The U.S. Supreme Court has long been regarded as the guardian of constitutional balance — a stabilizing force amid political turbulence. But in recent years, that perception has been tested. A series of high-profile rulings and ethical controversies have sparked growing concern across the political spectrum not just about the Court’s decisions but about the […]
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Supreme Court overturns Trump-era ban on bump stocks
The Supreme Court’s landmark ruling on Friday nullified the Trump administration’s federal prohibition on bump stocks. The conservative majority is continuing their tendency to reduce gun control measures, and this decision is just another example of that. The liberal justices of the court, headed by Justice Sonia Sotomayor, disagreed with the 6-3 majority judgment that […]
The problem with calling on justice Sonia Sotomayor to resign (Op-Ed)
Many liberal lawmakers and individuals have been calling on Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor to reevaluate her position as she approaches the fifteenth anniversary of her nomination. Their arguments center on her health and the possibility that Democrats would lose the White House and the Senate in November. If a conservative government were to take […]
Reproductive rights shouldn’t be a debate; it should be legal to protect women (Op-Ed)
No one can dispute the importance of reproductive rights to women’s health and independence; they are basic human rights. One of these rights is the autonomy to choose one’s own reproductive and bodily health care without governmental intervention. Reproductive justice has recently been in the spotlight because of the Supreme Court hearings on Idaho’s abortion […]
Supreme Court wraps up arguments on historic abortion case
An historic abortion case has reached a conclusion in the Supreme Court’s debate, paving the way for a possible game-changing ruling in the United States’s continuing fight over reproductive rights. The country is watching as the Biden administration challenges parts of Idaho’s extreme abortion ban in court. Advocates and legal professionals are waiting for the […]
Banning homeless encampments should be considered something ‘cruel’ (Op-Ed)
The upcoming Supreme Court case challenging bans on homeless encampments will shed light on crucial societal issues regarding the treatment of vulnerable individuals. As the court prepares to assess the constitutionality of laws penalizing homeless people for camping in public areas, it’s essential to understand the broader context and consequences of such regulations. Several factors, […]
Supreme Court to decide if Biden administration can regulate ‘ghost guns’
The Supreme Court has decided to investigate the validity of the regulations put in place by the Biden administration to control so-called “ghost guns.” An ongoing legal dispute centers on the question of regulatory jurisdiction about these rifles, which may be built at home using kits that can be found online. The restrictions at issue […]
Trump getting special treatment from the supreme court (Op-Ed)
The recent Supreme Court rulings on former President Donald Trump’s legal immunity requests have sparked concerns about the court’s impartiality in a country where justice is supposed to be impartial. These decisions, which have shown a reluctance to tolerate pretrial delays in criminal cases, raise questions about fairness in the legal system. The differential treatment […]
Supreme Court rules that public officials can block social media followers in some circumstances
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court upheld the rights of public authorities to ban users under certain conditions on social media. Legislators in Michigan and California faced criticism for allegedly barring Facebook users who expressed disapproval of their policies, prompting this resolution. The majority decision, written by Justice Amy Coney Barrett, clarifies the circumstances […]
