Kagan pens scathing dissent as Supreme Court kills another campaign finance rule
This post was originally published on this site In a decision Monday that liberal Justice Elena Kagan warned will further corrupt the nation’s money-dominated political system, the U.S. Supreme Court’s right-wing majority struck down a campaign finance regulation limiting federal candidates’ ability to use campaign funds to repay personal loans....
Maryland and Virginia governors urge DOJ to tighten security outside justices’ homes
This post was originally published on this site The Republican governors are asking for federal law enforcement to take the lead in protecting the justices in the weeks and months ahead as protests continue. (Image credit: Stefani Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images)
Legal experts shocked by SCOTUS turmoil in wake of leak: ‘This isn’t Roberts’ court anymore’
This post was originally published on this site A “rattled” Supreme Court is set to have its first meeting amid the response to overturning long-held women’s rights laws, reports Politico. Although some legal observers have mused about whether Chief Justice John Roberts could find a way to moderate the draft...
US Senate to vote Wednesday on abortion rights bill
This post was originally published on this site The US Senate is expected to vote Wednesday on a national abortion rights law — a process likely doomed to fail — after a leaked draft decision signalled the Supreme Court’s readiness to overturn Roe v Wade. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer,...
Pence praises draft opinion overturning Roe
This post was originally published on this siteFormer Vice President Mike Pence on Thursday praised the draft opinion leaked earlier this week that signaled the Supreme Court could overturn Roe v.
Roe leak may impact how Supreme Court decides gun rights, climate and immigration cases this spring
This post was originally published on this siteWhen Supreme Court justices gather on May 12 for their next closed-door conference to discuss pending petitions and outstanding opinions, everything will have changed.
The Supreme Court draft ruling puts Texas’ Henry Cuellar in hot seat over abortion votes ahead of runoff election
This post was originally published on this site When Jessica Cisneros released the first TV ad of her Democratic primary runoff last week, it highlighted how her opponent, U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar of Laredo, was the only House Democrat to vote against legislation to codify Roe v. Wade. “But on...
Supreme Court Confirms That Leaked Abortion Opinion Draft Is Legitimate
This post was originally published on this site The leaked opinion showing a majority of Supreme Court justices voting to overturn abortion rights is legitimate, according to the public information officer of the Supreme Court. “Although the document described in yesterday’s reports is authentic, it does not represent a decision...
Demonstrators Flock to Supreme Court to Promote Abortion Rights
This post was originally published on this siteThe mood outside the court was a mix of anger and mourning, with some demonstrators sitting silently in front of a long line of candles. Others shouted defiant chants.
