Former EEOC commissioner drops lawsuit challenging dismissal after Supreme Court ruling

Court slaughters myth of ‘independent’ agencies: Trump can finally fire bureaucrats

The Supreme Court did something on Monday that constitutional scholars have been debating for 91 years. It overruled Humphrey’s Executor and told Congress it cannot wall off executive branch officers from presidential removal by dressing them up as “independent.” The vote was 6-3. The decision was correct. And the reaction from the Left tells you []

Supreme Court Lets Stand Ruling That Strips Minority Voter Protections Across Seven States

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to review a lower court ruling, effectively ending a key legal tool used to protect minority voters in seven states. By refusing to take up an Arkansas-based lawsuit, the justices left in place a 2025 appeals panel decision affecting Arkansas, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. [] The post Supreme Court Lets Stand Ruling That Strips Minority Voter Protections Across Seven States appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.

ACLU, retired Judge sue Ron DeSantis over unfilled 3rd District bench seat

This is the second time in less than a year that the ACLU has sued DeSantis over a missed judicial appointment deadline. The post ACLU, retired Judge sue Ron DeSantis over unfilled 3rd District bench seat appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns Elections. Lobbying Government..

Supreme Court deals massive blow to Deep State, striking down 90-year precedent * WorldNetDaily * by Fred Lucas and Tyler O’Neil, The Daily Signal

Source link The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to strike down the 90-year-old precedent in Humphrey’s Executor that insulated deep state actors when even the president sought to fire them. “Nearly

Knesset speaker rules out new vote for state comptroller despite court concerns

The matter now returns to the High Court, which will determine whether the vote can stand or whether Michael Rabello's appointment should be invalidated.

Austen Morgan: ​The UK has slapped down Troubles lawfare against the security forces

​On 7 May 2026, the supreme court allowed the secretary of state’s appeal in a case called Dillon, inflicting a major defeat on the clamorous legacy practitioners – the academics, NGOs and five law firms who engage in lawfare against the UK state.

Supreme Court cements Trump's power over agencies long considered independent

In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court struck down a 91-year-old precedent that has prevented presidents from removing members of independent agencies meant to be a check on his power.

Once Again, A Missouri Judge Strikes Down State’s Abortion Restrictions

At a certain point, you’d think the Missouri state legislature would take the hint, but nope, the state attorney general intends to appeal the ruling.

High Court rejects former directors’ bid to delay RM492,480 refund owed to umrah pilgrims

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 — The High Court here today dismissed an application by three former directors and sharehold...

DOJ Sues Virginia Over Laws Restricting ICE

AI News Desk (The Washington Times) The Justice Department filed suit against Virginia last week over two state laws that federal officials say uncons...

FOR INSIDERS | Supreme Court's 6-3 cases: When did justices split along ideological lines?

The Supreme Court split along its 6-3 ideological lines in nearly a quarter of the argued cases this term. The battles were big and small, from President Trump’s agenda to thorny disputes over the meaning of securities statutes. All but two came down in June, the final month of opinion season. Meanwhile, nearly half the cases...

Trump Scores Landmark Supreme Court Win On Who He Can Fire

The U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative majority on Monday overturned a decades-old legal precedent that prevented the president from removing heads of independent agencies. In a 6-3 ruling, authored by Chief Justice John Roberts, the court allowed President Donald Trump to fire Federal Trade Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter. The ruling effectively overturns Humphrey’s Executor v. United States, ...

Court orders Saraki’s arraignment over defamatory publications

A Kwara High Court sitting in Ilorin has dismissed a preliminary objection filed by former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, and ordered his arraignment. Justice M. O. Folorunsho delivered the ruling on Friday, holding that the court possessed the jurisdiction to hear the criminal case before it. The judge dismissed the defendant’s preliminary objection in The post Court orders Saraki’s arraignment over defamatory publications appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.

<i>Obergefell</i>, 11 Years On

The question of whether the Supreme Court should revisit the decision, as it did Roe, is on the table.

In a Bit of a Surprise, CO Supreme Court Knocks Down Dem Redistricting Plan

In a Bit of a Surprise, CO Supreme Court Knocks Down Dem Redistricting Plan

Justices Eye 2 More Election Integrity Cases After Clearing Mail Ballot Counting Case

Although the Supreme Court issued a stinging defeat to President Donald Trump and Republicans in an election integrity case, justices have more such cases in the pipeline. One solidly red state, Mississippi, and two battleground states, Arizona and Pennsylvania, were the focal point of election litigation on Monday. The high court ruled 5-4 to uphold...

Supreme Court rejects Trump's push to toss $5 million verdict in E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse case

The high court declined to take up the case in a brief, unexplained order, as is typical.

Showdown At Supreme Court: Blockbuster Final Rulings Set To Reshape Citizenship And Sports

The Supreme Court closes out its term today with a trio of high-stakes decisions, headlined by a ruling on President Donald Trump’s top priority to redefine birthright citizenship. The justices will also decide on the legality of transgender athlete bans in Idaho and West Virginia, alongside a crucial campaign finance case that could eliminate one [] Showdown At Supreme Court: Blockbuster Final Rulings Set To Reshape Citizenship And Sports

Court threatens to dimiss suit against FHC Chief Judge, Justice Lifu in alleged bias suit 

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday threatened to dismiss a suit filed against the Chief Judge of the court, Justice John Tsoho, and Justice Peter Lifu for lack of diligent prosecution. Justice Salim Ibrahim, in a ruling, held that the case would be dismissed if there was no representation for the plaintiff, Mr. Nkemakolam Ukandu, [] Court threatens to dimiss suit against FHC Chief Judge, Justice Lifu in alleged bias suit

The Law 101 – Supreme Court upholds constitutionality in removal of CJ Torkornoo

I have just finished reading the Supreme Court of Ghana’s 84-page landmark judgment affirming the constitutionality of the procedure used in the removal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo. In dismissing the two suits (consolidated) that challenged the President’s actions and the Council of State’s role, the Court clarified the process, upheld the self-executing nature of Article 146, and reinforced the calibrated timing of the right to be heard. This decision not only validates the removal process but also sets a precedent for how future constitutional disputes over judicial independence and executive authority will be resolved.

PRESS RELEASE: CEO Applauds SCOTUS Decision in Louisiana v. Callais

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Shawna Bray(410) 598-5388 Wednesday, April 29, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Center for Equal Opportunity (CEO) today praised the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais. CEO Chairman Linda Chavez applauded the ruling, noting that it is consistent with the colorblind, merit-based positions for which CEO has long advocated. In a majority opinion authored by Justice Alito, the Court held that Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) “was designed to enforce the Constitution—not collide with it. Unfortunately, lower courts have sometimes applied this Court’s §2 precedents in a way that forces States to engage ... Read More

In Congress, a bipartisan annoyance with the Supreme Court

WASHINGTON — The most recent Supreme Court term has left Congress grappling with how to respond to a court that experts say has grabbed considerably more power for itself. Conservatives were rankled by a Supreme Court decision quashing ...

West Virginia v. B.P.J is a major victory for females, commonsense, and the natural order

On June 29, 2026, the Supreme Court leveled the playing field in a major victory for women’s sports. In West Virginia v. B.P.J., together with Little v. Hecox in one opinion, the Justices upheld laws from West Virginia [...]

Court Looks To Decide Fate Of ‘Decoy’ Candidate With Same Name As Senator

The Alaska Supreme Court is hearing a case Monday that will decide whether or not to remove a Senate candidate with the same name as the incumbent he is challenging from the ballot. Republican Senate candidate Dan J

Idaho conservation officer beats Trump official's defamation lawsuit

An Idaho court dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed by businessman Michael Boren, now a top federal official, against a retired conservation officer who criticized his private airstrip. Seventh Judicial District Judge Darren Simpson threw out Boren's suit against Gary Gadwa on June 26, ruling that Boren failed to show good cause to keep it alive. — Read the rest The post Idaho conservation officer beats Trump official's defamation lawsuit appeared first on Boing Boing.

Former Executive Sues Meta Over Attempts To 'Silence' Her Memoir 'Careless People'

The lawsuit, filed Thursday in federal court in Northern California, claims the tech giant's private arbitration order barring her from speaking about the company or promoting her bestselling book is...

Latif Iddrisu assault case: court orders continuation after AG, IGP fail to settle matter

The High Court has ordered the continuation of the eight-year old case involving Multimedia journalist Latif Iddrisu, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and the Attorney-General after rejecting a request by the State for a further adjournment to pursue an out-of-court settlement. The case returns to active proceedings four months after the State informed the court The post Latif Iddrisu assault case: court orders continuation after AG, IGP fail to settle matter appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Supreme Court Deals Major Blow to Trump on Birthright Citizenship

The Supreme Court handed down another round of key rulings during the final day of its term, including striking down an effort by President Donald Trump to limit birthright citizenship. The high court handed conservatives a win by upholding state laws that bar transgender athletes from joining girls’ sports teams. NBC’s Laura Jarrett reports for TODAY.

Did the Supreme Court Steal the Midterm Elections?

Did the Supreme Court Steal the Midterm Elections?

Judge broadens Virginia firearm injunction statewide

A Washington County Circuit Court judge said in a Tuesday amended letter opinion that his preliminary injunction against Virginia’s new assault weapons and large-capacity magazine restrictions will apply statewide beginning July 21. Judge Jeffrey L. Campbell issued the amended opinion after attorneys for the plaintiffs and the state attorney general’s office disagreed over the wording []...Click to read more

At Some Point, This View Co-Host Will Be Slapped With a Lawsuit

At Some Point, This View Co-Host Will Be Slapped With a Lawsuit

Judge tosses remnants of Proud Boys seditious conspiracy case, citing Trump’s broad clemency

WASHINGTON — A federal judge has dismissed the remnants of the government’s landmark case against far-right Proud Boys members who were convicted of seditious conspiracy for plotting to attack the Capitol to keep President Trump in the White House after he lost his reelection bid more than five years ago. The case’s dismissal late Friday became a []

EU Court of Justice upholds 4.1 billion fine against Google

The appeal lodged by the web giant has been dismissed and the abuse of a dominant position confirmed: “The Court did not err in law when assessing the anticompetitive effects”

The Ticketmaster trial now has a Trump subplot

A court filing disclosed that White House counsel was also involved in finalizing the deal, which a jury later contradicted with a monopoly verdict

“Who Funds That?” Episode 12: Trump Can Say “You’re Fired”

The Supreme Court has issued its rulings, and with big decisions on citizenship, transgender athletes, and congressional redistricting, a major case with significant impacts on policy may fly under the radar. In Trump v. Slaughter, the Court ruled that the President has the power to dismiss members of multi-member federal boards like the Federal Trade []

Oregon A.G. Seeks Delay of Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger, Suggests DOJ Approval Was ‘Corrupt’

The Oregon attorney general’s office has asked a judge to grant a 60-day delay on the closing of the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, as it continues to investigate whether the deal violates antitrust law. Judge Eric Dahlin, of Multnomah County Superior Court, will hold a hearing on the motion on Monday. Lawyers for Paramount Skydance have []

Chicago appeals court tosses order blocking Fla. AG from suing over kids’ transgender meds’ deception – Legal Newsline

In a seeming rebuke to a controversial decision handed down and supported by a group of Obama- and Biden-appointed judges, the rest of the judges on Chicago's federal appeals court have struck down that ruling that would have allowed Chicago judges to block Florida's Republican state attorney general from using Florida state courts to enforce a Florida state law against a national pediatrics organization for allegedly misleading the public about the safety of child gender transitions.

Illinois lawmakers finally pass bill to end home equity theft

The state finally passed legislation to comply with a 2023 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that the government may not keep surplus equity when property is sold for unpaid taxes. The post Illinois lawmakers finally pass bill to end home equity theft appeared first on Illinois Policy.

Liberal Justice Makes Dire Prediction about Trump Ruling

Jonathan Ernst / REUTERSThe three liberal-leaning justices on the Supreme Court are sounding the alarm about the latest ruling from the high court that vastly expanded executive power. The high court in a 5-4 ruling Monday blocked Trump’s attempt to fire Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook, deciding that “Congress, not the courts,” must change federal law on removing members of independent agencies, as the ruling said Fed governors are explicitly protected by “for cause” statutes.But justices handed Trump an expansion of presidential authority as, in a 6-3 ruling, it said that he could fire members of independent regulatory agencies at will, overturning a 91-year-old precedent. Read more at The Daily Beast.