Supreme Court Seems Skeptical of Property Owners in Natural Gas Pipeline Case The results in Hoffman v. WBI Energy Transmission look doubtful for the property rights side. Reason · 1h ago
US Supreme Court rejects Roberto Clemente sons’ $45 million license plate appeal Roberto Clemente’s sons faced a legal setback regarding their father's image on Puerto Rico’s license plates after the Supreme Court chose not to review their case. This outcome means the earlier rulings remain in force, despite the family's claims that their father’s likeness was used without consent for special plates… The Times of India · 8h ago
Appeals Court Upholds Ruling That Florida Medicaid Cutoff Letters Failed to Tell Families Who Lost Coverage and Why A federal appeals court upheld an injunction requiring Florida to clearly explain Medicaid termination decisions, after families received notices that omitted or misstated key eligibility information. Medical Daily · 12h ago
The Peaceful Second Amendment Revolution How the right was restored from its nadir half a century ago Reason · Nov 10
After midterm rout, Republicans can still confirm a Supreme Court justice, but at what cost? The 2026 midterm rout that awarded Democrats decisive majorities in the Senate and House has also sparked interest in the future of the U.S. Supreme Court. The Conversation · Nov 10
Democrats have gained control in more states. That could change the way the US elects its president Democrats’ gains in the US midterm elections could revive efforts to change how the country elects its president by shifting to a national popular vote and reducing the role of the Electoral College. Six states — Arizona, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin — elected Democratic governments, giving supporters fresh… The Economic Times · Nov 10
A Bad Day at SCOTUS for Government Accountability The Supreme Court looks ready to further insulate rights-violating federal officers from facing civil liability. Reason · Nov 10
Ballotpedia releases federal judicial vacancy count for November 2026 In this month’s federal judicial vacancy count, Ballotpedia tracked nominations, confirmations, and vacancies from Oct. 2 to Nov. 1. Ballotpedia publishes the federal judicial vacancy count at the start of each month. Ballotpedia · Nov 10
Trump’s Big Bend border wall construction can resume after U.S. Supreme Court ruling In an 8-1 unsigned opinion, the justices overturned an El Paso federal judge’s order to halt construction, while the Trump administration seeks further Supreme Court review. The Texas Tribune · Nov 9
Plaintiffs Contesting Tren de Aragua Membership Claims / Alien Enemies Act Application Still Can't Sue Pseudonymously From Judge James Wesley Hendrix (N.D. Tex.) Friday in W.M.M. v. Trump (for more on the earlier Fifth Circuit en… The post Plaintiffs Contesting Tren de Aragua Membership Claims / Alien Enemies Act Application Still Can't Sue Pseudonymously appeared first on Reason Magazine. Reason · Nov 9
How 4 states voted on election-related ballot measures - Roll Call How 4 states voted on election-related ballot measures - Uncategorized Roll Call · Nov 6
New Democratic Senate Spells Doom for Trump's Judicial Nominees The Senate's new Democratic majority is unlikely to approve any Republican judges. Reason · Nov 5
Ken Paxton survived scandal after scandal. He couldn’t survive a Senate race. The attorney general ran for Senate as a grudge match, and in the process helped give Democrats their first win in decades. The Texas Tribune · Nov 4
How redrawn House districts voted in the midterms - Roll Call How redrawn House districts voted in the midterms - Uncategorized Roll Call · Nov 4
The Economic Times · Nov 4 US midterms 2026: Voters back abortion rights and reject Trump's redistricting in state ballot measures During the recent midterm elections, abortion-rights supporters marked significant achievements in both Missouri and Virginia, highlighting shifts in voter attitudes. Concurrently, President Donald Trump's redistricting strategies faced backlash in several states. In Florida, an amendment was adopted that offers critical property tax relief to homeowners. Meanwhile, Nebraska solidified transgender medical…
The Economic Times · Nov 4 US midterms see few voting disruptions despite Trump's election interference concerns Voting in this year's midterm elections occurred against uncertainties about President Trump's attempts to influence election results. Many Americans had cast their ballots early, but some polling places faced challenges due to weather conditions and equipment malfunctions. Election officials noted few significant issues overall, although ballot counting was delayed in…
Latin Times · Nov 3 California: Tamper With Ballots, Face Felony Charges No President Can Pardon California Governor Gavin Newsom signed 13 election bills, including felony penalties for ballot interference, while courts rejected the Justice Department's bid to segregate more than 20,000 mail ballots.
We Got This Covered · Nov 3 Supreme Court sides with California in fight over alleged non-citizen voters, rejecting Trump’s bid to block the state’s ballots Another blow to the Trump administration.
The Independent UK · Nov 3 Case over state funding for Catholic preschools in Colorado comes before the Supreme Court The Supreme Court is hearing a case involving Catholic preschools challenging their exclusion from a Colorado state-funded program
Ballotpedia · Nov 2 Robe & Gavel: SCOTUS begins November 2026 sitting Welcome to the Nov. 2 edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S.
Reason · Nov 2 Federal Judge Dismisses DOJ Lawsuit Over Alaska Senate Race, Calling Proposed Remedy 'Infeasible' Democrats almost certainly engaged in dirty tricks, but to most any politician's relief, being underhanded is not illegal.
The Economic Times · Oct 31 Alabama Republicans thought they had drawn a safe US House seat. A Black congressman had other ideas Alabama Congressman Shomari Figures is fighting to retain his seat after Republicans redrew his district following a US Supreme Court ruling that weakened the Voting Rights Act. His campaign is mobilising Black voters while appealing to conservative and independent voters, with the high-stakes contest emerging as a potential test of…
Reason · Oct 30 10-Year "Harassment"/"Stalking" Sentence for Repeatedly Criticizing Police Detective Violated First Amendment, Amicus Brief Argues I was delighted to sign on to this brief in State v. McMenamy (Mo. Ct. App.) just filed by the… The post 10-Year "Harassment"/"Stalking" Sentence for Repeatedly Criticizing Police Detective Violated First Amendment, Amicus Brief Argues appeared first on Reason Magazine.
inkl · Oct 30 Republicans look to fight off Democratic momentum in the Deep South In April, a conservative U.S. Supreme Court significantly rolled back the redistricting protections held in the U.S.
The Independent UK · Oct 29 Sandy Hook families urge Supreme Court to uphold state and local bans on AR-15-style rifles Relatives whose loved ones were killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold bans on certain semiautomatic rifles