Supreme court news

Here are some recent news stories 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: 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' Activities:

  1. Justice Thomas's Opinion: On June 24, 2022, Justice Clarence Thomas wrote a concurring opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, suggesting that the Court should reconsider other landmark cases, including Griswold v. Connecticut (1965) and Lawrence v. Texas (2003), which established constitutional protections for contraception and same-sex relationships.
  2. Justice Sotomayor's Dissent: On June 24, 2022, Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote a dissenting opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, arguing that the majority's decision was "catastrophic" and would have far-reaching 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 protests and demonstrations following the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision.

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