SUPREME COURT

Jul 02 2025POLITICS

Wisconsin Supreme Court Clears Path for Abortion Access

Wisconsin's highest court has just made a big decision. They ruled that an old law from 1849 does not actually ban abortions. This is a huge deal because it means abortion services can keep operating in the state. The confusion started when Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022. That decision took away federal protections for abortion, leaving states to decide their ow...

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Jul 02 2025POLITICS

The Power Tussle: Trump Takes Aim at Independent Agencies

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is in the middle of a big fight. President Trump wants to fire three of its members, but a court said they should stay. Now, the White House is asking the Supreme Court to step in and let them fire these members. The CPSC is supposed to keep people safe from dangerous products. But the Trump administration says the court...

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Jul 02 2025POLITICS

The Supreme Court's Silent Shift: A Democracy in Peril

As the nation prepares to celebrate its birthday, a quiet but significant change has occurred in the legal landscape. The Supreme Court has made a series of decisions that have weakened the foundations of American democracy. These decisions have gone largely unnoticed, overshadowed by the chaos of recent political events. One of the most concerning cases is Departme...

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Jun 30 2025POLITICS

Campaign Finance Rules Face Supreme Court Scrutiny

The Supreme Court is reviewing a case that could reshape campaign finance rules. Republicans are pushing to remove limits on how much party committees can spend in coordination with candidates. This isn't new; the Court has been chipping away at campaign finance restrictions for years, especially since the 1970s. The Court, with a 6-3 conservative majority, has ofte...

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Jun 29 2025POLITICS

Supreme Court's Big Wins and Lingering Battles

The Supreme Court's recent term was a mix of clear victories and ongoing disputes. President Trump celebrated several wins, especially in cases involving immigration and transgender rights. The court's decisions often aligned with Trump's policies, but they also left many questions unanswered. For example, the court upheld a ban on gender-affirming care for transgen...

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Jun 29 2025POLITICS

Judges and Politics: Why Criticizing the Court Can Be Dangerous

Chief Justice John Roberts recently addressed the issue of political figures criticizing judges. He emphasized the importance of an independent judiciary and cautioned against politicians expressing hostility towards judges. Roberts made these remarks at a conference of judges in Charlotte, North Carolina. Roberts did not directly address the recent high-profile dec...

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Jun 28 2025POLITICS

Birthright Citizenship: What's Next After the Supreme Court's Big Decision?

The Supreme Court recently made a decision that didn't directly address the big question: Can the president end birthright citizenship? Instead, they focused on whether individual judges can block federal policies across the entire country. This decision is complex but important, as it changes how federal courts operate. For now, nothing changes regarding birthright...

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Jun 27 2025HEALTH

Health Care Win: Supreme Court Saves Free Preventive Services

The Supreme Court made a big decision recently. They said that a key part of the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, is still good to go. This means that around 150 million people can keep getting free preventive services. The court voted 6-3 in favor of this. Chief Justice John Roberts and Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Brett Kavanaugh joined the liberal justices to ...

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Jun 27 2025POLITICS

Parents Win Big: Supreme Court Says Yes to Opting Out of LGBTQ Books

The Supreme Court made a big decision recently. They said parents can choose to keep their kids from reading certain books in school. These books are about LGBTQ topics. The court voted 6-3 in favor of the parents. This all started in Montgomery County, Maryland. Some parents, who are Christian, Muslim, and Jewish, didn't want their kids reading these books. They th...

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Jun 27 2025POLITICS

Big Decisions and Shifting Policies: A Look at Recent Events

The Supreme Court is wrapping up its term with some major decisions to come. One of the biggest cases is about birthright citizenship, which has been a hot topic for a while. The court isn't deciding if the policy is legal, but whether judges can block it while it's being fought over in court. This could have big effects on how much power federal judges have. There ...

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