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Federal Judge Rebukes Justice Gorsuch Over Lower Court Criticism Amid Harvard Funding Dispute

Federal Judge Rebukes Justice Gorsuch Over Lower Court Criticism Amid Harvard Funding Dispute

Federal Judge Rebukes Justice Gorsuch Over Lower Court Criticism Amid Harvard Funding Dispute A US District Judge in Boston, who recently blocked the Trump administration from cutting billions in federal research funding to Harvard University, has directly challenged Justice Neil Gorsuch’s recent criticisms of lower courts. In a significant ruling delivered on Wednesday, US District Judge Allison Burroughs stated that Gorsuch’s remarks—where he admonished judges not to ‘defy’ the US Supreme Court—were ‘unhelpful and unnecessary.’ Justice Gorsuch, a member of…

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Trump’s Supreme Court Tariff Appeal: A Look Back at a Pivotal Economic Battle

Trump’s Supreme Court Tariff Appeal: A Look Back at a Pivotal Economic Battle

Trump’s Supreme Court Tariff Appeal: A Look Back at a Pivotal Economic Battle In a significant legal challenge that once captivated economic and political observers, former President Donald Trump appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold his administration’s sweeping tariffs, following defeats in lower courts. This case, which unfolded during his presidency, sought to validate the legality of tariffs imposed under an emergency economic powers act, a move that could have forced the U.S. government to refund billions in…

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US Markets Reopen to Tariff Uncertainty as Bessent Signals Alternative Enforcement

US Markets Reopen to Tariff Uncertainty as Bessent Signals Alternative Enforcement

US Markets Reopen to Tariff Uncertainty as Bessent Signals Alternative Enforcement U.S. financial markets are poised to react today, September 2, 2025, following a long Labor Day weekend, to a federal appeals court’s recent ruling that deemed most of former President Donald Trump’s tariffs illegal. The decision, announced after market close on Friday, August 29, has set the stage for a potential showdown at the U.S. Supreme Court. Adding another layer of complexity, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated on…

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Federal Appeals Court Limits Presidential Tariff Powers, Trump Vows Supreme Court Challenge

Federal Appeals Court Limits Presidential Tariff Powers, Trump Vows Supreme Court Challenge

Federal Appeals Court Limits Presidential Tariff Powers, Trump Vows Supreme Court Challenge A recent federal appeals court decision has delivered a significant blow to former President Trump’s expansive use of tariffs, ruling that he overstepped his authority in declaring national emergencies to justify widespread import duties. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, in a 7-4 decision this past Friday, largely upheld an earlier May ruling by a federal trade court in New York, which found that Trump’s…

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US Supreme Court Blocks Revival of Montana Parental Consent Abortion Law

US Supreme Court Blocks Revival of Montana Parental Consent Abortion Law

US Supreme Court Blocks Revival of Montana Parental Consent Abortion Law The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday declined to hear an appeal from Montana officials, effectively preventing the revival of a state law that would have required minors to obtain parental consent for abortions. This decision leaves in place a Montana Supreme Court ruling that found the 2013 measure violated the state constitution. Montana had sought to uphold the law, arguing it protected parental rights in healthcare decisions for minors….

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Supreme Court Wraps Contentious Term: Trump Wins, Immediate Legal Challenges Loom

Supreme Court Wraps Contentious Term: Trump Wins, Immediate Legal Challenges Loom

Supreme Court Wraps Contentious Term: Trump Wins, Immediate Legal Challenges Loom The Supreme Court has just concluded its nine-month term, delivering significant victories for President Donald Trump, yet simultaneously setting the stage for immediate and intense legal battles that are already underway in lower courts. The conservative-leaning court, which handed down 62 opinions this term, saw key decisions favoring the administration, particularly on issues of immigration and executive authority. Among the most notable rulings was the court’s decision on birthright…

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