Congress enacted the FCA as an effective measure for safeguarding critically needed resources during the ongoing war. The FCA is a criminal and civil... Continue Reading| Regulatory Oversight
Two things were obvious at Wednesday morning’s Supreme Court argument in Louisiana v. Callais, a case asking the Court to abolish longstanding safeguards against racially gerrymandered legislative maps. The first thing is that the Court will split along party lines, with all six Republicans voting to destroy the federal Voting Rights Act’s (VRA) restrictions on […]| Vox
U.S. District Judge David Nye just rejected a last-minute effort to scuttle a Supreme Court case on transgender athletes. The…| JONATHAN TURLEY
Coverage of the conversion therapy case left out scientific and legal information necessary to understand what’s at stake for LGBTQ youth.| CounterSpin
Supreme Court transfers cases challenging online gaming ban to settle constitutional questions, avoiding conflicting judgments in High Courts.| The Hindu
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
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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
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
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
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
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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 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
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
