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...
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.