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Supreme Court Makes It Harder For Undocumented Immigrants To Fight Deportation
Thursday, March 04, 2021
The court's 5-to-3 ruling came in the case of a man who had lived in the U.S. for 25 years but who had used a fake Social Security card to get a job as a janitor.
Supreme Court Seems Ready To Uphold Restrictive Voting Laws
Tuesday, March 02, 2021
The court heard arguments in a case that could allow state legislatures to make it more difficult for some to vote. The arguments centered on a key portion of the Voting Rights Act.
Arizona Republicans Fight Before SCOTUS For 2 Voting Laws That Would Inhibit Voting
Tuesday, March 02, 2021
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a voting rights case that could allow state legislatures to make it more difficult for some to vote. At issue are two Arizona laws.
High Noon For The Future Of The Voting Rights Act At The Supreme Court
Tuesday, March 02, 2021
In 2013, the court gutted a key provision of the law, citing that Section 2 of the act still bars discrimination in voting nationwide. Now, Section 2 is in the conservative court's crosshairs.
The Supreme Court Wrestles With 'Police Chase' That Wasn't
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
The Court Justices ponder What makes a hot pursuit, "hot?" Pursuing a suspect for a noise violation, a highway patrol officer entered a suspect's home without a warrant.
SCOTUS Hears Case On Whether Police Can Enter Homes For Misdemeanors Without Warrants
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case involving an officer who pursued a misdemeanor suspect into his home without a warrant. Civil liberties groups say the case could expand police powers.
Supreme Court Paves Way For N.Y. Grand Jury To Get Trump's Financial Records
Monday, February 22, 2021
The U.S. Supreme Court paved the way for a New York grand jury to get former President Donald Trump's financial records. It also said it will hear a case involving a Trump-era rule on abortion.
Supreme Court To Hear Challenge To Trump-Era Abortion Rules
Monday, February 22, 2021
The court on Monday also paved the way for a New York grand jury to obtain the former president's financial records.
Biden Gets Two Vacancies To Fill On Influential D.C. Circuit Court
Friday, February 12, 2021
With Judge David Tatel stepping down, and Judge Merrick Garland set to become Attorney General, expect Katanji Brown Jackson to fill one of the slots. She's also a potential Supreme Court nominee.
New Vacancy On D.C. Circuit Gives Biden Boost In Filling Judicial Nominations
Friday, February 12, 2021
Judge David Tatel's decision to take senior status opens a second vacancy on the D.C. circuit, giving President Biden a boost in filling judicial nominations.
'I Said The Opposite': Criticism Of Trump's Impeachment Defense Intensifies
Tuesday, February 09, 2021
A constitutional law professor whose work is cited extensively by Trump lawyers in their impeachment defense brief says his work has been seriously misrepresented.
Supreme Court Rules Against Calif., Doubles Down On Religious Rights Amid Pandemic
Saturday, February 06, 2021
The court sided with two churches that said a ban on indoor church services violated their rights to free exercise of religion. But the justices let stand restrictions that cap attendance at 25%.
Supreme Court Says Germany Can't Be Sued In Nazi-Era Art Case
Wednesday, February 03, 2021
The justices unanimously found that federal law bars suits against foreign governments accused of seizing their own citizens' property. The case now goes back to the lower court.
Impeachment Managers Argue Trump Is 'Singularly Responsible' For Capitol Attack
Tuesday, February 02, 2021
In a separate filing due ahead of next week's trial, former President Donald Trump's defense team calls the impeachment effort unconstitutional and denies he incited the crowd on Jan. 6.
Biden Administration Asks Supreme Court To Delay Considering 2 Key Trump Policies
Monday, February 01, 2021
The Court is expected to postpone consideration of the cases, which involve funding for the border wall and the so-called "remain in Mexico" policy.
Sen. Patrick Leahy To Preside Over Trump's Senate Impeachment Trial
Monday, January 25, 2021
Chief Justice John Roberts will not take on the role for the trial that begins the week of Feb. 8, a source says. A chief justice presides only when a sitting president is on trial.
Biden's Solicitor General Faces Tough Choices On Trump Supreme Court Positions
Monday, January 25, 2021
At issue is whether the new administration should reverse course in cases where the Trump administration outlined a legal position. But the justices do not look kindly on the government flip-flopping.
Can The Senate Try An Ex-President?
Monday, January 18, 2021
Ahead of soon-to-be former President Trump's Senate trial, constitutional scholars disagree on whether the Founders intended for a president no longer in office to be tried by the Senate.
Can Trump Pardon Himself?
Saturday, January 09, 2021
While some constitutional scholars argue that the pardon power is absolute, most believe a president cannot pardon himself.
Can Trump Pardon Himself?
Friday, January 08, 2021
President Trump reportedly is said to be considering pardoning himself before he leaves office. NPR discusses whether there is a legal rationale for such a move.