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Faith, Fairness & Federalism: SCOTUS Rules in Favor of Catholic Charity in Religious Tax Exemption Showdown

In a unanimous decision that reinforces the constitutional requirement of religious neutrality, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the state of Wisconsin violated the First Amendment by denying a tax exemption to a Catholic social ministry while granting it to churches and religious schools. The case—Catholic Charities Bureau v. Wisconsin Department of Workforce…
Deportation Without Due Process? The Supreme Court Faces a High-Stakes Showdown on Third-Country Removals

In a case that highlights the tension between immigration enforcement and human rights protections, a group of immigrants is challenging a federal government policy that allows deportation to third-party countries — nations not listed in their original removal orders. The controversy has now reached the Supreme Court, raising significant constitutional, procedural, and humanitarian concerns about…
Let the People Hear: Why the Supreme Court Must Livestream Its Rulings

In a digital age that champions transparency and instant access to information, one of the most powerful institutions in the United States—the Supreme Court—continues to lag behind. Despite livestreaming oral arguments since 2020, the Court still refrains from offering real-time audio access to one of its most consequential functions: the public announcement of its opinions.…
RIFs, Rights, and the Rule of Law: Inside the Trump Administration’s Supreme Court Battle Over Federal Job Cuts

In yet another high-stakes confrontation between executive power and judicial oversight, the Trump administration has returned to the U.S. Supreme Court, seeking permission to move forward with a controversial executive order that would initiate sweeping reductions in the federal workforce. This legal clash—Trump v. American Federation of Government Employees—raises significant constitutional questions about executive authority,…
AR-15s, High-Capacity Magazines & the Supreme Court’s Silence: What Law Students and Legal Pros Need to Know About the Latest Second Amendment Showdown

In a move that’s sent shockwaves through the Second Amendment debate, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear two high-profile challenges to state gun-control laws — one in Maryland, the other in Rhode Island — leaving in place lower court rulings that uphold bans on semiautomatic assault-style weapons and large-capacity magazines. This decision, made after…
Supreme Court’s Fall Docket: The 4 Blockbuster Cases Every Law Mind Needs to Watch

The U.S. Supreme Court has added four new high-stakes cases to its 2025-26 term docket — and they’re packed with constitutional questions, political implications, and government accountability challenges. From mail-in voting battles and Fourth Amendment boundaries to contractor immunity in immigration detention centers and government liability in overseas combat zones, these cases will shape vital…
Deported in Defiance: When the U.S. Government Violates Its Own Court Orders

A cautionary tale for legal professionals and law students on the importance of due process, judicial authority, and systemic accountability. When Court Orders Are Ignored: A Legal System Under Strain In a glaring example of administrative negligence—or, some might argue, institutional disregard for judicial authority—Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deported a Salvadoran man, Jordin Melgar-Salmeron,…
Elon Musk’s Climate Pivot: Too Late for Democrats, or a Strategic Opportunity?

Legal & Political Insight for Law Students and Policy Professionals Is Elon Musk a Liability or Leverage? Why Democrats Might Need Him Despite the Drama Elon Musk—the billionaire tech mogul, Twitter firestarter, and one-time green energy darling—is back in the climate discourse. But this time, he’s taking a wildly different approach: criticizing a Trump-backed House…
Supreme Court Shifts Immigration Landscape: DHS Can Revoke Parole for Half a Million Migrants

In a major immigration decision with sweeping implications, the U.S. Supreme Court recently allowed the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to proceed with terminating parole for more than 500,000 noncitizens—mostly from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (collectively referred to as CHNV). This shift marks a major victory for the Trump administration’s immigration agenda and a…
Judicial Restraint vs. Environmental Oversight: SCOTUS Narrows NEPA’s Reach in Landmark Oil Railway Case

The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent unanimous decision to limit the scope of environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) marks a seismic shift in how infrastructure and energy projects will be evaluated moving forward. In a ruling that clears the way for a controversial 88-mile Utah railway designed to transport crude oil, the…