US Law
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Clarence Thomas’s Judicial Philosophy Gains Ground in Lower Courts
A former clerk for Justice Clarence Thomas has defied Supreme Court precedent, signaling a shift in how conservative judges interpret binding high-court rulings.
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The Evolving Judiciary: Transparency, Principles, and Judicial Accountability
From the Tennessee Supreme Court’s mandate on judicial transparency to the U.S. Supreme Court’s evolving reliance on ‘legal principles,’ the judiciary faces a shifting landscape of accountability and interpretation.
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U.S. Customs Faces Federal Court Over $166 Billion Tariff Refund Scope
A federal court hearing is addressing the scope of tariff refunds following a Supreme Court ruling, as the Justice Department challenges the eligibility of non-litigant companies to receive payments.
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Federal Court Blocks West Point Speech Restrictions, Upholding Academic Freedom
U.S. District Judge Cathy Seibel has issued a preliminary injunction against West Point’s prior-approval policies for faculty, citing an ‘ongoing chill’ on academic freedom.
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Judicial Scrutiny Over Trump’s $10 Billion IRS Lawsuit Conflict
A federal judge is questioning the viability of President Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS, highlighting the inherent conflict of suing one’s own administration.