Supreme Court reviews South Carolina’s Medicaid funding block on Planned Parenthood

The Supreme Court on April 2 weighed whether South Carolina can stop abortion provider Planned Parenthood from taking part in the state’s Medicaid program. Medicaid is a joint federal–state program that offers health insurance coverage to low-income Americans. Although the … Continue reading Supreme Court reviews South Carolina’s Medicaid funding block on Planned Parenthood

Supreme Court votes 9–0 to overturn convictions of former Chicago alderman

The Supreme Court on March 21 unanimously overturned former Chicago alderman Patrick Daley Thompson’s conviction for making false statements to financial regulators. Thompson is related to two former Chicago mayors. He is the grandson of Richard J. Daley, who was … Continue reading Supreme Court votes 9–0 to overturn convictions of former Chicago alderman

Supreme Court rules in mob case that crimes of violence may be committed through inaction

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 7–2 on March 21 that crimes committed through inaction can nonetheless be violent, rejecting an alleged mobster’s argument he was innocent because he did not use physical force. In oral arguments on Nov. 12, 2024, … Continue reading Supreme Court rules in mob case that crimes of violence may be committed through inaction