The Latest Breaking News from John Roberts

Affirmative action in universities officially ENDED by Supreme Court in landmark decision

The landmark decision overturns long-standing precedent that has benefitted Black and Latino students in higher education

Daily Mirror · Jun 29, 2023

US Supreme court rules against affirmative action in college admissions

Court overturns plans allowing colleges to consider applicant’s race during admissions process

Evening Standard · Jun 29, 2023

Editorial: Safeguarding the vote: Chief Justice John Roberts defends democracy by rejecting a crazy state legislature concept

No, state legislatures do not have almost unchecked authority regarding federal elections; state courts are empowered to decide whether the district lines legislators draw and the voting laws they write are consistent with state constitutions and legally created independent commissions and other entities having legitimate roles as well. That was…

Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2023

Alito linked to Moore v. Harper law firm

Alito has a close relationship with Charles Cooper, whose law firm is representing petitioners in the pivotal case

Salon · Jun 28, 2023

Noah Feldman: The Supreme Court just stood up for electoral democracy

In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court firmly rejected the so-called independent state legislature theory. This bizarre theory would have allowed renegade legislators to violate their state constitutions in setting rules for federal elections — allowing them to hijack elections for U.S. Congress and even the presidency.

Tribune News Service · Jun 28, 2023

Supreme Court rejects novel legislative theory, but leaves door open for 2024 election challenges

The U.S. Supreme Court shot down a controversial legal theory that could have changed the way elections are run across the country, but left the door open to more limited challenges that could increase its role in deciding voting disputes during the 2024 presidential election

The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023

Supreme Court Confirms That State Legislatures Can't Ignore the Constitution When Writing Election Rules

Chief Justice John Roberts decisively rejected the independent state legislature theory.

Reason · Jun 27, 2023

Experts warn over SCOTUS election ruling

Big win for democracy leaves "just enough room for a bit of mischief in the future," law professor says

Salon · Jun 27, 2023

Supreme Court rejects Independent State Legislature theory, but leaves door ajar

The court rules that state constitutions can protect voting rights in federal elections and state courts can enforce those provisions, a key opinion that should safeguard 2024 election integrity.

WEKU · Jun 27, 2023

‘Conservative justices? Yeah, in what way?’ Key senator on a supreme court in thrall to special interests

Sheldon Whitehouse says recent court may be undergoing a ‘course correction’ following backlash to its extremist ruling and ethics scandals

The Guardian - US · Jun 26, 2023