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After working 4 years as a reputed journalist, Laura wanted to explore internet-based journalism. She brought together the idea of InstaTribune to dispatch news that serves the need of readers with perfect information. She also contributes as a business news writer for the website.
Justices rule for inmate whose lawsuit was dismissed on procedural grounds
The Supreme Court on Thursday revived a lawsuit filed by an inmate who alleges that he was wrongfully placed in segregated confinement for...
Supreme Court rejects inmate’s attempt to invalidate his convictions
The Supreme Court on Thursday turned down an effort by a Texas inmate to invalidate his convictions using new evidence that he says...
Groups urge Supreme Court to leave order in place reinstating Department of Education employees
A group of states, school districts, and teachers’ unions on Friday afternoon urged the Supreme Court in two separate filings to leave in...
The morning read for Friday, June 13
Yesterday, June 12, the court issued opinions in Rivers v. Guerrero, Commissioner of Internal Revenue v. Zuch, Martin v. United States, Parrish v. United States, Soto v....
Additional opinions from Thursday, June 12
On Thursday, June 12, the Supreme Court also released the following opinions: — In Commissioner of Internal Revenue v. Zuch, the court considered whether...
Unanimous court rebuffs higher standard for discrimination claims by children with disabilities
In A.J.T. v. Osseo Area Schools, Independent School District No. 279, the Supreme Court considered the obligation of schools to refrain from discriminating...
The morning read for Thursday, June 12
We’re expecting one or more opinions from the court at 10 a.m. EDT. Join us for the live blog, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Each...
The consummate public servant – SCOTUSblog
On April 23, 2025, United States Deputy Solicitor General Edwin S. Kneedler made his 160th argument before the Supreme Court, following which he...
Reporters call for live-streaming opinion announcements
On June 7, 2024, a large group of reporters covering the Supreme Court (including this reporter) sent a letter to Chief Justice John...
The morning read for Tuesday, June 10
Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Tuesday morning read: Coming up: On...
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Court appears divided on whether lower courts properly found death row inmate to be intellectually disabled
The Supreme Court on Wednesday wrestled with the case of an Alabama man who has been on that state’s death row for more than...
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Relist rodeo: firearm restrictions, searches incident to arrest, DNA evidence, and “clearly established” law
The Relist Watch column examines cert petitions that the Supreme Court has “relisted” for its upcoming conference. A short explanation of relists is...
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Supreme Court sends dispute on HIV disability claim back to the lower court and rejects case on defining “reasonable doubt”
The Supreme Court on Monday sent the case of a Louisiana man who was prevented from using a physical therapy clinic’s pool because...
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Supreme Court difficult to read in case on campaign finance limitations
The Supreme Court on Tuesday considered a challenge to a federal law limiting the amount of money that political parties can spend in...
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Originalism’s campaign finance conundrum – SCOTUSblog
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