Supreme Court
Chief Justice Roberts and the Long Battle Over the Voting Rights Act: Decades of Strategy, Shifting Power, and the 2025 Showdown
Chief Justice John Roberts’s influence on the Voting Rights Act stretches from his early days in the Reagan Justice Department to the present Supreme Court, shaping decades of legal battles over minority voting protections. As the Court weighs a pivotal…
Supreme Court Greenlights Texas Gerrymandered Map for 2026 Elections: What It Means for Voters and Democracy
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to allow Texas to use its contested congressional map for the 2026 midterms sparks fierce debate over racial gerrymandering, partisan power plays, and the future of fair representation.
Trump Supreme Court Tariff Case: Will $2K Payouts and Economic Shifts Follow the Ruling?
As the Supreme Court weighs the legality of President Trump’s sweeping tariff authority, Americans await the potential for $2,000 payouts and a major shift in U.S. trade policy—while critics warn of rising consumer costs and constitutional questions.
Supreme Court Temporarily Restores Texas Congressional Map Amid Redistricting Battles
Justice Samuel Alito’s emergency intervention has allowed Texas to proceed with its contested congressional map for the 2026 primaries, setting the stage for a heated legal and political showdown over redistricting that could reshape the House balance.
Bolsonaro Arrested in Brazil Amid Fears of Escape After Coup Conviction
Former President Jair Bolsonaro was arrested in Brasilia following a preventive warrant, as Brazil’s Supreme Court cited fears he would attempt to flee or seek asylum ahead of his 27-year prison sentence for leading a failed coup.
Supreme Courts Take Center Stage: Louisiana Land Use and Pennsylvania Skill Games Decisions to Shape Local Futures
As Louisiana and Pennsylvania Supreme Courts tackle pivotal cases, the outcomes could redefine local autonomy, regulatory stability, and economic landscapes in both states.
Supreme Court Refuses Kim Davis Appeal, Upholds Same-Sex Marriage Rights
The Supreme Court has declined to hear Kim Davis’s appeal, cementing the constitutional right to same-sex marriage and ending a decade-long legal battle over religious exemptions for government officials.
Supreme Court Pauses Full SNAP Funding Order Amid Trump Shutdown Battle
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson temporarily halted a lower court’s order requiring the Trump administration to fully fund November SNAP benefits, intensifying uncertainty for millions relying on food aid as the government shutdown drags on.
Supreme Court Clears Way for Controversial B.C. Ostrich Cull Amid Avian Flu Fears
The Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed the final appeal against culling over 300 ostriches at Universal Ostrich Farms in B.C., ending months of legal battles and protests. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency will now proceed with depopulation to contain…
Gerrymandering Unleashed: How Mid-Decade Redistricting Is Reshaping American Democracy
Mid-decade gerrymandering, driven by partisan interests and enabled by recent Supreme Court decisions, is rapidly transforming the electoral landscape in the United States, prompting fierce debates about representation, voting rights, and the future of democracy.
Supreme Court Ruling on Trump’s Tariffs: What’s at Stake for Canada’s Economy?
As the U.S. Supreme Court reviews President Trump’s sweeping tariff powers, Canada faces uncertainty over sectoral and emergency-based duties that could reshape its trade and economic future.
EHRC Withdraws Trans Exclusion Guidance Amid Legal Challenge
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has withdrawn its interim guidance on trans exclusion from single-sex spaces following widespread criticism and ongoing legal challenges, leaving organisations uncertain and the government urged to accelerate the approval of updated regulations.
Supreme Court and the Voting Rights Act
The U.S. Supreme Court is addressing a pivotal case that could redefine the Voting Rights Act, impacting minority representation and constitutional interpretations.
Clarence Thomas Raises Concerns Over Judicial Trends
Justice Clarence Thomas has voiced alarm over various legal trends, from the expansion of presidential powers to First Amendment interpretations, highlighting the evolving dynamics of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Supreme Court Rejects Alex Jones Appeal: Sandy Hook Families Near $1.4B Judgment
The Supreme Court’s refusal to hear Alex Jones’ appeal brings Sandy Hook families closer to collecting $1.4 billion in damages, marking a pivotal moment in the long-running legal battle over Jones’ conspiracy claims.
