State Supreme Courts

The US Supreme Court has upheld state laws that ban transgender girls from competing in girls' school sports. The ruling allows bans already enacted in multiple states to remain in force and could shape similar legislation nationwide. Reactions are divided: supporters call it a victory for fairness in women's sports, while LGBT advocates condemn it as discrimination against transgender youth.

The South Carolina Supreme Court has overturned Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions, a major reversal in the case of the disgraced former lawyer convicted of killing his wife Maggie and son Paul in 2021. The ruling throws the high-profile judgment into question, and attention now turns to whether prosecutors will seek a new trial.

Virginia Democrats have asked the US Supreme Court to intervene after a state court rejected their congressional redistricting plan. The dispute centers on who holds final authority over drawing Virginia's electoral maps, with Democrats arguing the state ruling should be overridden. The case touches on broader national battles over redistricting and partisan map-drawing ahead of upcoming elections.

Supreme Court Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Neil Gorsuch jointly criticized what they called a 'constitutional absurdity' in immigration-related prosecutions, a rare joint opinion pairing two justices often on opposite sides. Their warning targets the government's use of criminal immigration proceedings, and commentators are highlighting the unusual cross-ideological alliance at a time when immigration enforcement is a dominant political issue in the United States.

The US Supreme Court is drawing attention across a range of high-stakes cases. Justices are set to hear a dispute over religious exemptions allowing private schools to receive public funds, while sending mixed signals in a blockbuster climate case on whether state tort suits can hold energy companies liable. Separately, Donald Trump has asked the Court to revive his dismissed lawsuit against Bill Clinton.

Searches for 'decreto' are rising in Brazil and Italy. In Brazil, a new decree expands requirements for consumer service, according to Agência Brasil. Separately, O Globo reports that voters in three states went against decisions issued by a panel led by Supreme Court justice Alexandre de Moraes. In Italy, the term also ranks high in searches.

Major oil companies are asking the US Supreme Court to dismiss climate liability lawsuits brought by states and municipalities before the cases can go to trial. The suits seek damages for costs linked to climate change, and the industry argues they should be thrown out on legal grounds. The request puts the high court at the center of a years-long fight over who pays for climate harm, and observers are watching to see whether the justices take up the question.

The NFL has filed a petition asking the US Supreme Court to rule that prediction markets such as Kalshi should be regulated at the state level rather than federally. The league argues the markets function like sports betting, which states license individually. The case could reshape how event contracts tied to sports outcomes are overseen across the country.

The Supreme Court of the United States is set to hear a dispute over transparency requirements involving the Department of Government Efficiency, the cost-cutting initiative associated with Elon Musk. Separately, the high court has been urged to keep a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender prisoners blocked while litigation continues.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's Officer on Special Duty has received relief from the Supreme Court, which will allow a CBI investigation against him to continue. The apex court's order grants the officer protection while keeping the federal probe alive. The case draws attention because it involves a close aide of the Punjab chief minister and touches on questions of accountability in the state government.

Connecticut news outlets are examining whether a recent US Supreme Court ruling could change the state's absentee voting rules. Reporting from the Hartford Courant and CT Mirror looks at how the decision might apply to Connecticut's ballot eligibility requirements, a topic of particular interest as states review their voting laws ahead of upcoming elections.

Spanish prosecutors have asked the Supreme Court to allow people naturalised under the 'ley de nietos' to vote, while the State Attorney's Office says the snap election makes it 'impossible' to apply the court's ruling on the law and has instead urged lifting the suspension of their voting rights and hearing those affected. The dispute centres on enfranchising descendants of Spaniards abroad ahead of the election.

The Vermont Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a school board in a dispute over the firing of a principal. The decision upholds the board's authority to dismiss the administrator, resolving a case that drew attention in the state. Further details of the ruling and the parties involved have not been made widely available yet.

North Korea says it test-fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile toward its east coast, with state media reporting that Kim Jong Un personally oversaw a hypersonic missile drill. The launches come as tensions rise over mine blasts near the border. Separately, cricket's Durban Test between Australia and South Africa was thwarted by bad light, and Sri Lanka's Test captain Dhananjaya de Silva stepped down with immediate effect.

A judge has denied a prosecutor's request to impose monetary bail on a defendant, citing a California Supreme Court ruling on bail practices. The decision, reported by the Davis Vanguard in its court watch coverage, reflects ongoing tension between prosecutors and courts over cash bail in California following the state's highest court guidance that detention should not hinge on ability to pay.

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has rejected a legal challenge to the state's practice of charging people who use drugs with drug delivery resulting in death when a fatal overdose occurs, even when the drugs were shared for no money. Rulings like this have drawn criticism for treating addicted users as dealers. Critics say the law punishes addiction, while supporters argue it deters drug distribution.

Construction of the Heber Valley temple in Utah is moving forward while a case over the project awaits a ruling from the Utah Supreme Court. The dispute has drawn local attention as the building continues despite the unresolved legal challenge, with residents watching for the court's decision.

The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a ruling further restricting the use of race in drawing congressional district boundaries, with attention turning to how the decision will affect redistricting in Texas. Observers are watching whether the state's maps, shaped during past redistricting cycles, will need to be redrawn under the narrower standard for considering race.

Commentary from Ohio Capital Journal argues that upcoming races for the Ohio Supreme Court could determine how far the state's voter-approved abortion rights amendment is limited in practice. The amendment, passed by voters in 2023, faces potential legal challenges, and the court's composition may decide the outcome of future disputes over restrictions.

The NFL has asked the US Supreme Court to take up a case concerning how prediction markets are regulated, arguing that oversight should rest at the state level. The move signals growing concern among major sports leagues over the rapid expansion of event-based betting contracts, which currently operate in a loosely regulated federal framework.

In Brazil, Supreme Court justice Gilmar Mendes said he supports revisiting the court's decision on federal transfers to private hospitals, a ruling with major financial implications for the health sector. Elsewhere in Brazilian sport, the women's volleyball state championship opened with Gerdau Minas facing Batavo Mackenzie, with broadcasters publishing viewing guides for the debut match.

The NFL has filed a brief with the US Supreme Court in a case with implications for sports prediction markets. The filing is being watched closely because the outcome could determine how legal sports-adjacent wagering platforms operate in the United States, with leagues, betting firms and prediction market companies all awaiting clarity on the regulatory landscape.

A US Supreme Court ruling on mail-in ballots is drawing attention from Connecticut voters who want to know how it will affect their ability to vote by mail in upcoming elections. Coverage from Hartford is focusing on what the decision changes for the state's election procedures and absentee voting rules.

Enforcement of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling outlawing 'skill games' slot-style machines begins Wednesday. Bars, clubs, and convenience stores across the state that rely on revenue from the unregulated games will now face removal of the devices, with supporters of the ban citing the court's decision that the games are illegal gambling machines.

The US Supreme Court is being widely covered for expanding the scope of religious rights in America. Reporting focuses on recent rulings that strengthen protections for religious expression, raising questions about how far religious liberty can go before conflicting with other rights. Commentators are debating the long-term impact on schools, workplaces and public life in the United States.

The Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission is at the centre of attention after the Supreme Court delivered a ruling relating to local body elections, with reports suggesting an election schedule may now be drawn up. Telugu media outlets are covering what the judgment means for the timing and conduct of 'local' elections in the state, and how the commission will proceed next.

The Ohio Supreme Court has issued a ruling addressing whether digital services are subject to state sales tax. The decision carries implications for businesses selling streaming, software and other digital offerings in Ohio, and for state tax revenue. Tax practitioners are expected to review the ruling for guidance on compliance and potential refund claims.

Cook County's top prosecutor is preparing to take a case before the US Supreme Court, according to an Audacy report. The story is circulating in the United States alongside discussion of Brett Kavanaugh, though the exact connection between the prosecutor's case and the justice is not detailed in the available coverage. The move would bring a Chicago-area legal dispute to the nation's highest court.

The Alabama Supreme Court has declined to hear Gulf Shores' appeal, ending the city's legal challenge in a dispute involving a Baldwin County commissioner's use of a golf cart. The ruling leaves a lower court's decision in place, closing out the long-running local case. The outcome settles who can operate golf carts on the roads in question and limits the city's enforcement options.

Notre Dame Law School has launched a challenge to a Supreme Court ruling, according to the student newspaper The Irish Rover. Details of which ruling is targeted and the form the challenge takes were not immediately specified. The story is drawing attention as debate continues in the United States over the court's authority and recent decisions.

The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case defining what conduct qualifies as providing material support to terrorism for immigration purposes. The ruling will determine which non-citizens can be barred from or removed from the United States under terrorism-related grounds, and is expected to have significant consequences for immigrants whose actions have been interpreted broadly by federal authorities.

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has upheld the state's cap on damages under sovereign immunity, limiting the amount victims can recover from state and local government entities in lawsuits. The decision maintains the existing $250,000 damages cap for individual claims, a rule that has long drawn criticism from plaintiffs' attorneys and victims of government negligence, while government bodies argue it protects public budgets.

A Norman group has appealed the Rock Creek Entertainment District tax increment financing plan to the Oklahoma Supreme Court. The dispute centers on the TIF plan for the proposed entertainment district in Norman, Oklahoma, and the state's highest court will now be asked to review the matter. The case keeps a local development fight alive at the judicial level.

The Alabama Supreme Court has dismissed a legal challenge to Senator Tommy Tuberville's residency, throwing out claims that questioned whether he met requirements to hold office in the state. The ruling ends the dispute without further proceedings. Details on the court's reasoning and who brought the challenge were not immediately available.

The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a climate change case linked to a Colorado wildfire that burned nearly five years ago. The case will examine questions of climate liability connected to the fire, and the announcement is drawing significant attention given the stakes for climate litigation in the United States.

The US Supreme Court is in the spotlight on multiple fronts. Most US states are urging the Court to take up the question of regulating prediction markets, while a high-stakes climate case has reached the justices, with experts saying the liberal wing may be looking for an escape hatch. Separately, streetwear brand Supreme drew attention with its Fall 2026 T-shirt collection, turning seven graphics into a cultural cross-section.

Arizona's Clean Elections Commission has told the state's high court that any harm suffered by Green Party candidates was self-inflicted, pushing back against the party's legal challenge. The filing argues the commission is not responsible for the difficulties the Green Party cites in its case before the Arizona Supreme Court.

Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to take up a long-running lawsuit related to the 2016 election against Hillary Clinton, according to a report from The Hill. Separately, the family of Renee Good has filed civil lawsuits against an ICE agent and top federal officials over her killing in Minnesota, drawing national coverage from major outlets. Legal fights involving the administration and federal agencies are dominating headlines across the United States.