Justice Amy Coney Barrett, who joined the Supreme Court as one of Donald Trump’s three nominees nearly three years ago, recently discussed the increasing criticism the court has been facing. Speaking at a judicial conference in Wisconsin, Barrett stated that as public figures, justices and judges should expect public criticism as part of their …
The Supreme Court has temporarily halted a nationwide settlement with Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, which aimed to protect the Sackler family from civil lawsuits related to the opioid crisis. The Biden administration requested the delay, and the high court will hear arguments later this year on whether the settlement can proceed. Under the …
Affirmative action has been a topic of intense debate, with supporters and counterprotesters clashing outside the Supreme Court. But the implications of the recent ruling on college admissions go beyond the courtroom, as major businesses express concerns about how it could impact their diversity goals and hiring practices. Companies like Apple, General Electric, Google, Salesforce, …
Donald Trump sought assistance from the Supreme Court on Friday, following his not guilty plea to federal felony charges. However, instead of submitting a formal filing, the former president made a request for intervention in a post on Truth Social. He reiterated his allegations that President Biden is behind his prosecution to sabotage his …
A proposal has been passed by a Senate committee that requires the Supreme Court to implement an ethics code for itself. However, despite this progress, it is unlikely that the bill will gain support from the rest of Congress as it cannot clear the full Senate or House without Republican backing, according to CBS …
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin plans to take his conviction for second-degree murder in the killing of George Floyd to the US Supreme Court after the Minnesota Supreme Court declined to hear the case, according to his attorney. The state’s highest court rejected Chauvin’s petition without comment, leaving his conviction and sentence unchanged. However, …
Biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy is gaining momentum in the GOP 2024 race and has made an intriguing move to attract conservative voters. He recently unveiled a list of potential Supreme Court nominees that includes Republican Senators Ted Cruz and Mike Lee, as well as six judges known for their conservative rulings on significant cultural issues. …
The Supreme Court justices’ visits to college campuses have recently come under scrutiny for their potential influence on fundraising efforts. An investigation by the AP has uncovered thousands of pages of documents revealing how public colleges and universities use these visits as opportunities to generate donations, often pairing justices with influential donors who have interests …
Damircudic | E+ | Getty Images Scammers are likely focusing on student loan borrowers following the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the Biden administration’s debt forgiveness plan on Friday, and as loan repayments are expected to resume in the fall, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In a consumer alert issued on Saturday, …
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to allow a graphic designer to refuse service to same-sex couples on religious grounds, Justice Sonia Sotomayor and actor Michael Imperioli have both expressed harsh criticism. Imperioli, known for his roles on “The Sopranos” and “The White Lotus,” responded by announcing his own plan to exercise this …