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    Supreme Court strikes down most of Trump's tariffs▼Supreme Court invalidates most of Trump's tariffs✉newsWorldLaw & Courts55 min ago

    The US Supreme Court has invalidated most of the tariffs imposed under President Trump, according to ABC News. The ruling strikes at the core of the administration's trade policy, which used sweeping import duties as a central economic and political tool. Details of the court's reasoning and the administration's response are not yet available.

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    Immigrants ask Supreme Court to block deportations to third countries▼Immigrants ask Supreme Court to leave ruling in place preventing Trump administration from deporting them to third-party countries✉newsWorldImmigration55 min ago

    Immigrants involved in a legal challenge have asked the US Supreme Court to keep in place a lower-court ruling that prevents the Trump administration from deporting them to third-party countries. The request asks the justices to leave the current protections intact while litigation continues. The dispute forms part of a broader legal fight over the administration's immigration and removal policies.

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    Supreme Court lets states use SAVE database for citizenship checks●Supreme Court permits states to use SAVE database for citizenship checksYhnWorldElections7955 min ago

    The US Supreme Court has ruled that states may use the federal SAVE database to verify the citizenship status of voters. The decision allows state officials to cross-check voter registration records against the immigration database, a step several Republican-led states have sought. Critics argue such checks risk wrongly purging eligible voters, particularly naturalised citizens, while supporters frame the ruling as a victory for election integrity.

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    Justice Alito recuses from Supreme Court climate case▼Alito recuses from major climate change case to be decided by the Supreme Court✉newsEnvironmentClimate19 min ago

    Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has recused himself from a major climate change case the Court is set to decide. No reason for the recusal was given in the initial reports. His absence could affect the outcome, as the remaining eight justices may split on an issue that has previously divided the Court along ideological lines.

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    Justice Alito to sit out Supreme Court climate case▼Supreme Court Justice Alito will not participate in big climate change case next week✉newsEnvironmentClimate19 min ago

    Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito will not take part in a major climate change case scheduled for next week, according to CNBC. The court is expected to hear arguments without him, which could affect the outcome if the justices divide closely. No reason for his recusal has been given in the report, and the case is being closely watched for its implications on climate regulation.

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    Supreme Court hears arguments on Election Commission independence●सिर्फ स्वतंत्र होना नहीं, दिखना भी जरूरी... Election Commission पर Supreme Court में क्या बहस हुई?▶youtubeWorldElections1.3M1 h ago

    The Supreme Court of India held a hearing on the Election Commission, with arguments centring on the idea that the commission must not only be independent but also be seen to be independent. The discussion, reported in Indian media, touches on public perception of the poll body's credibility and the structural safeguards needed for its autonomy. The hearing has drawn wide attention ahead of electoral debates in the country.

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    Justice Alito Recuses Himself from Supreme Court Climate Case▼Justice Alito Won’t Participate in Supreme Court Case on Climate Change✉newsWorldLaw & Courts19 min ago

    Justice Samuel Alito will not take part in a Supreme Court case concerning climate change, according to the Wall Street Journal. His recusal leaves the remaining eight justices to decide the matter, potentially raising the chances of a 4-4 split that would leave lower-court rulings in place. No reason for his withdrawal from the case was given in the report.

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    Justice Alito steps aside from major Supreme Court climate case▼Alito bows out of blockbuster Supreme Court climate case✉newsWorldLaw & Courts55 min ago

    Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has recused himself from a high-profile climate case before the Court, according to Politico. The withdrawal removes one justice from a closely watched dispute over climate regulation, potentially affecting how the Court rules on an issue with sweeping implications for federal environmental policy and the states and industries involved.

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    Supreme Court ruling shakes up election landscape●BOMBSHELL: Supreme Court UPENDS election with SHOCK RULING▶youtubeWorldLaw & Courts888.3K55 min ago

    The Supreme Court has issued a ruling being described as upending an election, with commentators on the political left, including commentary channels and voting-rights outlet Democracy Docket, framing it as a bombshell decision. Details of which election is affected and the substance of the ruling are not specified in the available material. Engagement with the story is high, suggesting strong public interest in the court's intervention.

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    Alito recuses himself from major Supreme Court climate case▼Justice Samuel Alito recuses himself from major Supreme Court climate change case✉newsEnvironmentClimate3 h ago

    US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has recused himself from a major climate change case before the court, CNN reports. The move means only eight justices will weigh the dispute, raising the possibility of a 4-4 split that would leave lower-court rulings in place. No reason for the recusal has been given, and the development is drawing attention because the case could shape US climate policy.

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    The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to lift a lower court's block on its policy concerning transgender inmates, reportedly related to housing requirements. The emergency request puts the disputed policy before the nation's highest court while litigation continues in lower courts. The move is drawing attention as part of the administration's broader legal battles over transgender-related policies.

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    Supreme Court to weigh Boulder wildfire climate lawsuit▼Supreme Court to consider Boulder wildfire climate-change lawsuit✉newsEnvironmentClimate4 h ago

    The US Supreme Court is set to take up a lawsuit brought by Boulder, Colorado, seeking to hold energy companies liable for damages tied to wildfire risks linked to climate change. The case could determine whether local governments can pursue such claims in state courts, with broad implications for similar climate lawsuits nationwide.

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    French literary world rocked by AI authorship scandal●Uproar in France over award-winning author accused of using AIYhnCultureBooks3643 min ago

    An award-winning French author is accused of using artificial intelligence in their work, triggering an uproar across France's literary establishment. The controversy has reignited debate over whether AI-assisted writing violates the spirit of literary prizes, which assume human authorship and creativity. Critics are calling for transparency rules, while others argue existing prize regulations do not explicitly ban AI tools.

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    Justice Alito sits out Supreme Court climate case against oil companies▼US Supreme Court's Alito won't participate in climate case involving oil companies✉newsEnvironmentClimate7 h ago

    US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito is not taking part in a case involving climate-related claims against major oil companies. His recusal reduces the bench to eight justices for the case, which could affect the outcome if the court splits. The case is being closely watched for its implications for climate litigation against the fossil fuel industry.

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    Justice Alito Recuses from Major Supreme Court Climate Case▼Justice Alito steps aside from major Supreme Court climate case✉newsEnvironmentClimate5 h ago

    Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has stepped aside from a major climate-related case before the Court. The recusal removes him from deliberations, potentially affecting the outcome in a closely watched environmental dispute. The development is drawing attention because recusals by sitting justices are rare and the case carries significant implications for US climate policy.

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    The US Department of Justice has asked the Supreme Court to take up a case that could narrow legal protections for transgender people. The filing is being read as an effort to roll back established interpretations of sex discrimination protections. Civil rights groups warn the case could strip away safeguards in employment, healthcare and education, while supporters argue the current reading of federal law goes too far.

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    Justice Alito recuses himself from major Supreme Court climate case●In reversal, Justice Samuel Alito steps aside from major climate case Alito will sit out the first case the Supreme CourMmastodonEnvironmentClimate45 h ago

    US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito will not take part in the first case of the new term, a major climate dispute, reversing his earlier refusal to recuse. The decision follows calls from progressive critics who pointed to his stock holdings in oil companies as a conflict of interest. The move is drawing attention to ethics questions surrounding the justices and could affect how the climate case is decided.

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    A recent US Supreme Court decision is being described by African American newspapers as creating a new obstacle for Black voters. Outlets including the Chicago Defender and the New Pittsburgh Courier are running coverage warning that the ruling could make it harder to challenge electoral maps or practices that dilute Black voting power. Civil rights advocates are expected to respond as the decision's implications for the Voting Rights Act become clearer.

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    Justice Alito recuses from landmark Supreme Court climate case▼Supreme Court Justice Alito steps aside from landmark climate change case✉newsEnvironmentClimate7 h ago

    US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has recused himself from a landmark climate change case before the court. News outlets including USA Today and the Detroit Free Press reported his decision to step aside, though neither report detailed his reasons or which case is involved. His absence could affect the outcome, leaving potentially eight justices to decide a matter with major implications for climate regulation.

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    Supreme Court backs federal citizenship tool for voter checks▼Supreme Court OKs use of federal citizenship tool to vet voters, but midterm impact will be limited✉newsWorldLaw & Courts5 h ago

    The US Supreme Court has allowed states to use a federal database to verify the citizenship of voter registration applicants. The decision, reported by Route Fifty, clears the way for expanded vetting ahead of the midterm elections, though analysts say its practical effect on the upcoming contests will be limited because implementation timelines and coverage constraints restrict how widely the tool can be applied.

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    Bernalillo County says mail-in ballots on track after Supreme Court ruling●Bernalillo County Clerk says mail-in ballots on track following supreme court ruling against White House plan✉newsWorldLaw & Courts3 h ago

    The Bernalillo County Clerk in New Mexico says mail-in ballot processing remains on schedule following a Supreme Court ruling against a White House election plan. The decision had raised questions about whether local election offices might face disruptions, but the clerk reassured residents that ballots are being sent and returned as normal ahead of the vote.

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    The Trump administration has asked the US Supreme Court to allow restrictions on gender-affirming health care for transgender inmates in federal prisons. The request seeks to undo lower court rulings that blocked such limits, and it lands amid ongoing legal and political battles over transgender rights and the treatment of transgender people in the US justice system.

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    The US Supreme Court has blocked a Republican-drawn congressional map in Missouri for the third time. The repeated interventions mark another clash over redistricting in the state, where GOP lawmakers have sought to redraw district boundaries. Details of the court's reasoning and the map's next steps were not immediately available.

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    Trump asks Supreme Court to allow limit on trans inmate care▼Trump asks Supreme Court to allow limit on care for trans inmates✉newsWorldLaw & Courts9 h ago

    The Trump administration has asked the US Supreme Court to let it enforce limits on gender-affirming care for transgender inmates in federal prisons. The request asks the justices to allow the policy to take effect while legal challenges proceed, and it lands amid ongoing national battles over transgender healthcare and prison rights.

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    Supreme Court ruling could weaken Black voting power across the South▼Supreme+Court+ruling+could+weaken+Black+voting+power+across+the+South✉newsWorldLaw & Courts7 h ago

    A Supreme Court ruling is being reported as one that could weaken Black voting power across the Southern United States. The decision, covered by legal press including North Carolina Lawyers Weekly, is seen as having potential consequences for how districts are drawn and how much influence Black voters hold in Southern states.

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    Supreme Court blocks Missouri congressional map for third time▼US Supreme Court blocks gerrymandered MO congressional map third time✉newsWorldLaw & Courts5 h ago

    The US Supreme Court has blocked Missouri's redrawn congressional map for the third time, halting the gerrymandered district boundaries from taking effect while challenges continue. The repeated interventions keep Missouri's current congressional seats in place for now. The ruling is drawing attention from voting rights advocates and state officials locked in a dispute over partisan redistricting in the state.

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    North Carolina welcomes Supreme Court ruling on voter citizenship checks▼NC welcomes Supreme Court ruling on voter citizenship checks✉newsWorldLaw & Courts2 h ago

    North Carolina officials are welcoming a US Supreme Court ruling related to voter citizenship checks, a decision that affects the state's ability to verify the citizenship status of people registering to vote. The ruling touches on an ongoing national debate over election integrity and voter access, and supporters of stricter checks have praised the outcome.

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    Supreme Court issues surprise Friday night ruling●BREAKING: Supreme Court drops BOMBSHELL FRIDAY NIGHT ruling▶youtubeWorldLaw & Courts443.8K10 h ago

    The US Supreme Court has issued a major ruling announced on a Friday night, a timing that immediately drew attention because late-week releases often accompany contentious decisions. Commentators and legal observers are reacting to the decision, with the dramatic framing of the news fueling wide discussion about what the ruling means and its potential impact.

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    Supreme Court ruling could weaken Black voting power in the South▼Supreme Court ruling could weaken Black voting power across the South✉newsWorldPolitics18 h ago

    A recent Supreme Court ruling is being reported as a potential setback for Black voters across the South, with multiple regional outlets in South Carolina and the broader region carrying the same warning. Coverage suggests the decision could make it harder to draw majority-Black districts, diluting Black electoral influence in Southern states.

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    US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has recused himself from a pending climate case before the Court, according to a news report. The move means only eight justices will consider the matter, raising the possibility of a 4-4 split. No detailed explanation for the recusal was given in the report, and reaction so far has focused on what his absence could mean for the outcome.

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    Justice Alito Recuses Himself from Major Supreme Court Climate Case▼Samuel Alito recuses himself from major Supreme Court climate change case✉newsEnvironmentClimate13 h ago

    US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has recused himself from a major climate change case before the court, according to a report by the Washington Examiner. The move leaves the justices potentially split eight ways on a dispute with significant implications for US climate policy. No detailed reason for the recusal has been widely reported, and observers are watching closely to see how the case will proceed without him.

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    Supreme Court Revives Trump-Backed Voter Purge Effort●BREAKING: Supreme Court Revives Trump's Voter Purge Scheme▶youtubeWorldLaw & Courts312.7K10 h ago

    The US Supreme Court has revived a voter purge effort backed by Donald Trump, reigniting a fierce debate over voting rights ahead of upcoming elections. Voting-rights groups, including Democracy Docket, are sounding the alarm that the ruling could allow states to remove voters from registration rolls more aggressively, while supporters frame it as a step toward election integrity.

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    Justice Alito recuses himself from major Supreme Court climate case▼Justice Alito recuses himself from major Supreme Court climate change case✉newsEnvironmentClimate16 h ago

    Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has recused himself from a major climate change case before the Court, according to a report by the Washington Examiner. The move leaves eight justices to hear the dispute, raising the possibility of a 4-4 split. No reason for the recusal was given, and the development is drawing attention to how the vacancy-free but shorthanded bench may handle one of its most consequential environmental rulings.

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    Supreme Court vote shadows Collins in Maine Senate race▼Supreme Court vote shadows Maine Sen. Susan Collins in her first race after abortion rights decision✉newsWorldElections18 h ago

    Maine Senator Susan Collins is running her first re-election campaign since voting to confirm Supreme Court justices who later helped overturn federal abortion rights. Her 2022 vote for Brett Kavanaugh has become a central issue, with opponents and voters revisiting her assurances that Roe v. Wade would remain settled law. Coverage from Spectrum News and PBS highlights how the abortion decision continues to shape her race.

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    Justice Alito steps aside from Supreme Court oil companies climate case●US Supreme Court’s Alito won’t participate in climate case involving oil companies✉newsEnvironmentClimate19 h ago

    US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito will not take part in a climate-related case involving oil companies, according to an announcement carried by US media. His recusal means the case will be heard by the remaining eight justices, potentially affecting its outcome. No detailed explanation for his decision not to participate was given in the report.

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    Supreme Court allows states to use SAVE tool for citizenship checks▼CITIZENSHIP STATUS: U.S. Supreme Court says Indiana and other states can use SAVE tool; critics cite voting barriers✉newsWorldLaw & Courts21 h ago

    The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that Indiana and other states may use the SAVE tool to verify citizenship status. Supporters see the system as a way to safeguard election records, while critics warn it could create barriers for eligible voters trying to register or cast ballots, raising concerns about disenfranchisement.

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    Justice Alito Recuses From Suncor Climate Case▼Justice Alito Recuses From Supreme Court Suncor Climate Case (1)✉newsWorldLaw & Courts14 h ago

    Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has recused himself from the Suncor climate liability case, according to Bloomberg Law. The case involves claims against oil company Suncor over climate change damages. Without stating a reason, the recusal reduces the Court to eight justices for the matter and follows earlier recusals in similar oil industry climate cases.

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    Supreme Court allows Social Security data to flag noncitizen voters●Supreme Court allows use of Social Security data to identify noncitizen voters✉newsWorldLaw & Courts20 h ago

    The US Supreme Court has ruled that Social Security data can be used to help identify noncitizens on voter rolls, a victory for officials pushing tighter election verification measures. The decision is drawing strong reactions, with supporters calling it a step toward election integrity and critics warning it could enable improper voter purges and discourage eligible voters from registering.

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    Big Oil makes an audacious request to the Supreme Court●Big Oil has an audacious request for the Supreme Court✉newsEnvironmentClimate22 h ago

    Energy industry interests are asking the US Supreme Court to take up a case that could shield oil companies from climate-related lawsuits. According to Vox, the request is being described as audacious, with critics saying the industry is seeking to escape accountability in state courts where dozens of cities and states are suing over climate damages.

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    Supreme Court rules for Trump in voter database case▼Supreme Court sides with Trump on voter database✉newsWorldLaw & Courts21 h ago

    The US Supreme Court has issued a ruling in favor of President Trump in a case involving a voter database, according to early reports. Details of the decision and its legal reasoning remain limited, and it is not yet clear what the ruling means for voter data access, election administration, or related disputes moving forward.