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The future of many of Donald Trump’s tariffs is uncertain, pending a Supreme Court ruling on the administration’s global trade barriers. The legal question of whether the policy is constitutional is separate from whether it is a sound policy decision. Founders and Economic Democracy The U.S. founders supported economic democracy, a decision-making process that incorporates […]
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear Bayer’s appeal concerning lawsuits alleging that its Roundup weedkiller causes cancer. The case could significantly limit these lawsuits and potentially avert billions of dollars in damages for the company. The justices will review a lower court ruling related to a case brought by a man diagnosed with […]
A legal case originating in Anaconda, Montana, recently reached the United States Supreme Court, resulting in a decision with national implications regarding police entry into private residences. The case stems from an incident that occurred five years ago and clarifies the circumstances under which law enforcement can enter a home without a warrant. Background of […]
California can move forward with a new U.S. House map that would boost Democrats’ chances in the 2026 midterms, a federal court ruled Wednesday. A three-judge panel in Los Angeles ruled 2-1 to deny requests from both state Republicans and the Department of Justice (DOJ) to block the map, giving Democrats a realistic chance at […]
The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments in two cases concerning state restrictions on which school sports teams transgender students can join. The cases stem from laws in West Virginia and Idaho, impacting transgender athletes who sought to compete on female-designated teams at the K-12 and college levels, respectively. While lower courts in both states […]
A federal appeals court has reversed a lower court’s decision and ruled that a lawsuit filed on behalf of Melissa Wooden can proceed. Wooden was tased and shot by Metro Nashville Police Department officers during a mental health crisis in 2021. The U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals determined that the lawsuit plausibly alleges violations […]
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments Tuesday in cases originating from Idaho and West Virginia. These cases concern the constitutionality of state laws that restrict transgender athletes from participating in women’s and girls’ sports. Background of the Cases The cases arise from legal challenges brought by transgender athletes who were prevented from competing […]
Hundreds Gather in Union Square to Support Trans Youth Despite rainy and chilly weather, hundreds of people gathered in Union Square on January 10 to demonstrate support for trans youth in New York City and across the country. The rally occurred just three days before the U.S. Supreme Court was scheduled to hear arguments in […]
Louisiana has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to allow state lawsuits against oil companies to proceed in state courts. Oral arguments are scheduled to begin Monday, January 12, in Washington, D.C., in the case of Chevron USA Inc. V. Plaquemines Parish. The Supreme Court’s decision will focus on the venue of the cases—whether they should […]
The Kenyan Navy is now responsible for managing the MV Igor, also known as “Mashaallah,” following a High Court order. The court’s decision restricts any transactions involving the vessel. Deputy Registrar Evelyn Gaithuma of the High Court Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Division issued the preservation order on Thursday, December 11, 2025, directing the Kenya Navy […]