Supreme Court

2024 - 6 - 27

Supreme Court Shenanigans: From Abortion Cases to Dark Money Influence

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The Supreme Court has been in the spotlight recently with opinions on crucial abortion cases appearing briefly before being removed, sparking curiosity among reporters and the public. Delayed rulings, especially regarding presidents' criminal immunity, have added to the anticipation of one of the most significant legal decisions in U.S. history. In a surprising turn, the Court indicated it will send a case on emergency abortion care back to a lower court instead of making a direct decision, raising eyebrows on its approach to sensitive issues.

As the public perception shifts, a new survey reveals that 7 out of 10 Americans believe Supreme Court justices are influenced more by ideology than impartiality, exposing concerns about the Court's decision-making process. Inside the hallowed chambers of the Supreme Court, mysteries unfold as rare glimpses illuminate where monumental legal battles take place, providing a peek into the heart of justice.

Wrapping up, the Court's pending decisions include critical issues such as former President Donald Trump's immunity from prosecution, charges against Jan. 6 rioters, handling of homeless encampments, and more, keeping the nation on edge for the outcomes. Delving into the dark underbelly of influence, the article also touches on how dark money finds its way into the Court through donor-advised funds, showcasing the intricate web of financial sway over legal matters.

In a surprising twist, despite the Court's prestigious status, public trust wanes as 70% of Americans doubt the justices' objectivity, raising questions about the purity of the legal system. With the Court playing a game of 'kicking the can' on significant cases, the suspense mounts as the nation braces for the final rulings, shaping the course of legal and political landscapes.

Opinion on important abortion case appeared briefly on the ... (NPR)

Reporters at Bloomberg Law read that opinion before it was removed. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Kimberly Robinson, a Supreme Court reporter with Bloomberg ...

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Delayed Supreme Court ruling makes Trump trial on 2020 charges ... (Colorado Newsline)

The court has yet to rule on whether presidents enjoy criminal immunity, delaying one of the most consequential legal decisions in U.S. history.

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Document indicates Supreme Court will punt Idaho emergency ... (ncpolicywatch.com)

U.S. Supreme Court will send a case regarding emergency abortion care back to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals rather than make a decision.

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7 in 10 say Supreme Court justices more likely guided by ideology ... (The Hill)

Most Americans in a new survey said they believe Supreme Court justices are more likely to be led by ideology instead of impartiality.

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Inside the Supreme Court's Chambers (The New York Times)

A rare glimpse into where the country's biggest legal cases unfold. By Abbie VanSickle. Photographs by Amir Hamja Jun. 24, 2024. The Supreme Court conducts its ...

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What's left for the Supreme Court to decide? Here's the list. (Alabama Daily News)

The justices are also still weighing whether former President Donald Trump is immune from criminal prosecution in the election interference case against him, ...

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Live updates: Supreme Court to issue decisions, with Trump ... (The Washington Post)

The Supreme Court's remaining decisions include Donald Trump's claim of immunity, charges for Jan. 6 rioters, homeless encampments, Chevron and more.

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How Dark Money Gets To The Supreme Court (Forbes)

Donors are increasingly pushing money into something called donor-advised funds, which operate like piggy banks for nonprofit giving. The funds then route that ...

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70% of Americans think Supreme Court justices are more guided by ... (Fortune)

“The court's decision-making is so polluted,” said Weddell, a political independent who plans to vote for Trump in November. “No matter what they say on ...

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Supreme Court plays kick the can with two big cases (Los Angeles Times)

There are 130 days until the election. Today we're talking about flies, lies and kicking the can. First, flies. The presidential debate is tonight, and ...

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Supreme Court rejects controversial Purdue Pharma bankruptcy deal (NPR)

In a 5-4 decision, the justices ruled that the multibillion opioid settlement inappropriately protected the Sackler family.

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U.S. Supreme Court sends Idaho abortion case back down to lower ... (Idaho Capital Sun)

The U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision remanding a case about emergency abortions in Idaho back to an appeals court for now.

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Supreme Court allows Idaho to offer emergency medical abortions (NPR)

The decision brings abortion back into the political limelight as a major controversy, just months before the presidential election.

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Supreme Court Rejects Liability Shield at Center of Purdue Pharma ... (The New York Times)

The liability shield would have protected members of the Sackler family from civil claims related to the opioid epidemic.

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Supreme Court limits SEC's powers to impose fines (NPR)

Writing for the court majority, Chief Justice John Roberts said the use of administrative law judges to make factual findings and legal conclusions deprives ...

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Supreme Court rejects multibillion-dollar Purdue Pharma opioid ... (CNN)

The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a controversial settlement that would have sent billions of dollars to treatment programs and victims of the nation's ...

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Supreme Court Allows, for Now, Emergency Abortions in Idaho (The New York Times)

A majority of the justices dismissed the case, reinstating a lower-court ruling that paused the state's near-total abortion ban.

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Supreme Court halts EPA's 'Good Neighbor Plan' (NPR)

In a 5-4 decision, the court granted the states' application to put the rule on hold while the case proceeds in the lower courts.

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U.S. Supreme Court pauses federal smog control plan that Texas ... (Texas Tribune)

Environmental experts say the ruling will pause measures to reduce smog in some states and influence suits in lower courts.

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Supreme Court blocks EPA's interstate air pollution regulation (NBC News)

The Supreme Court rules on a Biden administration environmental regulation aimed at curbing harmful air pollution that crosses from one state to another and ...

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Supreme Court blocks Purdue Pharma opioid settlement ... (NBC News)

The Supreme Court blew up the massive bankruptcy reorganization of opioid maker Purdue Pharma, finding that the settlement inappropriately included legal ...

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Supreme Court halts EPA's pollution limits for power plants (The Associated Press)

The justices in a 5-4 vote rejected arguments by the Biden administration and Democratic-controlled states that the plan was cutting air pollution.

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Supreme Court Blocks E.P.A.'s 'Good Neighbor' Plan on Air Pollution (The New York Times)

Three states challenged the administration's “good neighbor” plan, meant to protect downwind states from harmful emissions.

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Supreme Court to allow, for now, emergency abortions in Idaho (PBS NewsHour)

The Supreme Court has cleared the way for Idaho hospitals to provide emergency abortions for now in a procedural ruling that leaves key questions ...

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US Supreme Court rejects opioid settlement that shields Sackler family (Aljazeera.com)

Decision reverses lower-court ruling that upheld plan to give Purdue Pharma's owners immunity in exchange for settling.

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Supreme Court allows emergency abortions, for now, in Idaho ... (SCOTUSblog)

Five justices – Chief Justice John Roberts and Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett – agreed with the decision to ...

AG Campbell Issues Statement On Supreme Court Decision In ... (Mass.gov)

Boston — Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following statement in response to today's ruling of the Supreme Court of the United States in ...

HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra Statement on Supreme Court ... (HHS.gov)

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra issued the following statement following the Supreme Court's decision in Moyle v ...

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Supreme Court Allows Emergency Abortions in Idaho—For Now (Scientific American)

A Supreme Court decision allows emergency abortion care despite a state ban in Idaho while the case works its way through lower courts.

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Supreme Court blocks Purdue Pharma bankruptcy deal (BBC News)

The deal would have shielded members of the Sackler family from lawsuits over their role in fuelling the opioid crisis.

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Supreme Court blocks OxyContin bankruptcy plan - SCOTUSblog (SCOTUSblog)

The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that a multi-billion-dollar bankruptcy plan for Purdue Pharma, the maker of the opioid OxyContin, cannot move forward.

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Supreme Court blocks EPA's 'Good Neighbor' air pollution rule ... (SCOTUSblog)

The Supreme Court on Thursday temporarily blocked a rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency to reduce air pollution from power plants and other ...

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US Supreme Court allows emergency abortions in Idaho for now (Reuters)

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Thursday to permit - for now - abortions to be performed in Idaho when pregnant women are facing medical emergencies, ...

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Supreme Court deals 'earth-shattering' blow to federal agencies ... (GovExec.com)

The court's majority said allowing agencies to enforce laws with fines adjudicated in-house improperly concentrates power within the executive branch. I...

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AAMC Statement on Supreme Court Decision on EMTALA (AAMC)

The AAMC is pleased with the Supreme Court decision allowing Idaho physicians to provide care in an emergency setting.

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Justices grill attorneys as correspondence school case reaches ... (Alaska Public Media News)

The justices are considering an appeal of a decision that ruled two 2014 laws key to the correspondence school system unconstitutional.

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Supreme Court Grants Stay Suspending EPA's “Good Neighbor ... (Gibson Dunn)

In a case that further highlights the significance of the Court's emergency docket for challenging agency rules, the Supreme Court (5-4) granted Ohio and ...

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