SUPREME COURT CASE

Apr 27 2026TECHNOLOGY

Police Use Cell Data to Catch Robbers – Supreme Court Takes a Look

The robbery at Call Federal Credit Union near Richmond, Virginia, happened in 2019. A gunman stole $195, 000 from the vault and ran before officers could arrive. The detective had no clues after questioning witnesses and checking security video. To find the suspect, he asked for a “geofence warra

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Nov 11 2025POLITICS

Justice and Money: The Dreadlocks Case and Medicaid's Future

The Supreme Court is looking at a case that might seem small but could have big effects. Damon Landor, a Rastafarian, had his hair forcibly shaved off while in prison, even though it went against his religious beliefs and a federal law meant to protect them. The big question now is not if the law wa

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May 16 2025POLITICS

What is at Risk in the Birthright Citizenship Debate?

The U. S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments about birthright citizenship. This is a big deal, as it could change how Americans prove their citizenship. The controversy started when President Trump tried to alter the 14th Amendment. He wanted to stop children of immigrants from automatically bec

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Apr 22 2025EDUCATION

Schools vs. Parents: The LGBTQ Book Battle

The highest court in the land is set to tackle a hot-button issue. It is about whether parents can keep their kids from reading books with LGBTQ themes in school. This is not the first time the court has dealt with religious rights. In recent years, they have often sided with those claiming religiou

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Apr 22 2025HEALTH

The Future of Free Preventive Care: A Legal Showdown

The highest court in the land is currently grappling with a case that could have big implications for millions of Americans. The issue at hand is whether people will have to start paying out-of-pocket for certain preventive care services, like diabetes screenings and HIV-prevention drugs. These serv

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Apr 03 2025POLITICS

Planned Parenthood's Future: A Legal Crossroads

The Supreme Court recently tackled a case that could significantly impact Planned Parenthood's presence in South Carolina and beyond. At the heart of the debate is whether states can exclude Planned Parenthood from Medicaid programs, despite federal rules that allow patients to choose their healthca

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Apr 02 2025POLITICS

South Carolina vs. Planned Parenthood: The Big Court Showdown

In a recent high-stakes courtroom drama, the Supreme Court tackled a heated issue: South Carolina's push to cut off funding for Planned Parenthood. The spotlight was on a legal puzzle: can Medicaid patients take states to court if they want to pick their own healthcare providers? The case isn't jus

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Feb 27 2025POLITICS

When Bosses Play Favorites, Is It Fair?

The Supreme Court is tackling a big question. Can a boss's preference for certain employees be considered unfair treatment? This isn't about who gets along with whom. It's about whether the law is fair to everyone. The case involves an employee, Marlean Ames. She believes she was overlooked for

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Porn Sites vs. Texas: The Fight Over Online Age Verification

The U. S. Supreme Court is diving into a hot topic: online age verification for adult content. Last week, the court took a close look at a Texas law that wants porn sites to check that users are 18 or older. This isn't just about Texas; 19 states have similar laws. But is this law fair or does it go

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

A Court Battle Over Cancer Screenings

Imagine if your health insurance suddenly stopped covering cancer screenings. That's what could happen if a Supreme Court case, Becerra v. Braidwood Management, goes a certain way. This case is all about who should be in charge of telling insurers what to cover. There's a group called the Preventive

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