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Final Judgment Isn’t a Revolving Door: SCOTUS Reinforces ‘Extraordinary Circumstances’ Rule in BLOM Bank Case

When is “too late” really too late in litigation? The Supreme Court just drew the line in bold. In a crisp, unanimous decision authored by Justice Clarence Thomas, the U.S. Supreme Court reaffirmed that Rule 60(b)(6) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure—often seen as the “last chance” catchall for relief from final judgments—remains a…
Cross-Border Accountability Denied: Why SCOTUS Blocked Mexico’s Billion-Dollar Gun Lawsuit

Supreme Court Unanimously Blocks Mexico’s Lawsuit Against U.S. Gun Makers Under Federal Immunity Law In a landmark ruling with international reverberations, the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously rejected a lawsuit filed by the Mexican government against several American gun manufacturers, citing a federal law that broadly shields the firearms industry from legal liability. Justice…
Reverse Discrimination or Equal Protection? SCOTUS Reasserts That Civil Rights Apply to All

Reverse Discrimination, Reversed: SCOTUS Reaffirms Equal Protection for All Employees Under Title VII In a rare but powerful move, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of a white, straight woman who alleged she was a victim of reverse discrimination—a legal theory often viewed with skepticism in employment discrimination cases. This decision in Ames…
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,…