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The Supreme Court For The First Time Refers To Our "Colorblind Constitution"

130 years later, Justice Harlan's Plessy dissent is now the "supreme law of the land."

Reason

A third language can’t fix schools that can’t deliver the first

Last month, the CBSE issued a circular mandating that Class 9 students study three languages from July 1 – at least two of them Indian, with English demoted to a “foreign language”

Newslaundry

Prolonged matrimonial litigation only leads to perpetuity of marriage on paper: SC

The Supreme Court has dissolved a marriage of a couple living apart for over 15 years. The court noted prolonged litigation and denial of sexual relations as grounds for divorce. Justices Sanjay Karol and Augustine George Masih upheld the High Court's divorce decree. The apex court emphasized that withholding intimacy…

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Support for same-sex marriage declines for first time in years, survey finds

Currently, 65% of U.S. adults believe same-sex marriage should be legal, a slight decrease from 71% recorded in both 2022 and 2023

The Independent UK

After decades of rising support, same-sex marriage acceptance may be stalling, Gallup poll shows

A new Gallup poll finds support for same-sex marriage and relationships in the U.S. has stopped rising after two decades

The Independent UK

'Insult to SC': Congress on Arunachal CM having 'control' over files amid CBI probe

The Congress party has accused the BJP of defying the Supreme Court in Arunachal Pradesh. Chief Minister Pema Khandu reportedly still controls files crucial for a CBI investigation into contract allegations. The Congress leader Jairam Ramesh stated this is an insult to the judiciary and the constitution.

The Economic Times

Federal Appeals Court Rules Trump Transgender Military Ban Unconstitutional in Major Setback for Pete Hegseth

Appeals court rules Trump transgender ban unconstitutional for current troops, allows new recruit restrictions. Set for Supreme Court appeal

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SC forms high-powered expert panel to re-examine Aravalli definition

The Supreme Court has formed a high-powered committee to review the Centre's report on the Aravalli hills. This panel will conduct an independent assessment of the definition and boundaries of the Aravalli range. The committee, led by Kanchan Devi, will submit its findings by August 31, 2026.

The Economic Times

Thaksin granted royal-birthday pardon

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been named among those granted a royal pardon in celebration of Her Majesty the Queen’s 4th cycle birthday anniversary, Justice Minister Pol Lt Gen Rutthapon Naowarat said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

The Supreme Court Reverses Inferior Court Supremacy In Alabama

Alabama has no obligation to follow a vacated order, and had every right to challenge a district court's order until it is settled by the Supreme Court.

Reason

Americans face new price hikes as Trump targets imports from dozens of countries over ‘forced labor’

The U.S. Trade Representative has announced the Trump administration is proposing tariffs of 10% or more for dozens of major trading partners following a probe into alleged forced labor

The Independent UK

US govt appeals judge's order for tariff refunds

The Trump administration is appealing a court order for refunds of global tariffs. These tariffs were previously invalidated by the Supreme Court. The refunds could amount to 166 billion dollars. US Customs and Border Protection has started processing some repayments. This appeal may affect the ongoing refund process. President Trump…

The Economic Times

Supreme Court allows Alabama to use new congressional map

The Supreme Court allowed Alabama to move forward with its new congressional map in a decision issued Tuesday evening, pausing a lower-court ruling that the map was likely unconstitutional. The unsigned order from the court’s conservative majority allowed the state to use its preferred map, one first adopted in 2023…

Roll Call

Fewer Migrants, Fewer Homeless

The rare reported fall in the nation's homeless population is mostly the result of the ebbing migrant surge of 2023 and 2024.

Reason

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Free Speech Unmuted: The First Amendment and Privacy Rights

Jane Bambauer and I explore the uneasy collision between free speech and privacy law—from anonymous pamphlets and wiretaps to revenge porn, hidden cameras, Hulk Hogan, and whether anyone truly owns their own name or life story.

Reason

New in Civitas: "The Roberts Court Needs To Reboot The Machinery Of Death"

"The way for judges to stop tinkering with the machinery of death is to stop tinkering with the machinery of death."

AAP

Trump plans to appeal order allowing all importers that paid struck-down tariffs to seek refunds

Businesses big and small have started receiving refunds after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump improperly imposed some tariffs on imported goods

The Economic Times

Exclusion of married daughter from definition of 'family' manifestly arbitrary: SC

The Supreme Court has ruled that married daughters are eligible for compassionate appointments. The court found excluding them from the definition of 'family' to be arbitrary and unconstitutional. This decision overturns a High Court order. The apex court emphasized that dependency, not marital status, should be the key factor.

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Can govt employee be terminated from service for suppressing higher qualification: SC to examine

The Supreme Court will review a Telangana High Court ruling. The ruling upheld the termination of a Scheduled Tribe employee for not disclosing higher qualifications. The employee was 'intermediate pass' but applied for a 'tenth pass' job. The court noted that higher qualifications should not be a ground for disqualification.…

The Economic Times

Even casual employee can claim pension: SC says pension is a right, not favour

The Supreme Court ruled that government employees cannot be denied pension for decades of service due to a lack of formal regularization. In a significant victory for a Bihar widow, the court declared pension an earned legal entitlement, not a discretionary benefit, rejecting the government's financial burden argument.

The Economic Times

CJI administers oath of office to five new SC judges, strength rises to 37

Five new judges have taken oath as Supreme Court judges. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant administered the oath. The Supreme Court now has 37 judges, the highest ever. This follows an increase in the sanctioned strength to 38.

Ballotpedia

Robe & Gavel: SCOTUS releases new opinions

Welcome to the June 1 edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S.

Latin Times

Trump Claims Courts Are 'RIGGED' After Kennedy Center Ruling, Warns SCOTUS Could Rule Against Birthright Citizenship Too

The president also criticized the Supreme Court's February decision invalidating most of his tariffs, which the court ruled exceeded presidential authority

Reason

Justice Thomas Faults The Court's Inconsistent Approach to Summary Reversals

This aspect of the "shadow" docket is largely ignored.

Fortune

After issuing more than $20 billion in tariff refunds, the Trump administration is now pursuing legal action to bring the process to a standstill

The Justice Department said in a court filing it would appeal a federal judge’s order allowing all importers—not just those who sued the administration—to seek out refunds.

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