Supreme court latest news

Here are the latest news and updates from the Supreme Court of the United States:

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 Case: 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. Environmental Case: On April 27, 2022, the Supreme Court issued a decision in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency, limiting the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.

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. Voting Rights: The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in Moore v. Harper, a case challenging a North Carolina law that restricts the ability of state courts to review election laws.
  3. Free Speech: The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis, a case involving a web designer who claims that a Colorado law requiring her to create wedding websites for same-sex couples violates her free speech rights.

Justices' Activities:

  1. Justice Thomas's Opinion: On June 24, 2022, Justice Clarence Thomas wrote a concurring opinion in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization case, suggesting that the Court should reconsider other landmark decisions, including those related to same-sex marriage and contraception.
  2. Justice Sotomayor's Dissent: On June 24, 2022, Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote a dissenting opinion in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization case, arguing that the majority's decision would have devastating consequences for women's health and autonomy.

Other News:

  1. Supreme Court Nomination: On July 20, 2022, President Joe Biden nominated Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court left by Justice Stephen Breyer's retirement.
  2. Supreme Court Security: On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court increased security measures outside the Court building in response to the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision and concerns about protests and demonstrations.

These are just a few of the latest news and updates from the Supreme Court. If you'd like more information or specific updates on a particular case or issue, feel free to ask!