Supreme Court rejects inmate’s request to have his pacemaker turned off before lethal injection

The U.S. Supreme Court on Aug. 4 declined to stay the execution of a Tennessee inmate whose lawyers argued his pacemaker may cause him pain by shocking him during the execution process. Byron Lewis Black is scheduled to be executed … Continue reading Supreme Court rejects inmate’s request to have his pacemaker turned off before lethal injection

Trade group urges Supreme Court to block state law restricting minors’ access to social media

An internet trade association has asked the Supreme Court to prevent Mississippi from enforcing a law restricting minors’ access to social media platforms. The law, known as House Bill 1126, regulates social media websites operating in the state. The statute … Continue reading Trade group urges Supreme Court to block state law restricting minors’ access to social media