State Department Begins Layoffs
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Florida, Supreme Court and Immigration
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Few presidential powers are as consequential and enduring as the appointment of a judge to the Supreme Court of the United States. While the writers of the Constitution believed merit should be the sole determinant in nominations to the highest court,
While the Supreme Court’s conservative supermajority is pushing the law rightward, the justices appointed by GOP presidents don't always row in sync.
As Democrats look to the midterms, defending the few state-level judicial seats they hold is a top priority. They only hold three seats on the 15-member Court of Appeals – all of which are up for grabs in 2026. Justice Anita Earls, one of two Democrats on the state Supreme Court, will also run to defend her seat next year.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling means the conversion therapy ban can be enacted. The court ruled that the legislative committee has been overreaching its authority in blocking a variety of other state regulations during Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ administration.
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A federal judge again barred President Donald Trump's administration from enforcing his executive order limiting birthright citizenship nationwide after the Supreme Court restricted the ability of judges to block his policies using nationwide injunctions.
Three leading election integrity groups urged the Supreme Court on Thursday to prohibit states from counting mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day, warning that the practice violates federal law and undermines public trust in elections.
A group of climate activists seeking to revive their lawsuit against the EPA referenced a legal opinion by Justice Samuel Alito.
Wisconsin redistricting battle ends as state Supreme Court declines Democratic lawsuits, potentially helping Republicans defend their fragile House majority in upcoming elections