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The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments on March 31 in the case of Pitchford v. Cain, a Mississippi legal dispute concerning the right to challenge potential racial discrimination in jury selection. The case has undergone multiple appeals since 2006 and raises questions about habeas corpus law and the waiver of rights. Background […]
Colorado Governor Jared Polis announced the appointment of Susan Blanco as the newest justice to the Colorado Supreme Court on Tuesday. Blanco, formerly the chief judge of Colorado’s 8th Judicial District, will fill the vacancy left by the retirement of Justice Melissa Hart. Background Susan Blanco served as chief judge of Colorado’s 8th Judicial District, […]
Small business owners across the United States are grappling with the economic impact of tariffs implemented during the previous administration. A Supreme Court case currently under review could significantly alter the landscape for these businesses, with a decision expected on February 20. Impact on Small Businesses Numerous small business owners have reported negative consequences stemming […]
Representative Eric Burlison of Missouri’s 7th congressional district is leading an amicus curiae brief to the United States Supreme Court. The brief, filed in partnership with the American Center for Law and Justice, supports federal law establishing a uniform Election Day for federal elections. The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments in the […]
Daniel Will has been confirmed as the newest justice on the New Hampshire Supreme Court. The Executive Council approved his nomination in a 4-1 vote on Wednesday. Lucy Lange was also confirmed to lead the Department of Business and Economic Affairs, filling the vacancy left by the resignation of former commissioner Taylor Caswell. Daniel Will’s […]
A Republican member of Congress, along with a group of voters and New York election officials, has petitioned the Supreme Court to allow New York to proceed with the 2026 elections using its current congressional map. This action follows a state court order that prohibited the state from using the existing map and mandated a […]
The Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday in Trump v. CASA, a case concerning President Donald Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship. Justices appeared skeptical of the order’s constitutionality but may grant a procedural victory to Trump. Simultaneously, the Court issued a unanimous decision rebuking the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals for its approach to police […]
Virginia’s Supreme Court is scheduled to review the legality of the process used by the General Assembly to pass a proposed constitutional amendment. The amendment would allow the legislature to redraw Virginia’s congressional boundaries before the 2026 midterm elections. Tazewell County Circuit Court Judge Jack Hurley Jr. initially granted an injunction on January 27, preventing […]
On May 15, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in Barnes v. Felix, reaffirming its “totality of the circumstances” analysis for evaluating the reasonableness of a police officer’s use of force, as established in Graham v. Connor. The ruling clarifies the approach for assessing use of force claims under federal civil rights statute […]
California’s newly drawn congressional maps will be used in the 2026 midterm elections after the U.S. Supreme Court denied an emergency appeal from California Republicans and the U.S. Department of Justice. This decision paves the way for California Democrats to potentially gain five House seats, while significantly reducing the number of Republican seats. Legal Challenges […]