The Latest Breaking News from the US Supreme Court

Killer apologizes profusely in final moments before being executed for double murder

He addressed the victim’s son directly years after stabbing him 25 times

The Independent UK · Mar 17

The Enduring Fight Over 'Fighting Words'

More than eight decades ago, the Supreme Court invented a vague First Amendment exception that would-be censors continue to invoke.

Reason · Mar 14

Path to New Trial Opens for Alabama Murder Convict After 35 Years on Death Row

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision not to review a lower court ruling could lead to a new trial for Michael Sockwell, convicted of murder in 1990.

International Business Times UK · Mar 4

Supreme Court’s Michigan pipeline case is about Native rights and fossil fuels, not just technical legal procedure

What began as a straightforward question from one water-quality advocate has morphed into a high-stakes battle over an oil pipeline at the highest levels of the U.S. government – with implications that go far beyond the fate of a technical legal conflict.

The Conversation · Feb 24

The Punjabi immigrant’s son who challenged President Trump: The story of Indian-origin lawyer Neal Katyal

On February 20, 2026, the Us Supreme Court handed Indian-origin attorney and former Acting US Solicitor General Neal Katyal a decisive victory. In a 6–3 decision, the Court struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, ruling that the administration had exceeded its authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act…

The Times of India · Feb 24

Cotton

Cotton futures are mixed, with March up 5 points and other contracts down 35 to 56 points. Crude oil futures are down 31 cents per barrel on the day at $66.17. The US dollar index is down $0.124 at $97.610. On Friday, the US Supreme Court ruled the President cannot...

Barchart · Feb 23

India cancels key trade mission to US over Trump tariffs chaos

Visit by Indian trade delegation was due to begin on Monday but has now been postponed indefinitely after US Supreme Court ruling on Trump’s tariff regime

The Independent UK · Feb 22

‘If tariffs are such a good idea…’: Indian-origin lawyer Neal Katyal challenges Trump’s 15% global levy

Neal Katyal, the Indian-origin lawyer who successfully challenged President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs at the US Supreme Court has now cast fresh doubt on the legality of the administration’s new 15 per cent import levy.

The Times of India · Feb 22

US President Trump raises global tariffs to 15% day after Supreme Court ruling

Britain’s biggest business organisation, the British Chamber of Commerce, warned the move by the US president would deal a further blow to UK businesses

Evening Standard · Feb 21

Who is Neal Katyal? Indian-American lawyer at center of Trump's biggest legal setback

Neal Katyal, son of Indian immigrants, led the legal team that successfully challenged President Trump's global tariffs. The Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling affirmed that only Congress, not the President, holds the power to tax Americans, marking a significant victory for constitutional limits on executive authority.

The Times of India · Feb 21