Tag: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court's decision to take up Benisek v. Lamone marks the second time it has added a partisan gerrymandering case to this term's calendar. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Supreme Court takes up sports betting beyond Vegas

Ryan Lovelace · December 4, 2017 5:01 am

Sen. Kennedy cited concerns with the nomination process leading to Duncan's selection and the paperwork submitted to Congress regarding the nomination as prompting his hesitation. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

GOP Sen. John Kennedy to support Trump appeals court nominee after backlash

Ryan Lovelace · December 1, 2017 5:37 pm

A recent brief filed by the plaintiffs in the case of Janus v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees heavily cites decisions made by the Supreme Court in the last seven years to argue that public-sector unions should not have the right to force government workers to pay them regular "security fees." (iStock)

Critics of public-sector unions cite justices in Supreme Court filing

Sean Higgins · November 30, 2017 11:50 pm

The freshman Louisiana Republican is being criticized for his decision to vote against a Trump nominee this week and speak publicly about his reluctance to support others. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Conservatives target Sen. John Kennedy over opposition to Trump judicial nominees

Ryan Lovelace · November 30, 2017 8:19 pm

"Professor Steven G. Calabresi should stop pulling imaginary stuff from his butt and impugning the integrity of federal judges in the process," said Senior District Judge Richard G. Kopf. (National Constitution Center/YouTube)

Right-leaning judges slam push by Federalist Society co-founder to add judgeships for Trump to fill

Ryan Lovelace · November 30, 2017 7:22 pm

Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., readies his papers before a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Sen. John Kennedy explains reasons for reluctance to confirm Trump judges

Ryan Lovelace · November 29, 2017 8:16 pm

Carpenter v. United States provides the first insight into how the justices view privacy rights in the digital age. (AP Photo/Jessica Gresko)

Major privacy case could reveal new fault lines in Supreme Court

Ryan Lovelace · November 29, 2017 7:44 pm

In an order Wednesday, the court stayed part of a district court decision "with respect to refugees covered by a formal assurance." (AP Photo/Jon Elswick)

Supreme Court to hear blockbuster cellphone privacy case

Ryan Lovelace · November 29, 2017 5:01 am

Katsas attracted criticism from Democrats because of his work on behalf of President Trump. (YouTube)

Senate confirms Greg Katsas to DC Circuit Court of Appeals

Ryan Lovelace · November 28, 2017 11:16 pm

Following the resignation of CFPB Director Richard Cordray, the slot will be held temporarily by Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Court sides with Trump in dispute over CFPB leadership

Steven Nelson, Ryan Lovelace · November 28, 2017 10:10 pm

Gupta is pressing the judge to rule as early as this week in favor of Leandra English, the CFPB's former deputy director who he said is continuing to report for work despite Mulvaney's presence. (Credit: Gupta Wessler website)

Who is Deepak Gupta? Ex-CFPB employee emerges as leading anti-Trump litigator

Steven Nelson · November 28, 2017 7:01 pm

The justices of the Supreme Court decided this week to reschedule consideration of Hidalgo v. Arizona, according to former Obama administration acting solicitor general Neal Katyal, who is bringing the case to the justices' attention. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Supreme Court to consider death penalty challenge Friday

Ryan Lovelace · November 28, 2017 5:51 pm