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US Supreme Court won't halt $655 million judgment against Palestinians over attacks

US Justice Sonia Sotomayor declined to halt a large damage award against Palestinian authorities. This judgment stems from a civil lawsuit concerning attacks in Israel years ago. The Palestinian Authority and PLO sought to delay payment while appealing a lower court decision. They argued enforcing the judgment would severely harm…

The Economic Times · Aug 4

25 US states sue Trump over fresh tariffs on 60 trading partners

A coalition of 25 US states has sued the Donald Trump administration over its new tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, including India, calling them illegal and an attempt to replace earlier import taxes struck down by the US Supreme Court in February, The Guardian…

The Times of India · Aug 4

Supreme Court of the United States asked to freeze $656 million verdict — Why Palestinian authority warns of West Bank fallout

Palestinian authorities have asked the US Supreme Court to halt a $656 million judgment. This massive award stems from deadly attacks which occurred in Israel years ago. They warn that immediate payment could disrupt essential services in the West Bank. This action is part of a legal battle that has…

The Economic Times · Jul 31

Robe & Gavel: A look back at past SCOTUS terms

Welcome to the July 27 edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S.

Ballotpedia · Jul 27

Trump’s new tariffs prompt lawsuit from small businesses

The Trump administration faces two new lawsuits challenging its latest global tariffs of 10%-12.5%, imposed under Section 301 of the Trade Act. Small businesses argue the tariffs unlawfully revive measures previously struck down by the US Supreme Court and fail to justify country-specific actions. The cases add to ongoing legal…

The Economic Times · Jul 25

Trump Administration Weakens Endangered Species Protections by Rolling Back Habitat Rules

The US government has redefined 'harm' under the Endangered Species Act, excluding habitat destruction. This change, effective 14 September, has led to lawsuits from environmental groups citing legal precedent violations.

International Business Times UK · Jul 23

Pennsylvania's Top Court Unanimously Rejects Warrantless Searches of Private Land

The justices said the "open fields" doctrine, a sweeping exception to constitutional privacy protections, does not apply in the Keystone State.

Reason · Jul 21

Sixty-nine members of the U.S. Congress are not running for re-election this year — the most in at least 26 years

Welcome to the Tuesday, July 21, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia · Jul 21

Alaska Pilot's $95,000 Plane Seized Over a Six-Pack Forces Supreme Court To Confront Excessive Fines

The US Supreme Court will decide if Alaska can keep a pilot's $95,000 Cessna over a passenger's six-pack, a case that could limit civil forfeiture at traffic stops nationwide.

International Business Times UK · Jul 21

2 executions scheduled for same day in Florida for the first time in more than 60 years

The state of Florida is set to execute two death row inmates on the same day for the first time in more than 60 years, now that a stay has been lifted for a former police officer who had been scheduled to die earlier his year

The Independent UK · Jul 16