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Justice Alito files 2024 financial disclosure
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The morning read for Wednesday, August 20
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The morning read for Monday, August 18
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The morning read for Wednesday, August 13
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The morning read for Wednesday, August 6
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The morning read for Thursday, August 7
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Liability for undelivered mail and the chilling effect of subpoenas
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Justices temporarily bar government from removing Venezuelan men under Alien Enemies Act
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The morning read for Monday, April 7
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Court adds two cases on Sixth Amendment and retroactive punishment to fall docket
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Justices direct government to facilitate return of Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador
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Orders to reinstate agency heads on hold as court considers Trump’s appeal
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Justices pause order to reinstate fired federal employees
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Supreme Court requires noncitizens to challenge detention and removal in Texas
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Divided court approves civil RICO liability for injuries from CBD product
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Challengers to Trump’s order tell justices to allow birthright citizenship to stand
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Supreme Court allows Trump to halt millions in teacher training grants
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Limiting a defendant’s ability to confer with counsel during a murder trial
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Supreme Court hears dispute over South Carolina’s bid to defund Planned Parenthood
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Justices validate IRS’s right to retain fraudulent pre-bankruptcy tax payments
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The morning read for Monday, March 31
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Justices appear likely to uphold FCC telecom access subsidy
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Trump asks justices to intervene on Alien Enemies Act removals (UPDATED)
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States call on justices to leave restored teacher training funds in place
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Supreme Court considers Catholic charity group’s bid for tax exemption
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The morning read for Friday, March 28
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Trump asks Supreme Court to allow cancellation of grants to teachers
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The morning read for Wednesday, March 26
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Supreme Court upholds regulation on “ghost guns”
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Supreme Court to hear “nondelegation” challenge to telecom access program
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Court weighs Louisiana redistricting with second majority-Black district
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Alito and Gorsuch call for court to reconsider confrontation clause precedent
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The morning read for Thursday, March 20
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Announcement of opinions for Friday, March 21 (complete)
LIVE By SCOTUSblog on Mar 21, 2025 at 9:51 am On Friday, March 21, we were live as the court…
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Court rules for former Chicago alderman on “false statement” charges
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Effort to block second majority-Black district in Louisiana comes to Supreme Court
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“We’re not there to provide entertainment. We’re there to decide cases,” Roberts sternly declared. Or did he? — ChatGPT and the Supreme Court, two years later
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Former clerk tapped for fall double jeopardy argument
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Justices consider next steps in murder case in which prosecution admits error
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The morning read for Tuesday, March 18
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What can an employment lawyer consultation provide?
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The morning read for Wednesday, March 19
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Justices allow Louisiana to execute Buddhist over religious freedom claim
CAPITAL CASE By Amy Howe on Mar 18, 2025 at 8:20 pm A divided Supreme Court declined to block the…
Chief justice rebukes Trump’s call for judicial impeachment
SCOTUS NEWS By Amy Howe on Mar 18, 2025 at 3:01 pm The chief justice warned in December about threats…
The morning read for Monday, March 17
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Mar 17, 2025 at 11:09 am Each weekday, we select a short list…
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The morning read for Thursday, March 13
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Mar 13, 2025 at 11:22 am Each weekday, we select a short list…
Trump asks Supreme Court to step in on birthright citizenship
EMERGENCY DOCKET By Amy Howe on Mar 13, 2025 at 4:37 pm Acting Solicitor General Sarah Harris came to the…
The morning read for Wednesday, March 12
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Mar 12, 2025 at 10:28 am Each weekday, we select a short list…
The morning read for Tuesday, March 11
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Mar 11, 2025 at 11:30 am Each weekday, we select a short list…
The morning read for Monday, March 10
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Supreme Court takes up challenge to Colorado ban on “conversion therapy”
SCOTUS NEWS By Amy Howe on Mar 10, 2025 at 11:10 am The court took up two cases in a…
The morning read for Tuesday, March 4
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Mar 4, 2025 at 9:40 am We are expecting one or more opinion…
Justices poised to reject “mishmash” standard for reopening a case
ARGUMENT ANALYSIS By Ronald Mann on Mar 4, 2025 at 4:54 pm The court moved quickly through both arguments on…
Supreme Court dismisses effort to reinstate watchdog head as defunct
EMERGENCY DOCKET By Amy Howe on Mar 6, 2025 at 5:18 pm The court’s order came after the D.C. Circuit…
The morning read for Friday, March 7
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Mar 7, 2025 at 10:46 am Each weekday, we select a short list…
Restitution, medical malpractice, and a capital appeal
RELIST WATCH By John Elwood on Mar 6, 2025 at 11:26 pm The Relist Watch column examines cert petitions that…
The morning read for Thursday, March 6
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Mar 6, 2025 at 11:27 am Each weekday, we select a short list…
The morning read for Wednesday, March 5
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Mar 5, 2025 at 9:18 am The court will issue one or more…
Supreme Court denies Trump request to block $2 billion foreign-aid payment
EMERGENCY DOCKET By Amy Howe on Mar 5, 2025 at 9:45 am The courts order, on its emergency docket, came…
Announcement of opinions for Wednesday, March 5
LIVE By Ellena Erskine on Mar 5, 2025 at 12:00 am On Wednesday, March 5, we will be live blogging…
High court likely to block Mexico’s suit against gun makers
ARGUMENT ANALYSIS By Amy Howe on Mar 4, 2025 at 2:33 pm The justices heard Smith & Wesson Brands v.…
Court set to reverse heightened requirement for arbitration awards under FSIA
ARGUMENT ANALYSIS By Ronald Mann on Mar 4, 2025 at 1:00 am The court heard CC/Devas (Mauritius) Limited v. Antrix…
Justices take up double jeopardy case
SCOTUS NEWS By Amy Howe on Mar 3, 2025 at 1:01 pm The court will hear Barrett v. United States…
The morning read for Wednesday, Feb. 26
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Feb 26, 2025 at 9:31 am The court will release one or more…
Chief justice pauses order for Trump to pay $2 billion in foreign-aid funding
EMERGENCY DOCKET By Amy Howe on Feb 27, 2025 at 10:14 am The chief’s decision came late on Wednesday night,…
The morning read for Thursday, Feb. 27
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Feb 27, 2025 at 11:01 am Late last night, the chief justice blocked…
Only named defendants’ profits can be awarded in trademark suit, justices rule
OPINION ANALYSIS By Ronald Mann on Feb 27, 2025 at 3:29 pm The court’s decision in Dewberry was one of…
Justices consider viewpoint challenges on “conversion therapy” and gender
RELIST WATCH By John Elwood on Feb 27, 2025 at 10:55 pm The Relist Watch column examines cert petitions that…
The morning read for Friday, Feb. 28
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Feb 28, 2025 at 11:03 am Each weekday, we select a short list…
Justices validate right to renew lawsuit after voluntary dismissal
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Trump renews request for justices to allow firing of OSC head
EMERGENCY DOCKET By Amy Howe on Feb 27, 2025 at 11:52 am The court declined the government’s request last week…
Court appears likely to side with straight woman in reverse discrimination suit
ARGUMENT ANALYSIS By Amy Howe on Feb 26, 2025 at 2:59 pm The court heard Ames v. Ohio Department of…
Maine man arrested with drugs in his backpack asks court to untangle Fourth Amendment knot
Petitions of the week By Kalvis Golde on Feb 26, 2025 at 9:34 am The Petitions of the Week column…
Announcement of opinions for Wednesday, Feb. 26
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Supreme Court grants Richard Glossip new trial in capital case
OPINION ANALYSIS By Amy Howe on Feb 25, 2025 at 11:12 am The court heard arguments in Glossip’s case in…
Announcement of opinions for Tuesday, Feb. 25
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The morning read for Monday, Feb. 24
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What is the success rate of a workplace harassment lawyer Canada?
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Court appoints former clerk to argue in post-conviction relief case
SCOTUS NEWS By Amy Howe on Feb 20, 2025 at 5:10 pm The Supreme Court on Thursday appointed a former…
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Supreme Court sidesteps Trump’s effort to remove watchdog agency head
EMERGENCY DOCKET By Amy Howe on Feb 21, 2025 at 6:54 pm The court issued its decision in Bessent v.…
Justices rule out “commingled funds” theory in Hungarian Holocaust survivors’ compensation suit
OPINION ANALYSIS By Amy Howe on Feb 21, 2025 at 12:23 pm The justices ruled in Hungary v. Simon and…
Announcement of opinions for Friday, Feb. 21
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Ohio woman asks court to weigh in on requirements for reverse discrimination claim
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WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Feb 19, 2025 at 9:48 am Each weekday, we select a short list…
Watchdog agency head tells justices to stay out of firing dispute
EMERGENCY DOCKET By Amy Howe on Feb 18, 2025 at 5:50 pm The district court is fast-tracking the case, Dellinger…
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WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Feb 18, 2025 at 11:24 am Each weekday, we select a short list…
Trump asks court to allow firing of watchdog agency official
EMERGENCY DOCKET By Amy Howe on Feb 17, 2025 at 12:27 pm The Department of Justices came to the court…
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WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Feb 14, 2025 at 9:35 am Each weekday, we select a short list…
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WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Feb 13, 2025 at 9:33 am Each weekday, we select a short list…
Supreme Court to consider death row plea for DNA testing
CASE PREVIEW By Amy Howe on Feb 13, 2025 at 11:38 am The Texas State Penitentiary at Huntsville, where the…
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WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Feb 12, 2025 at 9:39 am Each weekday, we select a short list…
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WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Feb 11, 2025 at 11:16 am Each weekday, we select a short list…
Court sets March argument schedule
SCOTUS NEWS By Amy Howe on Feb 10, 2025 at 4:12 pm The March session will run March 24 through…
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WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Feb 10, 2025 at 10:28 am Each weekday, we select a short list…
Missouri man appeals death sentence after attorneys failed to press jury foreman’s bias
Petitions of the week By Kalvis Golde on Feb 8, 2025 at 7:31 am The Petitions of the Week column…
Trump changes government’s position in pending trans healthcare case at Supreme Court
SCOTUS NEWS By Amy Howe on Feb 7, 2025 at 3:12 pm United States v. Skrmetti was argued on Dec.…
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WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Feb 7, 2025 at 11:02 am Each weekday, we select a short list…
Justices agree to pause briefing on Biden-era loan forgiveness rule
SCOTUS NEWS By Amy Howe on Feb 6, 2025 at 5:17 pm The three cases the justices declined to put…
The morning read for Thursday, Feb. 6
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Feb 6, 2025 at 11:02 am Each weekday, we select a short list…
A history of birthright citizenship at the Supreme Court
SCOTUS BACKGROUND By Amy Howe on Feb 5, 2025 at 9:57 am A challenge to Trump’s order could be headed…
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WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Feb 5, 2025 at 10:37 am Each weekday, we select a short list…
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WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Feb 4, 2025 at 10:12 am Each weekday, we select a short list…
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WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Feb 3, 2025 at 9:45 am Each weekday, we select a short list…