Associate Justice Samuel Alito (L), and founder, president and co-CEO of Elliott Management, Paul Singer (R) Reuters (L) | CNBC (R) Senate Democrats have strongly criticized Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito for not disclosing his trip on a private plane owned by hedge-fund billionaire Paul Singer as a gift. Alito had traveled with Singer to …
Former President Donald J. Trump was required to provide $5.6 million in security while he appeals a civil verdict concerning allegations of sexual abuse and defamation made by writer E. Jean Carroll. A court filing on Friday revealed the details of this arrangement. If Trump’s appeal is unsuccessful, Carroll will receive the $5 million awarded …
New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently held a press conference at her office on 633 3rd Avenue. During the conference, she addressed various topics including the COVID-19 pandemic, abortion rights, monkeypox, and inviting businesses to relocate to New York based on equality, abortion rights, and a friendly business climate. Governor Hochul’s announcement included signing a …
In a significant victory for the White House, the Supreme Court has rejected a Republican-led challenge to a Biden administration policy that focuses on deporting immigrants who pose the highest risk to public safety. With an 8-1 majority vote, the justices authorized the implementation of the policy, acknowledging the limitations in funding and resources to …
The Supreme Court has upheld a section of federal law that allows for the prosecution of individuals who encourage illegal immigration. In a 7-2 vote, the court rejected the argument that the law is too broad and violates the Constitution. The case involved a California man named Helaman Hansen, who deceived non-citizens by offering adult …
The Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision against the Navajo Nation in a water dispute concerning the drought-stricken Colorado River. The states of Arizona, Nevada, and Colorado, along with water districts in California, had requested the court to decide in their favor, arguing that siding with the Navajo Nation would disrupt existing agreements and …
In a preemptive response to potential ethics violations, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito published an op-ed before the release of a report by ProPublica. However, ProPublica did release their report, detailing how hedge fund billionaire Paul Singer flew Alito to Alaska on a private jet in 2008 for a luxury fishing trip costing over $100,000. …
Maryland voters will have the opportunity to vote on a constitutional amendment next year to secure the right to abortion in the state. The House of Delegates voted in favor of putting the amendment on the ballot, following its approval by the state Senate. If passed, a simple majority of voters would be needed to …
A federal appeals court has made a significant ruling regarding the availability of abortion pills in the United States. The court’s decision, which came late Wednesday, preserved access to the abortion pill while imposing some restrictions. This ruling adds to the ongoing debate and uncertainty surrounding abortion rights in the country. The majority of abortions …
The use of algorithms to sift through user-generated content is prevalent across most major websites. However, a recent ruling against Google may necessitate tighter regulation of explicit or violent content on internet platforms. This could have significant impacts on internet companies who rely on immunity from the law. Should the ruling be implemented poorly, it …