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Stephen L. Carter: The mystery of Gorsuch’s passionate support for tribes

During Justice Neil Gorsuch’s six years on the Supreme Court, the justices have faced 10 cases involving the rights of Native American individuals or tribes. Every time, Gorsuch has voted in favor of Indian rights — including thrice in the past two weeks. Whether in the majority or the minority,…

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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

‘Victims are terrified’: supreme court ruling on stalking cases sparks alarm

Advocates fear ripple effects for other cases as court rules a perpetrator must be aware of the impact of their behavior

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Florida Supreme Court justice should recuse himself on key abortion case, says ex-chief justice

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Barbara Pariente, a former chief justice of the Florida Supreme Court, said Tuesday that one of the current justices, Charles Canady, should recuse himself from the case before the court that will decide if state efforts to sharply reduce access to abortion are constitutional.

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Supreme Court says state lawmakers can't just ignore state law when drawing voting districts or choosing presidential electors

For months, legislators, legal scholars and people simply interested in democracy and elections were fixated on a case before the Supreme Court, Moore v. Harper. Those following the case, which asked the justices to rule on the “independent state legislature doctrine,” have held their collective breath awaiting the outcome, which…

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Alito wife's deal raises ethics concerns

Alito’s wife has an agreement to receive nearly a quarter of the oil and gas sales from the lease

Salon

Can President Biden’s executive order help American women get better birth control?

The White House wants to remove insurance barriers to birth control access, two months after Fortune published an investigation into those problems.

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From Obama to state lawmakers, reaction pours in to Supreme Court ruling on North Carolina election case

WASHINGTON — Democrats took an immediate victory lap Tuesday morning after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected an election theory from North Carolina’s Republican legislative leaders that would have allowed them to give their party an upper hand in future elections.

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Supreme Court makes it harder to prosecute online stalkers

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday made it somewhat harder to prosecute online stalkers, ruling the 1st Amendment protects the free speech of those who repeatedly send unwanted and harassing messages if they lack the understanding that their words are seen as threatening.

Los Angeles Times

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

Supreme Court rejects GOP claim that state lawmakers have full power over elections

WASHINGTON — In another surprise ruling, the Supreme Court on Tuesday firmly rejected a Republican claim that the Constitution gives state lawmakers full and unchecked power over the elections of members of Congress and the president in their state.

Los Angeles Times

HC concludes hearing on habeas corpus petition filed by Senthilbalaji’s wife challenging his arrest by ED

The Hindu

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

Supreme Court Rules Alabama Redistricting Plan Violated Voting Rights Act

Decision Sends Case Back to Trial Court, Alabama to Redraw Congressional Map

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State courts can review election laws, top US court rules

Supreme Court rejects bid to grant state lawmakers unchecked powers over organising federal elections in their states.

Axios

Supreme Court rejects sweeping conservative bid to control elections

The court rejected the independent state legislature theory.

The Independent UK

Supreme Court makes it more difficult to convict someone of making a threat

The Supreme Court has ruled to make it more difficult to convict a person of making a violent threat

The Independent UK

Supreme Court rejects fringe theory that could give GOP state lawmakers unchecked election authority

Justices reject ‘independent state legislature’ theory that animated GOP attempts to overturn election results

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Supreme Court rejects GOP redistricting claim in North Carolina elections case

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against North Carolina’s Republicans, saying state lawmakers do not have sole authority to set rules for federal elections without interference from state judges.

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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.

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UK Government challenged to adopt UNCRC as 'blocked' bill to be brought forward

SOCIAL justice secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville has confirmed changes will be made to UNCRC legislation to allow it to be introduced in Scotland.

The Independent UK

Supreme Court upholds North Carolina ruling that congressional districts violated state law

The Supreme Court has ruled that North Carolina’s top court did not overstep its bounds in striking down a congressional districting plan as excessively partisan under state law

The Guardian - US

McCarthy says Trump ‘stronger today than in 2016’ after doubting his ability to win earlier – as it happened

Republican House speaker backtracked on comments made earlier where he questioned if the ex-president is the best GOP nominee for 2024

The Hindu

Explained | Rehana Fathima case: Obscenity laws and the policing of female sexuality

The Supreme Court dismissed all charges against Rehana Fathima, who accused of obscenity for letting her child draw on her semi-nude body in a bid to teach respect for women’s bodies and make a political statement about bodily autonomy.

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Supreme Court backs state court power in federal election cases - Roll Call

The Supreme Court backed the power of state courts Tuesday in a dispute over North Carolina's congressional map.

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