Twice in the past two decades, the US Supreme Court has heard landmark cases involving protectionist alcohol laws, and twice the Court has made clear that when states discriminate against out-of-state businesses, they violate the US Constitution. But so far, many lower courts have DENIED to listen Now, the Supreme Court may be poised to … Read more
A federal judge has been skeptical of President Donald Trump’s argument to try to send the appeal of his hush money conviction to a federal court — after lawyers have already taken the hit in two other courts. Judge Alvin Hellerstein suggested Trump’s lawyers missed a chance by first taking the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — Over the past year, the Supreme Court has repeatedly allowed President Donald Trump to fire the heads of independent agencies, but it appears to be drawing a line with the Federal Reserve. The court has signaled for months that it sees the Fed in a different light. It said the president can … Read more
In the end, the Supreme Court’s landmark case over whether President Donald Trump can temporarily fire members of the Federal Reserve can be boiled down to a single 26-word sentence. After repeatedly allowing Trump to remove the leaders of other independent agencies, the conservative court appeared to draw a line around the central bank in … Read more
Sign up for Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism and advice available, delivered to your inbox daily. After federal agents killed an unarmed American citizen in broad daylight last week, top government officials rushed to defend the shooter, labeled a mother’s attempt to escape an escalating confrontation as “domestic terrorism” and blamed the … Read more
Justices rarely complain openly about the Supreme Court, for the same reason most people don’t publicly chastise their bosses. Attacking your boss is a good way to ensure that your work will be cut – or worse. So it’s remarkable how many justices have published opinions critical of the Supreme Court’s decision New York State … Read more
By Jan Wolfe WASHINGTON, Jan 12 (Reuters) – Tom Goldstein was a prominent Washington lawyer who argued dozens of cases before the U.S. Supreme Court until a double life involving high-stakes poker games hijacked his career. Now, Goldstein is betting that jurors will throw out federal tax evasion charges against him and spare him prison … Read more
The companies are jockeying for position if the Supreme Court forces the Trump administration to repay billions in tariff revenue it collected this year. But they do so without clarity on the best approach and amid much uncertainty about whether any decision to invalidate Trump’s signature “framework” tariffs and demand refunds is even on the … Read more
The Supreme Court’s upholding of how Texas Republicans redrew the state’s congressional map gives hope to California Democrats as they prepare to defend their map in court this month — and encourages other states to follow suit. The High Court allowed Texas to use a congressional map, giving Republicans a better shot at five additional … Read more
By John Kruzel WASHINGTON, Dec 4 (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday revived a redrawn Texas electoral map designed to add more Republicans to the U.S. House of Representatives, boosting President Donald Trump’s bid for his party to retain control of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections. The justices granted a request by … Read more