Scotus news

Here are some recent news stories and updates from the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS):

Recent Decisions:

  1. Roe v. Wade Overturned: On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, overturning the landmark 1973 case Roe v. Wade, which had established a constitutional right to abortion. The decision allows individual states to regulate or ban abortion as they see fit.
  2. Gun Rights: On June 23, 2022, the Supreme Court issued a decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Inc. v. Bruen, expanding gun rights by striking down a New York law that required gun owners to demonstrate a "proper cause" to carry a concealed weapon.
  3. Voting Rights: On April 4, 2022, the Supreme Court issued a decision in Brnovich v. Democratic National Committee, upholding an Arizona law that prohibits ballot harvesting and limits out-of-precinct voting.

Upcoming Cases:

  1. Student Loan Forgiveness: The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in Biden v. Nebraska, a case challenging the Biden administration's plan to forgive up to $20,000 in student loan debt for millions of borrowers.
  2. Voter ID Laws: The Court will hear arguments in Arizona Republican Party v. Democratic National Committee, a case challenging Arizona's voter ID law and other voting restrictions.
  3. Environmental Regulations: The Court will hear arguments in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency, a case challenging the EPA's authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.

Justices and Court News:

  1. Justice Stephen Breyer's Retirement: Justice Stephen Breyer announced his retirement from the Court on January 27, 2022, effective June 30, 2022. President Joe Biden nominated Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to replace him.
  2. Justice Clarence Thomas's Hospitalization: Justice Clarence Thomas was hospitalized on June 17, 2022, after experiencing flu-like symptoms. He was released from the hospital on June 22, 2022.
  3. Court's 2022-2023 Term: The Supreme Court's 2022-2023 term began on October 3, 2022, and is expected to be one of the most significant terms in recent history, with cases on abortion, gun rights, and voting rights among others.

Other News:

  1. Supreme Court's Leak Investigation: The Court is investigating a leak of a draft opinion in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization case, which was published by Politico on May 2, 2022.
  2. Court's Security Measures: The Court has increased security measures in response to the leak and other threats, including the installation of metal detectors and the deployment of additional security personnel.
  3. Justices' Travel Restrictions: The Court has imposed travel restrictions on its justices due to security concerns, limiting their ability to travel to certain locations.

These are just a few of the many news stories and updates from the Supreme Court of the United States. If you have any specific questions or topics you'd like to know more about, feel free to ask!