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16 hours ago

Right-wing politics

Guess Whose Rights the Supreme Court Thinks Come With a Stopwatch

Right-wing politics

The Guardian view on the US supreme court: its judgments have slowly erased voting rights | Editorial

US Elections

How the SCOTUS voting rights ruling could affect Congress, according to Eric Holder

fromSCSJ

Social justice

Southern Communities Respond to SCOTUS Decision on Voting Rights Act

fromEsquire

SF politics

Republicans Are Way Too Excited About the Demise of the Voting Rights Act

15 hours ago

Ketanji Brown Jackson Sends Sam Alito Raging - Above the Law

The Supreme Court expedited Louisiana's congressional map redraw, eliminating majority-minority districts, despite objections to waiving its own 32-day rule.

16 hours ago

Guess Whose Rights the Supreme Court Thinks Come With a Stopwatch

The Supreme Court's recent decisions significantly undermine minority voting rights and empower gerrymandering efforts by conservatives.

The Guardian view on the US supreme court: its judgments have slowly erased voting rights | Editorial

The erosion of voting rights for Black Americans is accelerating due to recent Supreme Court decisions and gerrymandering efforts by Republicans.

How the SCOTUS voting rights ruling could affect Congress, according to Eric Holder

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Louisiana's 2024 election map unconstitutional, impacting minority representation and prompting redistricting efforts.

fromSCSJ

Southern Communities Respond to SCOTUS Decision on Voting Rights Act

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision undermines the Voting Rights Act, threatening the representation of communities of color in democracy.

fromEsquire

Republicans Are Way Too Excited About the Demise of the Voting Rights Act

The Supreme Court's conservative majority is impacting voting rights and civil rights in Louisiana, leading to significant political and legal turmoil.

SF politics

The Supreme Court Just Made Its Voting Rights Ruling Even Worse

Right-wing politics

How the Supreme Court Learned to Love Partisan Gerrymandering

Social justice

The supreme court trusts America not to be racist. I don't | Jamil Smith

fromThe New Yorker

Social justice

How the Supreme Court demolished the Voting Rights Act

Abby Phillip: Supreme Court May 'Eradicate' Black Districts

The Supreme Court's ruling on race-based gerrymandering may severely diminish political representation for Black Americans and minorities in the South.

A Requiem for the Voting Rights Act

The Supreme Court's ruling limits the Voting Rights Act's effectiveness in protecting Black voters against racial discrimination in redistricting.

fromThe Nation

The Supreme Court Just Made Its Voting Rights Ruling Even Worse

The Supreme Court fast-tracked a decision that undermines the Voting Rights Act, enabling southern states to redraw electoral maps before the midterms.

How the Supreme Court Learned to Love Partisan Gerrymandering

The Supreme Court's recent decision encourages states to use partisan gerrymandering to diminish majority-Black districts and protect GOP majorities.

The supreme court trusts America not to be racist. I don't | Jamil Smith

The Supreme Court ruling suggests that the protections of the Voting Rights Act are no longer necessary due to perceived social changes in America.

fromThe New Yorker

How the Supreme Court demolished the Voting Rights Act

The Supreme Court ruled Louisiana's second majority-Black electoral district violated the Constitution, narrowing the interpretation of Section 2 of the V.R.A.

Abby Phillip: Supreme Court May 'Eradicate' Black Districts

The Supreme Court's ruling on race-based gerrymandering may severely diminish political representation for Black Americans and minorities in the South.

Social justice

A Requiem for the Voting Rights Act

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fromTruthout

16 hours ago

House Democrat Introduces Bill to End Lifetime Supreme Court Tenures

A bill proposes 18-year term limits for Supreme Court justices to enhance legitimacy and reduce partisanship.

#abortion-rights

Right-wing politics

Supreme Court Conservatives Promised That Repealing Roe Would Solve a Major Problem. They've Made It Infinitely Worse.

Public health

fromThe Nation

23 hours ago

Louisiana's Disregard for Pregnant People and Black Voters Must Not Be Ignored

The Supreme Court temporarily allows mifepristone to be mailed nationwide, countering lower court restrictions on medication abortion access.

Right-wing politics

Supreme Court Conservatives Promised That Repealing Roe Would Solve a Major Problem. They've Made It Infinitely Worse.

Public health

fromThe Nation

23 hours ago

Louisiana's Disregard for Pregnant People and Black Voters Must Not Be Ignored

The Supreme Court temporarily allows mifepristone to be mailed nationwide, countering lower court restrictions on medication abortion access.

The Supreme Court Is Exerting Its Power in a Way Never Seen Before

The Supreme Court expedited its decision on Louisiana's redistricting, allowing immediate map changes despite ongoing voting.

NYC politics

fromwww.amny.com

New York's legislative hurdles prevent the state from joining the redistricting race after SCOTUS voting rights decision | amNewYork

Republican-controlled states are redrawing maps post-SCOTUS decision, while New York Democrats are hesitant due to constitutional amendment requirements.

"These are not normal times": Inside Democrats' sweeping 2028 redistricting plans

Legislators are increasingly open to redistricting efforts following a recent Supreme Court decision.

fromABC7 Chicago

Redistricting battle intensifies in states after Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act

A Supreme Court ruling has intensified redistricting efforts, allowing Republican officials to redraw voting districts in several states, including Louisiana.

What SCOTUS ruling on Voting Rights Act could mean for California

The Supreme Court's decision on Louisiana's congressional map may lead to challenges against redistricting efforts nationwide, affecting minority voter protections.

fromEsquire

The Supreme Court Is Exerting Its Power in a Way Never Seen Before

The Supreme Court expedited its decision on Louisiana's redistricting, allowing immediate map changes despite ongoing voting.

NYC politics

fromwww.amny.com

New York's legislative hurdles prevent the state from joining the redistricting race after SCOTUS voting rights decision | amNewYork

Republican-controlled states are redrawing maps post-SCOTUS decision, while New York Democrats are hesitant due to constitutional amendment requirements.

"These are not normal times": Inside Democrats' sweeping 2028 redistricting plans

Legislators are increasingly open to redistricting efforts following a recent Supreme Court decision.

fromABC7 Chicago

Redistricting battle intensifies in states after Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act

A Supreme Court ruling has intensified redistricting efforts, allowing Republican officials to redraw voting districts in several states, including Louisiana.

What SCOTUS ruling on Voting Rights Act could mean for California

The Supreme Court's decision on Louisiana's congressional map may lead to challenges against redistricting efforts nationwide, affecting minority voter protections.

We Still Haven't Seen How Bad Gerrymandering Can Get

The Supreme Court ruling allows partisan gerrymandering, enabling Republican legislatures to eliminate Democratic districts without legal repercussions.

GOP Racing to Eradicate Majority-Black Districts in South

The Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais threatens minority representation and may lead to all-white congressional delegations in southern states.

What Democrats Can Do to Restore Voting Rights Post-Callais

The Supreme Court's decision enables partisan gerrymandering, benefiting Republicans and complicating Democrats' efforts to protect voting rights.

Conservative Writer Warns Supreme Court Made It Easier For Smart Racists' to Get Away With It'

The Supreme Court ruling allows for political gerrymandering that can diminish Black representation under the guise of reducing Democratic representation.

Supreme Court supercharges the death of competitive districts

Elections are increasingly unreflective of public sentiment due to gerrymandering and reduced competitiveness.

No Longer Segregated': Karl Rove Argues Bombshell SCOTUS Decision Actually Empowers Black Voters

The Supreme Court's ruling on Louisiana's gerrymandered district may empower Black voters rather than diminish their representation.

We Still Haven't Seen How Bad Gerrymandering Can Get

The Supreme Court ruling allows partisan gerrymandering, enabling Republican legislatures to eliminate Democratic districts without legal repercussions.

GOP Racing to Eradicate Majority-Black Districts in South

The Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais threatens minority representation and may lead to all-white congressional delegations in southern states.

What Democrats Can Do to Restore Voting Rights Post-Callais

The Supreme Court's decision enables partisan gerrymandering, benefiting Republicans and complicating Democrats' efforts to protect voting rights.

Conservative Writer Warns Supreme Court Made It Easier For Smart Racists' to Get Away With It'

The Supreme Court ruling allows for political gerrymandering that can diminish Black representation under the guise of reducing Democratic representation.

Supreme Court supercharges the death of competitive districts

Elections are increasingly unreflective of public sentiment due to gerrymandering and reduced competitiveness.

No Longer Segregated': Karl Rove Argues Bombshell SCOTUS Decision Actually Empowers Black Voters

The Supreme Court's ruling on Louisiana's gerrymandered district may empower Black voters rather than diminish their representation.

Vermont Supreme Court agrees to step in quickly on appeal of overturned return-to-office mandate - VTDigger

Vermont Supreme Court will expedite resolution of labor board's telework decision affecting state employees.

Gorsuch: Trust The Process, Not The Leaks - Above the Law

Justice Neil Gorsuch emphasizes the need for transparency and candid conversations at the Supreme Court amidst ongoing leaks.

#mifepristone

Alternative medicine

A Radical Court Just Called Trump's Abortion Bluff

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Supreme Court temporarily reinstates access to abortion drug mifepristone by mail

The Supreme Court temporarily reinstated access to mifepristone by mail until at least May 11, pending further review of regulations.

Healthcare

fromwww.aljazeera.com

US Supreme Court temporarily lifts ban on abortion pill mail delivery

The Supreme Court temporarily reinstated telehealth access to mifepristone, pausing a lower court's ruling that restricted access to the abortion pill.

Alternative medicine

A Radical Court Just Called Trump's Abortion Bluff

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Supreme Court temporarily reinstates access to abortion drug mifepristone by mail

The Supreme Court temporarily reinstated access to mifepristone by mail until at least May 11, pending further review of regulations.

Healthcare

fromwww.aljazeera.com

US Supreme Court temporarily lifts ban on abortion pill mail delivery

The Supreme Court temporarily reinstated telehealth access to mifepristone, pausing a lower court's ruling that restricted access to the abortion pill.

SCOTUS Rules Telehealth Abortions Safe, For Now

The Supreme Court temporarily blocked a 5th Circuit ruling that would have halted telehealth abortions nationwide.

US news

Supreme Court restores access to abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth, mail, and pharmacies

Medicine

Supreme Court gives abortion pill mifepristone a 1-week reprieve from a major change

fromAdvocate.com

Intellectual property law

Justice Samuel Alito restores medication abortion access nationwide

Alternative medicine

Supreme Court restores access to abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth, mail and pharmacies

Court restricts abortion access across the US by blocking the mailing of mifepristone

A federal appeals court has blocked mailing prescriptions of mifepristone, requiring in-person distribution at clinics.

fromJezebel

SCOTUS Rules Telehealth Abortions Safe, For Now

The Supreme Court temporarily blocked a 5th Circuit ruling that would have halted telehealth abortions nationwide.

US news

Supreme Court restores access to abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth, mail, and pharmacies

Medicine

Supreme Court gives abortion pill mifepristone a 1-week reprieve from a major change

fromAdvocate.com

Intellectual property law

Justice Samuel Alito restores medication abortion access nationwide

Alternative medicine

Supreme Court restores access to abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth, mail and pharmacies

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Court restricts abortion access across the US by blocking the mailing of mifepristone

A federal appeals court has blocked mailing prescriptions of mifepristone, requiring in-person distribution at clinics.

Temporary Supreme Court Stay Restores Mail Access to Mifepristone For 1 Week

The U.S. Supreme Court temporarily restored access to telehealth prescriptions for mifepristone until at least May 11, 2024.

US politics

Sam Alito Seems to Think Trump's Attacks on Haitians Are a Big Joke

Boston

Mass. residents fighting to keep TPS for Haitians, Syrians await SCOTUS decision

fromTruthout

US politics

TPS Holders Fear SCOTUS Ruling Could Send Them Back to Harm's Way

The Supreme Court is reviewing President Trump's attempt to revoke temporary protected status for 350,000 Haitians and 6,100 Syrians in the U.S.

US politics

Supreme Court appears to lean toward ending TPS for some migrants

The Supreme Court may allow mass deportations of over a million foreign nationals under the Trump administration's proposed changes to Temporary Protected Status.

Sam Alito Seems to Think Trump's Attacks on Haitians Are a Big Joke

Temporary Protected Status prevents deportation of individuals to countries facing extraordinary conditions like civil war or natural disasters.

Boston

Mass. residents fighting to keep TPS for Haitians, Syrians await SCOTUS decision

The Supreme Court's decision on TPS for Haitians could impact over 45,000 residents in Massachusetts and 1.3 million nationwide.

fromTruthout

TPS Holders Fear SCOTUS Ruling Could Send Them Back to Harm's Way

The Supreme Court is reviewing President Trump's attempt to revoke temporary protected status for 350,000 Haitians and 6,100 Syrians in the U.S.

more#temporary-protected-status

Supreme Court appears to lean toward ending TPS for some migrants

The Supreme Court may allow mass deportations of over a million foreign nationals under the Trump administration's proposed changes to Temporary Protected Status.

US news

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Monday Morning Headlines: Supreme Court Restores Abortion Pill Access By Mail, For Now

The Supreme Court temporarily paused a lower court order banning access to the abortion pill mifepristone by mail until at least May 11.

Morning Docket: 05.04.26 - Above the Law

Selective prosecution concerns arise as Todd Blanche claims DOJ won't target certain speakers.

House Democrat Goes to Bat for Hakeem Jeffries Calling Supreme Court Illegitimate': He Called It Like It Was'

Rep. Adriano Espaillat defended Hakeem Jeffries against Trump's impeachment suggestion, labeling it a politically motivated attack amid Trump's declining poll numbers.

2 days ago

Trump Calls for Hakeem Jeffries to Be Impeached for Bashing Illegitimate' Supreme Court: Why Not?'

Trump questioned why Hakeem Jeffries isn't impeached for calling the Supreme Court illegitimate, urging Republicans to act against him.

2 days ago

Accidentally Filing A Draft Motion Might Be The Least Embarrassing DOJ Story Of The Week - See Generally - Above the Law

The DOJ's recent actions have raised concerns about professionalism and integrity in legal proceedings.

#tariffs

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

US news

He recorded his quest for tariff refunds. It shows why billions may never get repaid

US Elections

Art trade adjusting after US Supreme Court struck down Trump's extreme tariffs

US news

He recorded his quest for tariff refunds. It shows why billions may never get repaid

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

Art trade adjusting after US Supreme Court struck down Trump's extreme tariffs

The Supreme Court ruled Trump's tariffs unconstitutional, but he imposed new tariffs immediately after, leading to further confusion and legal challenges.

more#tariffs

fromABA Journal

Former judge suspended over Facebook posts seeks relief from SCOTUS

"Allowing judges to be disciplined based on the perceived 'tone' or 'volume' of lawful speech promotes arbitrary enforcement, invites political interference in the judicial branch, and threatens to undermine the rule of law."

Law

fromABA Journal

King Charles' flyover tribute pauses Supreme Court arguments

Chief Justice Roberts paused Supreme Court arguments to announce a flyover tribute for King Charles III's visit to the White House.

fromJezebel

SCOTUS Clears the Way for Anti-Abortion CPCs to Continue Dodging Accountability

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a New Jersey anti-abortion crisis pregnancy center, allowing it to challenge a subpoena regarding misleading practices.

fromLGBTQ Nation

The Supreme Court just made it easier for Republicans to win elections & there is no solution - LGBTQ Nation

The Electoral College is a flawed institution that undermines democracy and is unlikely to be abolished due to political resistance.

How Appealing Weekly Roundup - Above the Law

Key legal developments include Epstein's hidden note, Comey indictment challenges, and Trump's lawsuit against the IRS.

Healthcare

fromLGBTQ Nation

1 year ago

Supreme Court could let RFK decide whether your insurance company covers PrEP - LGBTQ Nation

The Supreme Court may uphold the ACA's preventive care mandate, impacting coverage for services like PrEP.

Two days before early voting starts, Louisiana suspends congressional primaries after SCOTUS knocks majority-minority districts | Fortune

Louisiana suspended its congressional primaries to redraw maps after a Supreme Court ruling weakened the Voting Rights Act.

U.S. House primaries in Louisiana are suspended after Voting Rights Act ruling

Louisiana has suspended U.S. House primaries due to a Supreme Court ruling on unconstitutional racial gerrymandering.

fromFortune

Two days before early voting starts, Louisiana suspends congressional primaries after SCOTUS knocks majority-minority districts | Fortune

Louisiana suspended its congressional primaries to redraw maps after a Supreme Court ruling weakened the Voting Rights Act.

U.S. House primaries in Louisiana are suspended after Voting Rights Act ruling

Louisiana has suspended U.S. House primaries due to a Supreme Court ruling on unconstitutional racial gerrymandering.

Stay on 530m TikTok fine and data transfer decision upheld by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court allows TikTok to operate in Ireland amid ongoing privacy law investigations by the Data Protection Commission.

fromAdvocate.com

Colorado takes new shot to curb harmful 'conversion therapy' abuse

Lawmakers propose civil liability for conversion therapy instead of direct bans following a Supreme Court ruling protecting the practice as free speech.

Education

fromHarvard Gazette

Intellectual property law

Breyer makes case for civic education - Harvard Gazette

Civic education is essential for reducing polarization and strengthening citizenship.

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

Intellectual property law

Hot Takes: What the Oral Arguments in Hikma/ Amarin Revealed

The Supreme Court's hearing on Hikma v. Amarin raises concerns about the implications for generic pharmaceuticals and the inducement standard in patent law.

fromPatently-O

The Thin Margin Between "Generic Vascepa" and Active Inducement

The Supreme Court's hearing on Hikma v. Amarin focuses on patent inducement without needing a new legal doctrine.

San Francisco

fromsfist.com

Day Around the Bay: One SoMa Spot Sees the Most Speed-Camera Tickets

Speed-detection cameras in San Francisco are effective, except at one location with the highest number of tickets issued.

The Perversion of the Voting Rights Act

James Jackson Kilpatrick's views on civil rights reflect a transformation from segregationist to a proponent of color-blindness, masking underlying racial discrimination.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Ford got a profit boost thanks to a $1.3 billion tariff refund

Ford reported a $1.3 billion tariff-related benefit, boosting profits to $2.5 billion despite mixed business signals.

fromFortune

Supreme Court weighs Trump administration push to end protections for migrants from Haiti and Syria | Fortune

The Supreme Court is considering the Trump administration's attempt to end legal protections for migrants under temporary protected status.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Mississippi Will Move Quickly to Redraw Its Judicial District Lines

The existing judicial district lines had been successfully challenged by a group of Black voters who said they diluted minority voters' ability to elect a representative of their choice.

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