The Supreme Court on Thursday announced it will expedite review of the legality of President Biden’s plan to cancel federal student loan debt for millions of borrowers, and hold oral arguments in February.
Author: Robert Barnes
Justices seem conflicted in immigration enforcement case
Texas sued the Biden administration after it said agents would prioritize for deportation only recent border crossers and those deemed a threat to public safety.
Supreme Court suggests higher bar may be needed for corruption cases
In arguments in two New York public-corruption cases, justices say some efforts to influence decisions are equivalent to lobbying, and shouldn’t be prosecuted.
Supreme Court denies Trump request to withhold tax returns from Congress
Lawmakers say they need Donald Trump’s tax returns from his time in office to help evaluate the effectiveness of annual presidential audits — a premise Trump rejects.
Justice Alito denies disclosing 2014 Hobby Lobby opinion in advance
Allegation against Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito comes after leak of draft Dobbs opinion, amid growing public question’s about the high court’s legitimacy.
Biden administration asks Supreme Court to reinstate student loan forgiveness program
The Biden administration on Friday asked the Supreme Court to reinstate enrollment in its student loan forgiveness program, saying its creation was well within the authority of the education secretary and that a lower court decision putting it on hold …
Supreme Court turns down Arizona GOP head’s request to shield records
Supreme Court acts on Kelli Ward’s request to shield records from Jan. 6 committee
Law on placement of Native American children divides Supreme Court
In oral arguments, Supreme Court justices seemed inclined to reconsider parts of a federal law that prioritizes foster or adoptive parents based on tribal status.
Supreme Court seems ready to hasten challenges to federal agencies
If justices side with plaintiffs, it would diminish the authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Federal Trade Commission.
Supreme Court clears way for Sen. Graham to testify in Ga. election probe
A district attorney in Georgia wants Graham to testify before a grand jury about calls he made to state election officials as Trump contested the 2020 results.