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4d ago

The Supreme Court’s latest case on religion in school could have far-reaching consequences

Parents say they face an “impossible choice.” Maryland school officials say the parents want to “unsettle a decades-old consensus.”
From left, Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas, Brett Kavanaugh, John Roberts, and Sonia Sotomayor bow their heads during inauguration ceremonies at the Capitol on Jan. 20, 2025.
From left, Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas, Brett Kavanaugh, John Roberts, and Sonia Sotomayor bow their heads during inauguration ceremonies at the Capitol on Jan. 20, 2025.
8d ago

Conservative judge slams lack of due process in Abrego Garcia case

This week’s Deadline: Legal Newsletter breaks down a Reagan appointee’s rebuke and the looming showdown between Donald Trump and John Roberts.
kilmar abrego garcia Chris Van Hollen politics political politician
kilmar abrego garcia Chris Van Hollen politics political politician
8d ago

Ask Jordan: Is presidential immunity still an open issue?

"Deadline: White House" legal analyst Jordan Rubin answers your questions about the Supreme Court, Trump administration lawsuits and other issues.
Jordan Rubin, illustrated, with the Supreme Court columns.
Jordan Rubin, illustrated, with the Supreme Court columns.
9d ago

Supreme Court takes up birthright citizenship nationwide injunctions for rare hearing

The Trump administration asked the high court to “declare that enough is enough” and halt nationwide injunctions.
President Donald Trump speaks during an executive order signing ceremony
President Donald Trump speaks during an executive order signing ceremony
9d ago

Appeals court sides with judge in Abrego Garcia case, rejecting Trump admin’s request

The incomplete casting of the justices’ order follows similar political framings from the White House.
Image: White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller speaks
Image: White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller speaks
10d ago

New York Attorney General James is latest target of Trump’s revenge term

The president’s federal housing director suggested the state official who investigated Trump should face prosecution by Trump’s DOJ.
Attorney General Letitia James speaks during the press briefing on Nov. 6 2024.
Attorney General Letitia James speaks during the press briefing on Nov. 6 2024.
10d ago

Judge Boasberg finds probable cause to hold Trump administration in criminal contempt

Trump officials argued that a Supreme Court ruling overturning his orders in deportation case mooted the question of whether they violated them.
Judge James Boasberg in Washington on March 13, 2023.
Judge James Boasberg in Washington on March 13, 2023.
10d ago

A judge just kicked the legs out from under Trump's Abrego Garcia stance

The federal government’s attempt to avoid returning the mistakenly deported man “runs contrary to law and logic,” Judge Paula Xinis wrote.
Donald Trump meets with Nayib Bukele.
Donald Trump meets with Nayib Bukele.
11d ago

How Nayib Bukele’s White House performance plays into Trump’s litigation defiance

In a court filing Monday, the Trump administration cited the Salvadoran president’s remarks about Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele
President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele
12d ago

John Roberts and his GOP-appointed colleagues should have listened to Sonia Sotomayor

The high court’s order in the Abrego Garcia case is helping Trump officials continue to avoid attempting to right an admitted wrong.
Sonia Sotomayor
Sonia Sotomayor
15d ago

Trump's broad claims of executive power hit some roadblocks, got some wins

This week’s Deadline: Legal Newsletter looks at the president's mixed record at the Supreme Court.
A member of the Capitol Police K-9 unit walks a dog in front of the Supreme Court
A member of the Capitol Police K-9 unit walks a dog in front of the Supreme Court
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