- Supreme Court rules NJ Transit can be sued over out-of-state accidents
The U.S. Supreme Court on March 4 ruled unanimously that New Jersey’s public transit system may be sued for accidents that take place outside of its home state. The justices found that New Jersey Transit is not an arm of the state, and this means that it can be sued in other states’ courts. Although the transit agency operates buses, trains, and light rail primarily in [...]
- Supreme Court declines case about copyrights for material created by AI
The U.S. Supreme Court declined on March 2 to take up a case dealing with whether art created by artificial intelligence (AI) may be copyrighted under U.S. law. The justices denied the petition in Thaler v. Perlmutter in an unsigned order. The court did not explain its decision. No justices dissented. The respondent, Shira Perlmutter, is the U.S. Register of Copyrights. [...]
- Supreme Court upholds sole GOP-held congressional district in New York City for 2026 elections
The U.S. Supreme Court on March 2 ruled that the boundaries of the only Republican-held congressional district in New York City do not need to be adjusted in time for the approaching midterm elections in November. The justices blocked a lower court ruling that had ordered New York’s redistricting commission to redraw the district after a finding that it was unfair [...]
- Supreme Court won’t hear challenge to ban on felons owning guns
The U.S. Supreme Court on March 2 declined to take up a Utah woman’s request to review the legality of a federal law that prevents people with serious criminal convictions from owning firearms. The justices denied the petition in Vincent v. Bondi in an unsigned order. The court did not explain its decision. No justices dissented. The ban on felons having guns is [...]
