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Many Christian voters credit Trump with a series of policy victories, including the US Supreme Court's decision in 2022 to overturn the constitutional right to ...
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Supreme Court will decide if Trump has immunity in election case: The Supreme Court seems highly skeptical of former President Donald Trump’s claim of absolute ...
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Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
- Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.
- Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.
- Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.
- Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
US Supreme Court rules Colorado cannot ban Trump from ballot: The top court's decision all but ends efforts in other states to ban the ex-president from primary ...
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Quick Glance: Did the Supreme Court Save Trump While Endangering Itself?
- Protesters gather outside the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. ahead of crucial hearings.
- A recent Supreme Court ruling regarding former President Trump sparks attention.
- Diverging opinions among the justices suggest internal tensions within the court.
- The upcoming court decisions could have a lasting impact on the political landscape.
Idaho Democratic leader: Stomach ‘queasy’ after Supreme Court abortion case: Idaho’s state Senate minority leader said the Supreme Court’s coming decision on her ...
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Quick Glance: Supreme Court Divided on Emergency Abortion Access: Highlights
- The Supreme Court seems divided on access to emergency abortions in states with near-total bans.
- The 1986 Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act could impact abortion access in emergencies.
- The debate raises questions about fetal personhood and abortion rights conflict.
- The court's decision could affect abortion access in 14 states with strict abortion bans.
Biden: I almost wanted to buy Trump Bible ‘just to see what the hell’s in it’: President Biden mocked former President Trump on Tuesday for hawking Bibles last ...
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Supreme Court takes up Trump's claim of 'absolute immunity' from criminal prosecution
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Biden calls Florida court ruling on abortion ‘outrageous’: President Biden chastised what he called an “extreme” Florida Supreme Court ruling upholding the ...
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What to know about Arizona’s 1864 abortion law: The Arizona Supreme Court Tuesday upheld an 1864 law that makes performing an abortion a felony ...
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Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
- Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.
- Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.
- Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.
- The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.
Trump's three US Supreme Court appointees thrash out immunity claim: When the U.S. Supreme Court ultimately rules on Donald Trump's claim of presidential ...
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Supreme Court allows Idaho to enforce ban on gender-affirming care for minors: The decision overrides two lower federal courts that had upheld an injunction.
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Quick Glance: Idaho Can Enforce Ban on Gender-Affirming Care
- The Supreme Court is allowing Idaho to enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth while ongoing legal battles persist, overturning previous court decisions.
- A court decision enables the state of Idaho to implement a 2023 law that imposes significant penalties on physicians for providing gender-affirming care to individuals under 18 years old.
- The court's three liberal judges would have chosen to suspend the law.
- This action comes as the justices may soon deliberate on whether to address bans in Kentucky and Tennessee enforced amid legal disputes.
Supreme Court’s Review of Jan. 6 Charge Has Already Freed Some Rioters: Federal judges have agreed to release about 10 defendants who were serving prison terms ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/16/us/politics/supreme-court-jan-6-obstruction.html
Quick Glance: Justices Question Obstruction Charge Against Jan. 6 Rioter
- The Supreme Court is considering whether Jan. 6 rioters can be charged with obstructing an official proceeding, potentially impacting Trump's election interference case.
- During Tuesday's hearing, justices expressed concerns about the Justice Department's use of the obstruction statute to prosecute those involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
- A potential consequence of a ruling in favor of Fischer could affect Trump, although this outcome is not definitive. Prosecutors in Trump's case have emphasized that even if Fischer succeeds, Trump's actions would still be governed by a more restrictive interpretation of the law.
- The provision was enacted in 2002 as part of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, passed after the Enron accounting scandal. Both Fischer and Trump argue that the obstruction law does not apply to their alleged conduct, meaning the charges should be dropped.
Supreme Court declines to hear appeal from Black Lives Matter organizer facing damages suit
cnn.com/2024/04/15/politics/deray-mckesson-first-amendment-supreme-court/
Quick Glance: US Supreme Court ruling against Black Lives Matter activist's appeal regarding protest incident
- The US Supreme Court allowed a lawsuit by a Louisiana police officer against a Black Lives Matter activist, potentially impacting future public demonstrations.
- DeRay Mckesson was represented by attorneys, including those from the American Civil Liberties Union.
- The decision of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals could set a precedent for lawsuits against protest leaders based on the actions of participants.
- The legal dispute arose from a protest in Baton Rouge in 2016 following the police intervention against Alton Sterling, a black man.
Biden Hits Trump With Biblical Burn Over His Latest Shady Business Scheme: The audience laughed out loud as Biden mocked Trump's most recent venture.
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Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Florida's abortion ban and holds Trump accountable
- President Biden condemns the upcoming 6-week abortion ban in Florida.
- He blames Trump for appointing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.
- Biden's campaign focuses on abortion rights to mobilize voters.
- Efforts to leverage Florida's abortion laws for political gain are highlighted.
Arizona abortion ruling creates new dangers for Republicans: An Arizona Supreme Court decision imposing a near-total abortion ban is likely to have a massive ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4586954-arizona-abortion-ruling-creates-new-dangers-for-republicans/
Poll: Most Americans want Supreme Court to reject Trump immunity claims: A slim majority of Americans support the Supreme Court’s recent decision to keep former ...
cnn.com/2024/04/03/politics/poll-supreme-court-trump-immunity/
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Ex-Trump adviser Peter Navarro to go to prison after Supreme Court rejects his appeal
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Quick Glance: Peter Navarro Reports to Prison for Defiance of Congress
- Former White House adviser Peter Navarro reported to prison on Tuesday for a contempt of Congress conviction, making him the first senior Trump administration official to be imprisoned for a crime related to the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack.
- Navarro was sentenced to four months in prison for refusing to comply with a subpoena for documents and testimony from the House committee investigating the riot by supporters of then-President Donald Trump.
- Prior to his incarceration at the federal prison in Miami, Navarro defiantly addressed reporters, labeling his conviction as the “partisan weaponization of the judicial system.
- After casting his vote in Florida on Tuesday, Trump was questioned about Navarro.
Trump posts $175M bond in civil fraud case, freeing up ex-president to start appeal of massive judgment
nypost.com/2024/04/01/us-news/trump-posts-175m-bond-in-civil-fraud-case-to-start-appeal/
Quick Glance: Trump's $175M Bond and Property Seizure Case Overview
- Former President Trump has secured a $175 million bond in his civil fraud case, keeping his most prized properties from being seized - at least temporarily.
- Judge Arthur Engoron found Trump, his company, and top executives liable for fraud, ordering them to pay a penalty of $464 million plus interest, with Trump alone owing $454 million.
- Despite the temporary halt, Trump still owes the state $454 million from the judgment, which increases daily, potentially leading him back into financial jeopardy.
- An appeal could result in a significant financial setback for Trump, challenging the monumental fine and other penalties imposed in the case.
Arizona can enforce an 1864 law criminalizing nearly all abortions, court says: The Arizona Supreme Court says the state can enforce its long-dormant law ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/09/arizona-can-enforce-an-1864-law-criminalizing-nearly-all-abortions-court-says/
LISTEN LIVE: Supreme Court arguments begin over Trump’s claim of absolute immunity from prosecution
bostonherald.com/2024/04/25/listen-live-supreme-court-arguments-begin-over-trumps-claim-of-absolute-immunity-from-prosecution/
Arizona anti-abortion activists aren’t letting up after Supreme Court victory: Despite the state Supreme Court ruling this week that an 1864 abortion law was ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/arizona-anti-abortion-activists-arent-letting-supreme-court-victory-rcna147498
Quick Glance: Arizona GOP outlines alternative abortion strategy
- Republican state legislators in Arizona are considering alternative ballot measures in response to a court ruling upholding a strict abortion ban.
- The GOP's strategy document plans to provide voters with alternatives to the Arizona for Abortion Access ballot measure.
- Republicans aim to constitutionalize existing laws to discuss abortion policy.
- The document outlines various scenarios, including 'Phase 1' and 'Phase 2' options for lawmakers.
India's top court declines to order any change to vote-counting process: India's Supreme Court declined on Friday to order any change to the vote-counting ...
reuters.com/world/india/indias-top-court-declines-order-any-change-vote-counting-process-2024-04-26/
Lawyers for Texas rancher blast Paxton’s claim of Supreme Court win: Attorneys for a Texas man who sued the state for property damage criticized Texas Attorney ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4600506-lawyers-for-texas-rancher-blast-paxtons-claim-of-supreme-court-win/
Breyer predicts Supreme Court will see ‘more and more and more’ abortion-related cases
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4561239-breyer-predicts-more-abortion-related-supreme-court-cases/
Supreme Court Needs to Protect Legal System From Trump: Ex-Judge: J. Michael Luttig warned that America is witnessing the "determined delegitimization" of ...
newsweek.com/supreme-court-needs-protect-legal-system-trump-ex-judge-1885147
Supreme Court rejects appeal by New Mexico official ousted from office over Jan. 6
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/18/griffin-supreme-court-insurrection-clause/
Quick Glance: Supreme Court Rejects Appeal by Former New Mexico County Commissioner
- The Supreme Court rejected an appeal from a former New Mexico county commissioner who was removed from office due to his participation in the January 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection.
- Former commissioner Couy Griffin, known for his support of Donald Trump, received the first disqualification under the 14th Amendment, sparking potential repercussions for other officials involved in the Capitol attack.
- The ruling in Griffin's case could set precedents for holding state and local elected officials accountable for their roles in the January 6 insurrection.
- Griffin's appeal contested the state court's authority to enforce the anti-insurrection clause of the 14th Amendment and urged the Supreme Court to clarify the definition of 'insurrection' in relation to the events of January 6.
Climate protection is now a human right — and lawsuits will follow: Tuesday’s definition-shifting court ruling means nearly 50 governments must now contend with ...
politico.eu/article/monumental-climate-ruling-europe-top-human-rights-court-heralds-new-era-climate-litigations/
Quick Glance: Switzerland: Condemnation by ECHR Signifies 'Historic' Step
- For the first time, an international court has ruled on the harmful effects of climate change, establishing a direct link with quality of life, health, and well-being.
- The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) condemned Switzerland on April 9, 2024, for climate inaction, stating that the country had not taken sufficient measures to protect its citizens from the effects of climate disruption.
- Described as 'historic' by observers, the ruling is expected to set a precedent in the 46 member states of the Council of Europe, increasing pressure on governments to intensify their actions.
- The Senior Women for Climate Protection, who have been fighting since 2016 to prove that heatwaves exacerbate their health problems and that Swiss climate policy is 'insufficient' to contain global warming to 1.5°C, expressed great pride in the Court recognizing their fundamental rights to a healthy climate for the first time.
Brazil judge opens inquiry into Musk after refusal to block accounts on X: A standoff between Elon Musk and Brazil escalated on Sunday when a Supreme Court judge ...
reuters.com/technology/musk-challenges-brazils-order-block-certain-x-accounts-2024-04-07/
Quick Glance: Elon Musk and the Support of Far-Right in Brazil
- A court in Brazil is planning an investigation against X owner Elon Musk for alleged obstruction of justice, following Musk's reactivation of accounts belonging to far-right individuals that were flagged by the Brazilian government for removal.
- Under Musk's leadership, X has transformed into a sanctuary for the far right and dissemination of misinformation, resulting in an escalation of hate speech on the platform.
- Experts caution that Musk is establishing a dangerous precedent by protecting and promoting the far right on his platform, regardless of local regulations or public opinion.
- Despite Musk's claims of advocating for free speech, the implementation of these principles on the platform has been inconsistent under his direction, especially concerning government requests to deactivate accounts.
Arizona can enforce an 1864 law criminalizing nearly all abortions, court says: It provides no exceptions for rape or incest, but allows abortions if a mother’s ...
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What Bill Cosby’s overturned conviction could signal about Harvey Weinstein’s case
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Quick Glance: Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 Rape Conviction Overturned
- New York's highest court overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction, disappointing those who celebrated historic gains during the #MeToo era.
- The ruling was based on legal technicalities and did not exonerate Weinstein's behavior, according to #MeToo advocates.
- Weinstein, convicted in Los Angeles for another rape, will face retrial in New York, despite remaining in prison.
- The court criticized the admission of uncharged sexual acts as evidence, deeming it an abuse of judicial discretion.
Several January 6 rioters get early releases ahead of supreme court review: Three men granted early releases but review of legality of a federal charge against ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/10/january-6-rioters-early-release
Reagan-era emergency health care law is the next abortion flashpoint at the Supreme Court
cnn.com/2024/04/20/politics/abortion-supreme-court-idaho-emergency-care/
Arizona ruling on abortion roils Senate race: The Arizona Supreme Court’s decision to uphold a territorial-era ban that blocks nearly all abortions in the state ...
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Supreme Court rules Trump cannot be kicked off any ballot: The Supreme Court overturned a Colorado court ruling that Donald Trump was ineligible to run for ...
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Quick Glance: Court Halts Colorado's Exclusion of Trump from Election
- The US Supreme Court has invalidated attempts by states to prevent Donald Trump from running for president.
- The unanimous ruling specifically impacts Colorado but also overrides challenges in other states.
- Colorado excluded Trump from the Republican primary for inciting the 2021 Capitol riot.
- The decision states that only Congress, not states, holds that authority.
Alabama hospital to stop IVF treatments at the end of 2024 due to ‘litigation concerns’
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Trump uses the slow legal system to his advantage. The Supreme Court is helping: The Supreme Court’s decision to hear Donald Trump’s claim that he should be ...
cnn.com/2024/02/28/politics/supreme-court-immunity-trump-biskupic-analysis/
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Quick Glance: Court Considers Delay in Trump's Classified Documents Trial
- Former US President Donald Trump was in court in Florida on Friday, as a judge hinted at a possible delay in his criminal trial for alleged mishandling of classified documents.
- Originally scheduled for May, the trial has been delayed by a legal battle over the evidence Trump's legal team can access.
- Despite widespread expectations, no trial date was set on Friday.
- The judge's final decision on the trial start date will be crucial in shaping the timeline of Trump's other court dates.
Breyer indicates support for age limits for Supreme Court Justices: Former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer said Sunday that he would back age limits for ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4552377-breyer-indicates-support-for-age-limits-for-supreme-court-justices/
Washington’s ban on high-capacity gun magazines ruled unconstitutional by Cowlitz County judge
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Arizona House Speaker finds himself in eye of abortion rights tornado: Arizona state House Speaker Ben Toma (R) is facing a reckoning as he tries to navigate the ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4606398-arizona-house-speaker-finds-himself-in-eye-of-abortion-rights-tornado/
Breaking News: France voted to explicitly enshrine access to abortion in its Constitution, making it the first country in the world to do so ...
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Quick Glance: Historic Step: France Protects Right to Abortion
- France becomes the first country to enshrine the right to abortion in its constitution.
- Lawmakers voted to revise the 1958 constitution to ensure women's freedom to have an abortion.
- President Emmanuel Macron praised the move as 'French pride' delivering a 'universal message'.
- The decision to include abortion in the French constitution was influenced by recent events in the US.
Appeals Court Keeps Block on Texas Migrant Law: The decision in favor of the federal government left in place a trial court injunction blocking implementation of ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/27/us/texas-migrant-law-appeals-court.html
DeSantis just lost the judicial firewall he boasted about : Despite appointing five of the seven justices, the Supreme Court bucked the governor.
politico.com/news/2024/04/03/desantis-just-lost-the-judicial-firewall-he-boasted-about-00150251
DEI ‘lives on’ after Supreme Court ruling, but critics see an opening: Legal experts largely agreed the Muldrow ruling lowered the bar in workplace bias claims ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/04/19/dei-supreme-court-muldrow/
Ex-Trump lawyer Eastman should lose state law license for efforts to overturn election, judge says
sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/27/ex-trump-lawyer-eastman-should-lose-state-law-license-for-efforts-to-overturn-election-judge-says/
Quick Glance: Ex-Trump lawyer John Eastman faces disbarment recommendation
- A judge recommends that conservative lawyer John Eastman lose his California law license due to his efforts to keep ex-President Donald Trump in power after the 2020 election.
- Judge Yvette Roland held Eastman accountable for 10 of 11 charges, including misleading courts and conspiring with Trump to obstruct the government.
- The California State Bar, dedicated to attorney discipline, alleges Eastman violated laws by making false statements to undermine election results.
- Eastman will be inactive pending the Supreme Court's decision after the judge's order, preventing him from practicing law in California, the state bar confirmed.
Gavin Newsom announces plan for Arizonans to get abortions in California: Arizona’s neighbor is preparing for a potential influx of abortion seekers after a ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/21/gavin-newsom-arizona-abortion-california-00153509
Mark Kelly says Arizona abortion ruling is ‘all because of Donald Trump’: Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) said Sunday that last week’s Arizona Supreme Court ruling ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4593471-sen-kelly-says-arizona-abortion-ruling-is-all-because-of-donald-trump/
The anti-abortion movement is showing its true colors: Idaho is putting doctors in the impossible position of choosing between violating federal law by not ...
thehill.com/opinion/judiciary/4602554-the-anti-abortion-movement-is-showing-its-true-colors/
More justices, more peace: The push to expand the Supreme Court : Most Americans doubt that SCOTUS will be impartial in decisions affecting the 2024 election ...
thehill.com/opinion/judiciary/4549746-more-justices-more-peace-the-push-to-expand-the-supreme-court/
Supreme Court decision could come Monday in case about barring Trump from 2024 ballot
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Gavin Newsom targets Arizona — and Alabama — over abortion restrictions: The Democratic California governor is launching a new ad in Alabama as he unveils ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/21/gavin-newsom-arizona-alabama-abortion-restrictions-00153523
Trump, co-defendants ask to appeal judge’s decision not to remove DA Willis : Attorneys for former President Donald Trump and seven co-defendants in the Fulton ...
ajc.com/politics/trump-co-defendants-ask-to-appeal-judges-decision-not-to-remove-da-willis/33S4N62QL5FGZBERG33BPBY3HI/
Montana Supreme Court Strikes Down 4 'Unconstitutional' Voting Laws Passed by GOP
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Supreme Court rules Trump can appear on Colorado ballot: It's a major win for the former president.
axios.com/2024/03/04/supreme-court-trump-colorado-ballot
DNC launches Florida billboard campaign targeting Trump on abortion: The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is putting up billboards around Florida hitting ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4576560-dnc-florida-billboards-trump-abortion/
Illinois judge disqualifies Trump from the ballot for his support of the Capitol insurrection
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Quick Glance: Judge Orders Trump Removed from Illinois Primary Ballot
- A Cook County judge ruled to remove Donald Trump from Illinois' Republican primary ballot due to his involvement in the January 6 U.S. Capitol riot.
- Judge Tracie Porter found that Trump 'falsely swore' when signing his candidacy statement, disqualifying him from office.
- Porter considered the Colorado Supreme Court's decision to remove Trump from that state's ballot and stayed the ruling until March 1.
- The ruling came in an appeal against the Illinois State Board of Elections' rejection of efforts to disqualify Trump from the primary ballot.
Newsom proposes law to help Arizonans get abortions in California: The emergency legislation the governor is seeking would expedite the licenses of Arizona ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/21/gavin-newsom-abortion-arizona/
Maine secretary of state withdraws Trump ballot ban: Maine’s secretary of state on Monday withdrew her determination that former President Trump should be ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4507071-maine-withdraws-trump-ballot-ban/
Alito reignites fetal rights debate in Idaho abortion case: The Supreme Court justice who authored the Dobbs ruling overturning Roe v. Wade jumped headlong ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4622500-alito-fetal-rights-idaho-abortion-case/
Rick Scott supports 15-week Florida abortion ban over 6-week limit: Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) says he would support replacing Florida’s six-week state abortion ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4595381-rick-scott-florida-abortion-ban/
Kavanaugh says ‘most people’ now revere the Nixon pardon. Not so fast.: It might have been true at one point. It’s not so clear it is anymore -- particularly as ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/25/kavanaugh-says-most-people-now-revere-nixon-pardon-not-so-fast/
Opinion | The Persistent Threat to Abortion Rights: A lawsuit that restricts a widely used abortion drug is unlikely to be the last challenge to Americans’ ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/30/opinion/abortion-drug-supreme-court.html
Women won’t be ‘conned’ by Trump’s abortion dance, Sen. Tina Smith says : "We know that he is the one who is responsible for what's going on in Arizona and ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/14/women-trump-abortion-tina-smith-00152139
Biden cancels student debt for 150K borrowers: The Biden administration announced Wednesday it is forgiving a total of $1.2 billion in student debt for roughly ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4480304-biden-cancels-student-debt-for-150k-borrowers/
Quick Glance: Student Loans Canceled for 153,000 Borrowers
- President Joe Biden announced the cancellation of federal student loans for almost 153,000 borrowers to expedite the path to debt forgiveness.
- The administration has initiated the new SAVE program which brings forward the loan cancellations originally set for July.
- The first round of forgiveness from the SAVE plan will clear $1.2 billion in loans, informing borrowers via email about their early loan forgiveness eligibility.
- Over 7.5 million people have enrolled in the new repayment plan, described by Biden as a life-changing relief for individuals and families.
Trump rages against Graham on abortion, in a rare break between allies: The posts from the former president came after the senator from South Carolina said he ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/08/trump-graham-abortion/
Courting catastrophe: Supreme Court makes a dangerous decision on Texas law: In a procedural ruling yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court dynamited more than a ...
nydailynews.com/2024/03/20/courting-catastrophe-supreme-court-makes-a-dangerous-decision-on-texas-law/
Quick Glance: Legal Battle Over Texas Immigration Law Intensifies Again
- A federal appeals court issued a ruling late on Tuesday that once more halts Texas from apprehending migrants suspected of unlawfully entering the United States, shortly after the Supreme Court implemented the stringent new immigration law.
- Earlier in the day, a split decision by the Supreme Court granted Texas permission to enforce a statute granting law enforcement extensive authority to detain migrants believed to have illegally crossed the border while the legal conflict regarding the provision unfolds.
- Opponents view the legislation as the most extreme effort by a state to regulate immigration since the passage of an Arizona law over a decade ago, parts of which were invalidated by the Supreme Court.
- The dispute over the immigration statute in Texas is among several legal clashes between Texan officials and the Biden administration concerning the extent to which the state can monitor the Texas-Mexico border and deter unauthorized border crossings.
Trump wins Colorado ballot disqualification case at US Supreme Court: US Supreme Court votes in favor of Trump at ballot disqualification case ...
jpost.com/international/article-790182
Democratic candidate calls Florida Supreme Court abortion decisions a ‘game changer’ in Senate race
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4569189-debbie-mucarsel-powell-florida-supreme-court-abortion-decision-game-changer/
U.S. abortion rates remain steady but some states offer more access than others, report finds
pbs.org/newshour/health/u-s-abortion-rates-remain-steady-but-some-states-offer-more-access-than-others-report-finds
Quick Glance: French Senate Votes to Enshrine Abortion in Constitution
- The French Senate overwhelmingly voted to inscribe abortion as a 'guaranteed freedom.'
- The proposed constitutional change is a response to the 2022 U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Roe v. Wade.
- Public support for abortion rights in France has been reinforced by events in the U.S. and other countries.
- The Senate's vote is seen as a historic step for women's rights in France, making it the first country to enshrine the freedom to have an abortion in the constitution.
Montana judge declares 3 laws restricting abortion unconstitutional: The decision cited a 1999 Montana Supreme Court ruling that said the state Constitution's ...
npr.org/2024/02/29/1235084997/montana-judge-declares-3-laws-restricting-abortion-unconstitutional
Raskin on SCOTUS decision to take up Trump immunity claim: ‘We don’t have a king here’
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4505559-raskin-scotus-decision-trump-immunity-claim-we-dont-have-king-here/
Supreme Court rules Trump can stay on Colorado ballot in historic 14th Amendment case
abcnews.go.com/Politics/us-supreme-court-rules-trump-historic-14th-amendment/story
Conservative groups object to 'naming names' rule from Pfizer diversity decision: Six right-leaning nonprofits have called on a U.S. appeals court to reconsider ...
reuters.com/legal/government/column-conservative-groups-object-naming-names-rule-pfizer-diversity-decision-2024-04-01/
This Right-Wing US Supreme Court Is an Enemy of the Environment: The majority seems utterly disinterested in the fact that a solid majority of people in this ...
blog.ucsusa.org/derrick-jackson/the-us-supreme-court-is-operating-like-a-rogue-epa/
Election handicapper moves Arizona Senate race to ‘leans Democratic’: An elections handicapper moved its rating of the Arizona Senate race from “toss-up” to ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4599480-arizona-senate-race-election-handicapper-leans-democratic/
Federal appeals court keeps hold on Texas' sweeping immigration in new ruling: In the Tuesday night decision, the court walked through a number of issues it must ...
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/03/28/texas-immigration-law-ruling/73125857007/
'We will fight back': Arizona abortion ruling draws protest at Capitol: The Party for Socialism and Liberation protested on April 11, 2024, the Arizona Supreme ...
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US Supreme Court declines Visa, Mastercard appeal in ATM class action
reuters.com/legal/government/us-supreme-court-declines-visa-mastercard-appeal-atm-class-action-2024-04-15/
Judge Luttig reacts to Supreme Court Colorado decision: Retired federal Judge J. Michael Luttig on Monday called the Supreme Court decision allowing former ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4507849-judge-luttig-reacts-to-supreme-court-colorado-decision/
Arizona lawmaker says she plans to have an abortion after learning her pregnancy isn't viable
apnews.com/article/arizona-senator-senate-abortion-eva-burch-280e95049fa230e83c6edb3724b244a7
Biden campaign blames Trump for Alabama Supreme Court's IVF ruling: President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign blamed Donald Trump for the Alabama Supreme ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/biden-campaign-blames-trump-alabama-supreme-courts-ivf-ruling-rcna139984
Quick Glance: Trump Supports IVF After Alabama Ruling
- Former President Donald Trump expressed strong support for IVF.
- An Alabama Supreme Court ruling led to suspensions of IVF programs.
- The decision deepens divisions among conservatives over reproductive services.
- Trump and Haley distance themselves from an absolute abortion ban.
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