US Supreme Court Tag

Kirkland & Ellis Law Firm Forces Out Conservative Superstar Paul Clement After He Won Big SCOTUS 2nd Amendment Case

Posted by William A. Jacobson on July 02, 2022 52 Comments

WSJ Editorial Board: "Kirkland’s invertebrate abdication illustrates how progressive ideology dominates the commanding heights of American law, business and culture. If you want to know why a groundswell of opposition against this woke conformity is building in the provinces, this is it."...

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China Slams U.S. Supreme Court’s EPA Ruling, Tells Biden Admin to Stick to ‘Climate’ Obligations

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on July 02, 2022 32 Comments

WH Climate Czar John Kerry doubles down on climate agenda, says SCOTUS ruling "doesn’t take away our ability to do a whole bunch of things that we need to get done." ...

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New York Democrats Undermine Supreme Court 2nd Amendment Ruling In New Legislation

Posted by William A. Jacobson on July 01, 2022 86 Comments

Among other things, lawful concealed carry of guns would be banned almost everywhere by designating much of society a "sensitive" location. State governors like Kathy Hochul in New York are banking on the limited SCOTUS docket to evade the ruling, even if they ultimately lose....

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A Unanimous SCOTUS Lifts The Fear Of Prosecution For Physicians Prescribing Pain Medication In Good Faith

Posted by Ilana Cutler on June 30, 2022 47 Comments

What a week in SCOTUS news! While the media has chosen to focus almost exclusively on you- know-what, there is another medical holding that merits coverage.  In the consolidated cases of Ruan v. United States and Kahn v. United States, the Court delivered a 9-0 opinion, written by Justice Breyer, taking the feet of the law off of the necks of doctors who prescribe drugs to treat pain in their patients.

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George Washington University Rejects Student Demands to Remove Clarence Thomas From Faculty

Posted by Mike LaChance on June 30, 2022 5 Comments

"GWU officials said that they will not remove Thomas from his current position with the school because he has not violated the school’s policy on academic freedom"...

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SCOTUS: Biden Can End ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy

Posted by Mary Chastain on June 30, 2022 28 Comments

Kavanaugh: "The larger policy story behind this case is the multi-decade inability of the political branches to provide DHS with sufficient facilities to detain noncitizens who seek to enter the United States pending their immigration proceedings."...

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Supreme Court Aborts The Green New Deal, Strikes Down EPA’s Carbon-Emission Power Grab

Posted by William A. Jacobson on June 30, 2022 74 Comments

Chief Justice Roberts for the 6-3 Majority - "Capping carbon dioxide emissions at a level that will force a nationwide transition away from the use of coal to generate electricity may be a sensible “solution to the crisis of the day." ...

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Why Are The Angriest Abortion-Ruling Protesters In Deep-Blue States Where There Will Be No Impact?

Posted by New Neo on June 29, 2022 41 Comments

It's mental, and Orange Man did it to them....

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Justice Breyer Retiring Thursday

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on June 29, 2022 52 Comments

Justice Breyer announced he is hanging up his robe tomorrow.

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SCOTUS: Oklahoma Can Prosecute Non-Native Americans for Crimes Committed on Native American Lands

Posted by Mary Chastain on June 29, 2022 31 Comments

"Castro-Huerta’s argument would require this Court to treat Indian victims as second-class citizens. We decline to do so."...

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Progressives Prove Their Rotten Hypocrisy With Racial Slurs Against Clarence Thomas

Posted by Mike LaChance on June 29, 2022 4 Comments

"I witnessed multiple conversations between white progressives questioning if Clarence knows he’s black"...

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Students Petition to Have Clarence Thomas Removed as Lecturer at George Washington U. Law School

Posted by Mike LaChance on June 28, 2022 16 Comments

"Make your voice heard and help us kick Clarence Thomas out of Foggy Bottom"...

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Rhode Island’s New Gun Control Measures May Not Survive Constitutional Challenges

Posted by Cody Wisniewski on June 26, 2022 39 Comments

For now—especially in light of the Bruen decision—the arguments being offered for these laws are far from impressive....

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‘Feminists’ Propose ‘Sex Strike’ After Supreme Court Abortion Ruling

Posted by Stacey Matthews on June 26, 2022 115 Comments

"I suggest a sex strike. It is no longer safe to have sex in America, so therefore you withhold it. Sleep with women. Let's go for it. Let's advocate for some false lesbianism," TikTok user EmilyScott1990 proposed....

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Some Blue States Already Trying to Work Around SCOTUS 2nd Amendment Ruling

Posted by Mike LaChance on June 26, 2022 47 Comments

Liberal states like California and New York are working to fortify certain gun laws following the Supreme Court's decision on guns last week. It should come as no surprise that they would do so.

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“Experts” Find New Source Of Future Biden Economy Trouble: SCOTUS Abortion Ruling

Posted by William A. Jacobson on June 26, 2022 36 Comments

Axios: "Experts warned that the U.S. will see devastating economic consequences from the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade."...

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European Leaders and Media in Meltdown Over Roe v. Wade Decision

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on June 25, 2022 56 Comments

UK's Guardian: "The short version of how Americans lost their right to terminate a pregnancy might be summed up in one name: Trump." ...

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‘The Hell With the SCOTUS’: Maxine Waters Says Pro-Aborts Will ‘Fight in the Streets’ After Abortion Ruling

Posted by Stacey Matthews on June 25, 2022 45 Comments

"The hell with the Supreme Court. We will defy them. Women will be in control of their bodies. And if they think black women are intimidated or afraid, they got another thought coming," Waters stated. "We are going to make sure we fight for the...

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