Federal Judge In Kansas Declines to Block Rule Requiring Background Checks at Gun Shows
The rule in question has been dubbed the ‘gun show loophole’ because one of its target groups was people who sell firearms at gun...
US Marshal Protecting Supreme Court Justice Shoots Alleged Carjacker in DC
U.S. Marshal on a Supreme Court justice’s security detail shot an attempted carjacker last week, according to a charging document unsealed in federal court.
Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Power of Federal Agency to Set Workplace Rules
U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a legal challenge to the authority of the OSHA to issue workplace safety standards, with Justice Thomas dissenting.
Jury Awards $687,000 to BlueCross BlueShield Scientist Fired for Refusing COVID-19 Vaccine
Jury awarded $687,000 to a research scientist fired from BlueCross BlueShield in Tennessee for refusing to comply with the company’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Federal Government to Pause Student Loan Payments, Interest for 3 Million Borrowers
In response to court rulings blocking key elements of fed govt’s student loan program, Biden admin will give 3 million borrowers reprieve from monthly payments.
Supreme Court Rules Trump Has Some Immunity in Federal Election Case
Supreme Court ruled 6–3 that presidents enjoy immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts—a win for Trump, who'll likely face easier trial in DC.
Key Takeaways From Supreme Court Rulings That Curb Executive Power
Supreme Court issued rulings to limit the power of the federal government, curbing agencies’ ability to make regulations and take certain enforcement actions.
Supreme Court Overturns ‘Chevron Doctrine,’ Curtailing Federal Government Power
The Supreme Court voted 6–3 to overturn the Chevron deference, a bureaucracy-empowering judicial doctrine that led to explosive growth of U.S. government.
Supreme Court Rules for Jan. 6 Defendant Who Challenged Obstruction Charge
Supreme Court ruled in favor of Jan. 6 defendant Joseph Fischer, former police officer charged under an accounting reform law after four minutes in the capitol.
Supreme Court Temporarily Allows Emergency Abortions in Idaho
The Biden administration had argued the state’s law violated a federal law about ‘patient dumping’ that required stabilizing care for emergency room patients.
DOJ Sues 5 Pro-Life Activists for Repeatedly Obstructing Access to Abortion Clinics
DOJ filed a lawsuit against pro-life advocates, alleging violations under the FACE Act, a law that prevents interfering with women entering abortion clinics.
Supreme Court Limits SEC’s Enforcement Powers
SCOTUS ruled against SEC use of in-house courts, holding defendants who face civil penalties must receive a jury trial under 7th Amendment of Constitution.
