Kavanaugh Assassin Attempt Suspect Nicholas Roske Now Identifies as Transgender Woman, Sentencing Expected Newly surfaced court filings reveal that Nicholas John Roske, who pleaded guilty to
Trump Administration Appeals to Supreme Court Again to End Venezuelan TPS Protections The Trump administration has intensified its efforts to terminate deportation protections for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans, filing an emergency application with the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday. This marks the second time the administration has sought the high court’s intervention in the contentious case. The Justice Department’s filing asks the justices to overturn a recent federal judge’s ruling that found Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem lacked the…
Kavanaugh Assassin Plotter Nicholas Roske Sought to Kill Three Justices, Prosecutors Reveal in Sentencing Memo New details have emerged in the case of Nicholas Roske, the California man who pleaded guilty to attempting to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh in 2022. Federal prosecutors have revealed that Roske’s plot extended beyond Justice Kavanaugh, as he intended to kill three members of the high court in a bid to “single-handedly alter the constitutional order for ideological ends.” This significant revelation came…
Supreme Court Upholds Transgender Student’s Bathroom Access Amid South Carolina Challenge WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday denied an emergency request from South Carolina officials, allowing a transgender boy to continue using the boys’ restrooms at his school while litigation proceeds. The decision marks a significant, albeit temporary, win for transgender student rights in the state. The high court’s brief order emphasized that its rejection was not a ruling on the substantive legal issues of the case. South…
Supreme Court’s Controversial Racial Profiling Ruling from Trump Era Resurfaces in Debate A Supreme Court decision from the Trump administration, which allowed law enforcement to consider race and ethnicity as factors in immigration stops, continues to draw criticism years after its initial ruling. The 6-3 vote, which set aside a Los Angeles judge’s temporary restraining order, permitted agents to stop and question individuals based in part on their race or apparent ethnicity, particularly Latinos suspected of being in the country…
Justice Amy Coney Barrett Releases Memoir, Addresses Threats and Judicial Independence Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s highly anticipated memoir, “Listening to the Law: Reflections on the Court and Constitution,” is officially released today, offering a rare glimpse into the Supreme Court’s inner workings and the challenges faced by its members. In an accompanying interview, Justice Barrett condemned “violence or threats of violence” against judges, emphasizing the toll it takes on public service, particularly following the court’s 2022 decision overturning…
Supreme Court Temporarily Backs Trump’s Power to Remove FTC Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter Chief Justice John Roberts has issued an interim order, temporarily allowing President Donald Trump to remove Federal Trade Commission (FTC) member Rebecca Kelly Slaughter. This decision grants the Trump administration relief while the Supreme Court takes additional time to review its request to overturn a lower court ruling that mandated Slaughter’s reinstatement. Slaughter’s removal in March 2025 by the White House Office of Presidential Personnel, despite her…
Justice Barrett Defends Court’s Impartiality Amid Same-Sex Marriage Challenge, New Book Release In her first television interview since joining the Supreme Court in October 2020, Justice Amy Coney Barrett asserted that the law is “not an opinion poll,” emphasizing the Court’s role to interpret, not impose, values on the American people. These significant remarks precede the September 9 release of her new book, “Listening to the Law: Reflections on the Court and Constitution,” and come as the high court confronts…
Supreme Court Considers Trump Administration’s Challenge to Tariff Rulings WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has escalated its legal battle over the president’s authority to impose sweeping import taxes, asking the Supreme Court to swiftly overturn an appeals court ruling that deemed many of these tariffs illegal under federal law. In a petition filed electronically late Wednesday, the government urged the high court to intervene and schedule arguments for early November. This move comes after the U.S. Court of Appeals for…
Federal Judges Warn of Judicial Crisis Amid Supreme Court’s Handling of Trump Cases WASHINGTON — A growing number of federal judges are expressing profound frustration and concern over the Supreme Court’s handling of cases involving the current Trump administration, particularly its frequent use of swift, unexplained rulings that overturn lower court decisions. These ‘shadow docket’ interventions, judges warn, are undermining the integrity of the judiciary, validating political attacks, and leaving lower courts vulnerable to escalating threats. In rare interviews, federal…
Trump Rushes Tariff Appeal to Supreme Court After Lower Court Rejection President Donald Trump has formally requested the Supreme Court to swiftly intervene in the ongoing legal battle over his administration’s tariffs, asking for an expedited hearing and decision on the legality of his trade levies. The urgent appeal, filed Wednesday night, comes just five days after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit delivered a significant blow to Trump’s trade agenda. In a 7-4 ruling, the appeals…
Supreme Court to Weigh First Major Challenge to Same-Sex Marriage Rights Since 2015 The Supreme Court is poised to consider a petition this fall that directly challenges the landmark 2015 *Obergefell v. Hodges* decision, which legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. This marks the first time since the original ruling that the high court has been formally asked to overturn the precedent. The appeal originates from Kim Davis, the former Kentucky county clerk who gained national attention in 2015 after being jailed…
Voting Rights Act Faces Existential Threat on 60th Anniversary as Supreme Court Weighs Private Lawsuit Rights The landmark Voting Rights Act marks its 60th anniversary this week amidst an unprecedented legal challenge that could fundamentally dismantle its core protections. As of August 6, 2025, the future of the VRA, particularly its critical Section 2 which prohibits racial discrimination in voting, hangs in the balance as the U.S. Supreme Court considers whether private citizens and groups have the right to sue…
Supreme Court Grants President Trump Authority to Remove CPSC Appointees, Redefining Executive Power The Supreme Court today delivered a significant ruling, temporarily allowing President Trump to dismiss, without cause, appointees made by the previous administration to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). This decision marks a pivotal moment, further eroding a nearly century-old legal precedent designed to safeguard the independence of federal regulatory agencies. The Court’s order stated that the CPSC exercises executive power akin to the National Labor Relations…
Supreme Court Upholds Trump-Era Education Dept. Dismantling, Employee Layoffs In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has cleared the path for former President Donald Trump’s administration to proceed with its controversial plan to dismantle the Education Department and lay off nearly 1,400 employees. The decision, handed down on Monday, overturns a preliminary injunction issued by U.S. District Judge Myong Joun in Boston, which had temporarily halted the layoffs and questioned the broader restructuring effort. The high court’s action enables the…
Supreme Court Upholds Trump’s Education Department Layoffs, Sparking Controversy In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has cleared the path for former President Donald Trump’s administration to proceed with the controversial layoff of nearly 1,400 Education Department employees. The decision, handed down on a Monday, reverses a lower court’s preliminary injunction that had temporarily halted the layoffs and questioned the broader plan to restructure the department. The high court’s action, which saw the three liberal justices dissenting, enables the administration…
Supreme Court Order Unleashes Uncertainty in Federal Worker Litigation A recent Supreme Court order has sent ripples of confusion and disruption across the landscape of federal worker litigation, fundamentally altering the procedural path for employees seeking legal recourse. The decision, which legal experts are rapidly analyzing, has introduced significant complexities and potential hurdles for federal personnel and their legal representation. The immediate impact of the ruling is being described as ‘chaos’ by some practitioners, as it necessitates a re-evaluation of…
Supreme Court Halts Key Section of Florida’s Immigration Statute The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, issued a significant ruling, blocking a portion of Florida’s controversial immigration law. The decision stems from a lawsuit filed by immigrant rights organizations, who argued that the state’s new regulations directly conflicted with existing federal immigration statutes. In its ruling, the high court reaffirmed a long-standing precedent that mandates states must defer to federal law when such conflicts arise. This judgment underscores…
Supreme Court Upholds Presidential Authority in Federal Workforce Downsizing WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the path for President Donald Trump’s administration to proceed with its controversial plans to significantly reduce the federal workforce. This decision came despite strong warnings about potential losses of critical government services and widespread job displacements for hundreds of thousands of federal employees. The justices’ ruling effectively overturned lower court injunctions that had temporarily halted the proposed cuts, which were spearheaded by…
Supreme Court Greenlights Mass Federal Layoffs, Overturning Block on Trump-Era Directive The U.S. Supreme Court has delivered a landmark decision, lifting a lower court’s order that had previously prevented the administration from proceeding with significant federal job cuts. This ruling effectively paves the way for the potential dismissal of hundreds of thousands of government employees, a directive originating from the Trump administration. The justices’ decision reverses a key legal barrier, allowing officials to resume the controversial policy aimed at reducing…
US Completes Controversial Deportation of Eight Men to War-Torn South Sudan After Supreme Court Battle The United States has finalized the controversial deportation of eight men to South Sudan, a nation currently under a State Department travel advisory due to “crime, kidnapping, and armed conflict.” The men, who had been held under guard for weeks at a U.S. military base in Djibouti, arrived in the war-torn country on Friday, July 4th, following a series of intense legal battles that reached…
Supreme Court to Hear Landmark Transgender Sports Ban Cases The Supreme Court has announced its decision to hear appeals challenging state bans on transgender girls and women participating in women’s sports. This pivotal move sets the stage for a major legal battle over LGBTQ+ rights, with arguments expected to be heard later this year or in early 2026, and a decision anticipated by June of next year. The cases involve laws from West Virginia and Idaho that prohibit transgender athletes…
Federal Judge Issues Emergency Halt on South Sudan Deportations Amid Holiday Legal Battle In a dramatic legal turn on the Fourth of July, a federal judge has issued a temporary halt on the deportations of eight immigrants to war-torn South Sudan, just one day after the Supreme Court cleared the path for their removal. District Judge Randolph Moss, presiding over an extraordinary holiday hearing in Washington, transferred the complex case to Judge Brian Murphy in Boston. Judge Moss extended his…
Supreme Court Upholds Trump’s Migrant Deportation Policy, Clearing Way for Removals to South Sudan The Supreme Court has delivered a significant ruling, allowing the Trump administration to proceed with the immediate deportation of a group of migrants held in Djibouti to South Sudan. The high court’s decision, issued on Thursday, effectively overrides a lower court’s hold on their removal. This order comes just days after the Supreme Court’s June 23 decision, which broadly permitted the administration to deport certain migrants…
Supreme Court Curbs Nationwide Injunctions, Birthright Citizenship Battle Intensifies The Supreme Court, in a significant ruling on June 27, has granted the Trump administration’s request to partially halt nationwide injunctions that blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order concerning birthright citizenship. The 6-3 decision, penned by Justice Amy Coney Barrett, asserts that “universal injunctions” issued by district judges likely exceed their equitable authority. This landmark ruling effectively prevents federal district judges from issuing sweeping injunctions that shield everyone in the country…
Supreme Court to Review Major Campaign Finance Coordination Limits The U.S. Supreme Court has announced it will hear a pivotal case challenging federal limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with electoral candidates. This highly anticipated legal battle could significantly alter the rules governing money in politics, potentially reshaping the landscape of future elections and the influence of party organizations. 阅读中文版 (Read Chinese Version) Disclaimer: This content is aggregated from public sources online. Please verify information independently….
Supreme Court Mandates Nationwide Opt-Out for LGBTQ+ Content in Public Schools In a landmark decision handed down on Friday, the Supreme Court has ruled that parents with religious objections must be allowed to opt their children out of public school instruction that utilizes books featuring LGBTQ+ characters. The ruling in *Mahmoud v. Taylor*, decided along party lines with the six Republican justices in the majority, is expected to have a profound impact on curriculum and classroom practices across the United…
Chief Justice Roberts Renews Warning on Political Rhetoric Amid Rising Threats to Judges Chief Justice John Roberts has once again voiced strong concerns over the increasingly heated political rhetoric directed at judges, cautioning that such language can incite threats and violence. Speaking recently at a judicial conference, Roberts underscored the growing danger faced by the judiciary, referencing past instances where he felt compelled to publicly rebuke prominent political figures from both parties. Without naming individuals, Roberts’ remarks clearly echoed his…
Supreme Court Curbs Nationwide Injunctions, Bolstering Executive Power During Trump Era In a significant decision during the Trump administration, the Supreme Court ruled that lower federal courts lack the authority to issue nationwide injunctions blocking presidential orders. This 6-3 ruling, with the court’s conservative majority, was seen as a major victory for then-President Donald Trump, enabling his administration to pursue policy priorities, particularly on immigration, through executive orders with less judicial impediment. The decision stemmed from the Trump administration’s challenge…
Supreme Court Affirms Parental Right to Opt Children Out of LGBTQ+ Themed School Books The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a significant 6-3 ruling, affirming the right of parents to opt their children out of public school instruction that conflicts with sincerely held religious beliefs. The decision, handed down on June 26, 2025, marks a major victory for a group of Christian, Muslim, and Jewish parents from Montgomery County, Maryland, who sought exemptions from classroom readings of storybooks with LGBTQ+…
Supreme Court Bolsters Parental Religious Rights in School LGBTQ Book Dispute The Supreme Court delivered a significant ruling on Friday, strengthening religious rights by siding with parents who challenged the use of LGBTQ-themed books in Maryland elementary school classrooms without an opt-out option. In a 6-3 decision, the Court supported the parents’ argument that the Montgomery County Board of Education’s refusal to provide an opt-out violated their First Amendment rights to religious freedom. Justice Samuel Alito, writing for the conservative…
Supreme Court Curbs Nationwide Injunctions, Impacts Future Presidential Power In a significant 6-3 ruling, the Supreme Court has limited the scope of nationwide injunctions issued by federal courts, a decision that could profoundly impact future presidential administrations and their policies. The conservative majority sided with the government’s argument, stating that “Universal injunctions likely exceed the equitable authority that Congress has given to federal courts.” While the ruling did not address the constitutionality of the underlying policy – a controversial executive…
Supreme Court Poised for Landmark Rulings as Term Nears End As the U.S. Supreme Court approaches the conclusion of its term, anticipation is high for a series of pivotal decisions expected any day now. These rulings, many of which stem from the challenges to the Trump administration’s policies, could significantly reshape American law and society. The Court’s emergency docket, often referred to as the ‘shadow docket,’ has seen an unprecedented increase in activity, particularly during the Trump administration’s second term….
Supreme Court Upholds Landmark ACA Preventive Care Provision, Securing Benefits for Millions In a significant decision handed down on Friday, the Supreme Court affirmed a crucial component of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), ensuring that an estimated 150 million Americans will continue to receive a wide array of free preventive health services. The 6-3 ruling saw Chief Justice John Roberts and Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Brett Kavanaugh join the court’s three liberal justices in the majority. The high court…
Supreme Court Hears Pivotal Arguments on Religious Opt-Outs in Public School Curriculum The U.S. Supreme Court recently delved into a contentious debate, hearing oral arguments on a case that pits local school board authority against parents’ religious objections to public school curriculum. The core of the dispute, heard on Tuesday, centers on whether parents can opt their children out of classes featuring LGBTQ+ inclusive materials due to religious beliefs. At the heart of the case is Montgomery County, Maryland, where…
A Decade On: Same-Sex Marriage at 10 Years, Still Under Scrutiny Ten years ago yesterday, on June 26th, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a landmark ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges, affirming the constitutional right to same-sex marriage across the nation. This pivotal decision, which cemented the legality of same-sex unions that began with early legal challenges in states like Massachusetts, marked a historic turning point for LGBTQ+ rights in America. While public support for marriage equality has grown significantly…
Supreme Court Poised for Landmark Rulings on Birthright Citizenship, Key Cases as Term Ends WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court is set to conclude its nine-month term this Friday, with a highly anticipated flurry of rulings expected to impact critical areas of American life. Among the six remaining cases, a closely watched dispute concerning President Donald Trump’s attempt to end automatic birthright citizenship is at the forefront. The 6-3 conservative-majority court will deliver decisions on cases heard since its October term…
Supreme Court Poised to Deliver Landmark Rulings on Presidential Immunity and Social Media The U.S. Supreme Court is set to conclude its extended term with a series of highly anticipated decisions that could significantly reshape American politics and digital freedoms. As the justices prepare to release their final opinions, all eyes are on two pivotal cases: former President Donald Trump’s claim of absolute immunity from criminal prosecution and the constitutionality of social media laws in Texas and Florida. The ruling…
Supreme Court Upholds State Power to Defund Planned Parenthood via Medicaid In a significant decision handed down yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that states have the authority to block Planned Parenthood facilities from receiving Medicaid funding. The landmark ruling in Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic delivers a notable victory to the pro-life movement and empowers states seeking to curtail funding to organizations that provide abortion services, even if the funds are not directly used for abortions. Justice…
Supreme Court Stays Lower Court Ruling on Third-Country Deportations On Monday, the Supreme Court issued a stay on a lower court ruling that impacted the deportation of individuals to countries other than their own. The ruling, issued by U.S. District Court Judge Brian Murphy for the District of Massachusetts, mandated that individuals facing deportation to a third country be granted a “credible fear” interview in their native language and at least 15 days to challenge their deportation. The case stemmed…