SUPREME

Oct 08 2024POLITICS

The Struggle of Chief Justice John Roberts with Donald Trump as Election Looms

Chief Justice John Roberts, once hailed as the smartest person in the room, is finding Donald Trump to be a puzzle he can't solve. Roberts, who has long tried to keep the Supreme Court out of politics, is now navigating a tough path as the court faces divisive rulings and scrutiny over its lack of e

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Oct 08 2024POLITICS

Court Takes on Ghost Guns: A Fight Over Traceability

Ghost guns—weapons assembled from kits and lacking serial numbers—have become a hot topic. The number of these untraceable firearms seized by police has skyrocketed in recent years, from under 4,000 in 2018 to nearly 20,000 in 2021. The Biden administration stepped in, requiring sellers to treat the

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Oct 08 2024POLITICS

The Supreme Court's Take on Ghost Gun Kits

Ever heard of ghost guns? They're a hot topic these days, and the Supreme Court is diving into the debate. These are basically weapons that are hard to trace because they don't have serial numbers. They're assembled from kits that you can buy online, and they're becoming more common in crimes. The B

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Oct 08 2024POLITICS

Georgia’s Six-Week Abortion Ban: A Temporary Reinstatement

In a recent turn of events, the Georgia Supreme Court has reinstated the state’s controversial six-week abortion ban. This decision comes while the court reviews an appeal from the state after a lower court ruling struck down the law. The ban will come into effect at 5 p.m. local time, making aborti

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Texas vs. Biden: Supreme Court Weighs In on Emergency Abortion Care

In a surprising turn of events, the Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal from the Biden administration in a legal tussle with Texas over emergency room abortion care. This decision leaves the lower court's ruling favoring Texas still standing. The case revolves around whether federal law on

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Supreme Court Upholds Texas Emergency Abortion Ban

In a surprising move, the Supreme Court has decided to keep in place a Texas law that prevents hospitals from performing emergency abortions. The justices didn't explain their reasoning, but they didn't disagree with a lower court order either. This is big news because Texas has some of the toughest

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Supreme Court's Hot Topics for 2024

As the U.S. prepares for the next presidential election, the Supreme Court is lining up some heavy-hitting cases for 2024. One of the most talked-about issues will be healthcare access for transgender teens. The court will also dive into the legalities surrounding do-it-yourself gun kits. And let's

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Oct 07 2024EDUCATION

Universities Face Hurdles in Diversity After Supreme Court Decision

Imagine a world where university doors don't open as widely for certain groups. This is the reality facing many colleges and universities after a recent Supreme Court ruling. The court decided that considering race in admissions is against the law, leaving schools like MIT and UNC with fewer non-whi

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

The Supreme Court: Is Our Faith Shaken?

Ever felt like something just wasn't fair during a game? Many people in the US are feeling that way about the Supreme Court these days. Recent surveys show more than half of us aren’t happy with what’s happening there right now. With some unusual rulings and leaked information, it’s easy to see why

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Oct 07 2024CRIME

Are Ghost Guns About to Make a Comeback?

Next week, the Supreme Court will tackle a crucial case that could change how ghost guns are sold in the US. Ghost guns are homemade firearms that don't have serial numbers, making them hard to trace. They've been linked to a surge in crimes, including murders and domestic abuse. The Biden administr

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