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Biden, Trump React to Supreme Court Ruling on Presidential Immunity

Biden and Trump issued contrasting reactions to the Supreme Court decision that presidents have absolute immunity from prosecution for official acts.
The Supreme Court in Washington, on April 2, 2024.

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

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.
The U.S. Supreme Court in Washington on June 25, 2024.

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.
The Supreme Court in Washington on June 25, 2024.

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.
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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.
Supreme Court rules on EPA's "good neighbor" policy, Purdue Pharma bankruptcy plan

Supreme Court Pauses EPA’s ‘Good Neighbor’ Rule That Cracks Down on Smog

Supreme Court voted 5–4 to temporarily put on hold the EPA’s “good neighbor” rule cracking down on states whose industries are said to be contributing to smog.
Justices of the U.S. Supreme Court on Oct. 7, 2022.

Supreme Court ‘Inadvertently’ Releases Opinion

The Supreme Court released an opinion in an abortion case on June 26 but quickly unpublished the ruling, in what a spokesperson described as a mistake.
Supreme Court issues major ruling on First Amendment in social media case

Supreme Court Rules for Biden Admin in Social Media Free Speech Case

Supreme Court threw out challenge to federal government’s actions when it communicated with social media platforms about public health issues during COVID-19 pandemic.

Supreme Court Turns Away COVID-19 Vaccine Appeals

U.S. Supreme Court justices rejected appeals brought over COVID-19 vaccines by Children’s Health Defense, founded by RFK Jr., an candidate running for president.
Justices of the U.S. Supreme Court on Oct. 7, 2022.

US Supreme Court Still Has 6 Blockbuster Rulings to Issue

U.S. Supreme Court upcoming rulings include immunity for Trumps presidential activities, J6 obstruction charges, social media laws; and federal agencies power.