The Latest Breaking News from John Roberts

What's In A Name?

A doctrine by any other name would be just as major.

Reason · Jul 5, 2022

Liam Denning: The Supreme Court prefers climate policy to be expensive

If it feels as if the Supreme Court is hellbent on dividing us further, last week's ruling on the Environmental Protection Agency’s powers raised that feeling to whole new level.

Tribune News Service · Jul 2, 2022

Clarence Thomas is at the peak of his power

Thomas has been laying the groundwork for this moment for years.

Axios · Jul 2, 2022

John Roberts is the chief justice of the US Supreme Court. But the fall of Roe v Wade and abortion rights have left him 'weakened'

As Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court, John Roberts has enjoyed one of the most powerful positions in American society. But when Donald Trump installed three of his own picks on the bench, suddenly everything changed.

ABC News · Jul 1, 2022

SCOTUS Said Ambitious Climate Regulations Need To Come From Congress. Lawmakers Are Furious.

Plus: A new lawsuit challenges D.C.'s ban on carrying guns on public transit, Denver's latest housing affordability initiative will make the city more expensive, and more...

Reason · Jul 1, 2022

Commentary: Another devastating Supreme Court decision — this time for the environment and public safety

The Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision on Thursday to severely limit the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency to combat greenhouse gas emissions is devastating at a time when climate change endangers the planet.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 1, 2022

Noah Feldman: Supreme Court has taken control of climate policy

By a 6-3 vote, the Supreme Court has held that the Environmental Protection Agency lacks authority to order reduced emissions to fight climate change.

Tribune News Service · Jul 1, 2022

The Supreme Court has curtailed EPA's power to regulate carbon pollution – and sent a warning to other regulators

In a highly anticipated but not unexpected 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled on June 30, 2022, that the Obama administration’s Clean Power Plan exceeded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s authority under the Clean Air Act.

The Conversation · Jul 1, 2022

US Supreme Court limits use of Clean Air Act to curb power plant emissions

In a blow to the fight against climate change, the Supreme Court on Thursday limited how the nation’s main anti-air pollution law can be used to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from power plants.

France 24 · Jun 30, 2022

Supreme Court's 'Remain in Mexico' ruling puts immigration policy in the hands of voters – as long as elected presidents follow the rules

In the very last decision of its latest term, the Supreme Court released a major ruling that not only clears a barrier to ending a signature policy of the Trump administration but also signals that the future of immigration policy is in the hands of the electorate.

The Conversation · Jun 30, 2022