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US Supreme Court signals delay in ruling on Trump's claim of absolute immunity

The Supreme Court on Thursday appeared likely to reject former President Donald Trump’s claim of absolute immunity from prosecution over election interference, but several justices signaled reservations about the charges that could cause a lengthy delay, possibly beyond November’s election.

France 24

SCOTUS Weighs the Risk of Presidential Timidity Against the Risk of Presidential Impunity

Most of the justices seem skeptical of granting Donald Trump complete immunity from criminal prosecution for "official acts."

Reason

Six takeaways from Trump immunity hearing and New York hush money trial

Testimony in Trump’s New York trial continues as Supreme Court considers immunity claim in separate federal case.

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Trump immunity case suggests new role for supreme court: kingmaker

Oral arguments over former president’s claim of immunity seem to have left Trump happier than the justice department

The Guardian - US

US Supreme Court Weighs Trump Claim Of 'Absolute Immunity'

The US Supreme Court heard arguments on Thursday on whether a former president is immune from criminal prosecution and appeared poised to issue a ruling that could further delay Donald Trump's trial on charges of conspiring to overturn the 2020 election.

International Business Times

Justice Kagan Questions Presidential Immunity In Trump Case

Justice Kagan's reference to the framers' intent highlights presidential accountability under the law in a Supreme Court hearing.

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Supreme Court Debates Presidential Immunity In Trump Case

Supreme Court debates presidential immunity in coup scenario, exploring legal complexities and implications for accountability.

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Heated arguments at the Supreme Court in newest abortion case

At issue is a clash between federal and state law about how pregnant women must be treated in the emergency room.

WEKU

Supreme Court Debates Idaho Abortion Ban In Medical Emergencies

Supreme Court oral arguments on Idaho's abortion ban in medical emergencies and conflict with federal law.

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Supreme Court airs concerns over Oregon city's homelessness law - Roll Call

The Supreme Court appeared hesitant Monday to draw sharp lines about when local governments can criminalize public camping.

Roll Call

The Supreme Court opens the door to more discrimination claims involving job transfers

The U.S. Supreme Court has made it easier for workers to bring employment discrimination suits over job transfers. The decision was unanimous, but the reasoning was not.

WEKU

Supreme Court Eases Path For Discrimination Lawsuits Against Employers

Supreme Court ruling favors employee in discrimination case involving forced transfer, setting precedent for future lawsuits.

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SCOTUS Misses a Chance To Protect Peaceful Protesters

Under a legal theory endorsed by the 5th Circuit, Martin Luther King Jr. could have been liable for other people’s violence.

Reason

Supreme Court gives skeptical eye to key statute used to prosecute Jan. 6 rioters

Conservatives on the court expressed varying degrees of skepticism about the charge of obstructing an official proceeding.

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Supreme Court questions use of statute against Jan. 6 defendants - Roll Call

The Supreme Court aired concerns Tuesday about the 'obstruction' charge against defendants in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.

Reason

Supreme Court Rules There Is No "Legislative Exception" to the Takings Clause

The decision is unanimous, though some related issues have been left for later resolution.

Reason

Culture Warrior in Chief

The modern presidency is a divider, not a uniter. It has become far too powerful to be anything else.

The Guardian - US

US supreme court abortion pill hearing: key takeaways

Justices appear skeptical of arguments against mifepristone as pharmaceutical industry considers case existential threat

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Will the Supreme Court Let Sylvia Gonzalez Sue the Political Enemies Who Engineered Her Arrest?

"Mayors should not be allowed to launder animus through warrants," the former city council member's lawyer told the justices.

The Texas Tribune

U.S. Supreme Court hears Texas case on politically motivated arrests

Former Castle Hills Council Member Sylvia Gonzalez sued the city after police arrested her for tampering with government records, which she said was in retaliation for her criticism of the city manager.

Roll Call

Supreme Court lets Texas enforce state law allowing deportation - Roll Call

The Supreme Court allowed Texas to enforce a state law Tuesday that allows officials to effectively deport undocumented immigrants.

WEKU

Supreme Court seems wary of barring government contacts with social media

At issue was a sweeping Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals decision that barred government officials from having contacts with social media platforms.

The Guardian - US

US supreme court hears case on government’s power over online misinformation

Plaintiffs in Murthy v Missouri argue White House requests to take down coronavirus misinformation violate first amendment

Roll Call

Supreme Court limits who qualifies for 'safety valve' sentencing law - Roll Call

The Supreme Court limited eligibility Friday for a “safety valve” for defendants to avoid mandatory minimum prison sentences.

Reason

Does the Law of Standing "Need a Rewrite" After TransUnion?

Another federal appellate judge expresses discontent with current standing doctrine.

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