5 Takeaways from Supreme Court hearing on nationwide injunctions, birthright citizenship

The Supreme Court on May 15 heard oral arguments in relation to the Trump administration’s request to lift nationwide injunctions placed on the president’s birthright citizenship order. The decision could determine how judges can address presidential actions. During the argument, … Continue reading 5 Takeaways from Supreme Court hearing on nationwide injunctions, birthright citizenship

Judicial independence is key to checking Congress and the president: Chief Justice Roberts

Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts on May 7 emphasized the importance of maintaining the judiciary’s independence as a check on government power during a visit to his birthplace of Buffalo, New York. Roberts, who presides over Supreme Court arguments … Continue reading Judicial independence is key to checking Congress and the president: Chief Justice Roberts

Supreme Court Justice Jackson says criticisms of judges are ‘attacks on our democracy’

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson said on May 1 that recent criticisms of judges are “attacks on our democracy.” Jackson apparently commented on President Donald Trump’s recent criticisms of some judges, although she did not specifically mention Trump during … Continue reading Supreme Court Justice Jackson says criticisms of judges are ‘attacks on our democracy’

Supreme Court seems inclined to green-light first publicly funded religious charter school

The U.S. Supreme Court on April 30 seemed inclined to overturn an Oklahoma court ruling denying authorization for the nation’s first publicly funded religious charter school. Justice Amy Coney Barrett recused herself and did not participate in the case known … Continue reading Supreme Court seems inclined to green-light first publicly funded religious charter school

Supreme Court hears compensation claim for former Marine with PTSD

The Supreme Court on April 28 considered if the federal government may, after six years, cut off combat-related special compensation to a veteran suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Veterans are allowed to seek retroactive, combat-related special compensation (CRSC), but … Continue reading Supreme Court hears compensation claim for former Marine with PTSD