Supreme Court, Trump Administration

As the US Supreme Court girds for Trump cases, can it be an 'effective firewall'?
President Donald Trump's sweeping assertions of executive power during his first weeks back in office appear headed toward U.S. Supreme Court showdowns, but it remains an open question whether or how much the justices might act to check his authority.
Trump Administration Flips U.S. Position in Supreme Court Transgender Case
An administration lawyer said a Tennessee law barring some medical treatments for transgender youths is constitutional and urged the justices to say so.
Trump changes government’s position in pending trans healthcare case at Supreme Court
The Trump administration on Friday notified the Supreme Court that, in its view, a Tennessee law banning the use of puberty blockers and hormone therapy for transgender minors does not violate the Constitution’s guarantee of equal protection.
Trump administration signals pivots in pending Supreme Court cases
While it was once rare for an administration to change its position in cases before the high court, Trump did so in his first term and has signaled he will do it again.
As Trump Pushes the Limits of Presidential Power, the Courts Push Back
President Donald Trump has faced several setbacks from federal courts, which have blocked or paused some of his most controversial plans since taking office
Court rulings test limits of Trump's power
A federal judge on Thursday paused the Trump administration's "buyout" offer for federal employees hours before it was set to expire. Multiple judges have now ordered freezes on President Trump's plan to end birthright citizenship.
How the courts have (so far) pushed back on Trump’s attempts to expand presidential power
Now the question is whether the court rulings are a mere speed bump or an insurmountable roadblock for the Republican president.

Sotomayor criticizes presidential immunity case

Trump drops opposition at Supreme Court to ban on treatments for trans teens
While it was once rare for an administration to change its position in cases before the high court, Trump did so in his first ...
Trump backs off contesting Tennessee ban on youth transgender care at Supreme Court
President Donald Trump's administration told the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday that Tennessee's Republican-backed ban on ...
Wake judge hears arguments in GOP challenge of 65,000 votes in NC Supreme Court election
Friday’s hearing marked the beginning of a new phase of arguments, after both sides spent months arguing over whether the ...
Trump’s DOJ drops challenge to gender-affirming care bans but urges Supreme Court to issue decision
President Trump’s Justice Department on Friday abandoned the Biden administration’s Supreme Court challenge to ...
Casino mogul Wynn asks US Supreme Court to revisit Times v. Sullivan defamation rule
Casino mogul Steve Wynn has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to hear an appeal that, if granted, could give the justices a chance ...
North Carolina judge upholds close Supreme Court election result, but more legal steps are expected
A North Carolina trial judge on Friday upheld decisions by election officials to reject protests by the trailing candidate in ...
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Wake judge rules against Republican in hotly contested Supreme Court race
A Wake County Superior Court judge has ruled against Republican candidate Jefferson Griffin, who is trying to invalidate more ...
Minnesota Supreme Court to hear second case about House chaos. Here’s what you need to know.
The Minnesota House is in disarray, and it’s gumming up the entire legislative session. All 66 House Democrats are in the ...
US Supreme Court will not pause California emissions case amid Trump policy shifts
The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Thursday to place on hold a dispute over California's standards for vehicle emissions and ...