Tag: Legal precedent
Legal Ruling: Firing Squad Execution Allowed in South Carolina
The South Carolina Supreme Court recently made a ruling that allows death row prisoners to choose from three methods of execution: death by electrocution, firing squad, or lethal injection. This decision came after a...
Conservative Legal Movement’s Agenda Unifying Court’s Executive Power Rulings
Blockbuster decisions by the Supreme Court’s Republican-appointed supermajority have been at the center of attention recently. These decisions have expanded presidential authority while also limiting the power of executive branch agencies. This may seem...
Supreme Court Ruling Adds Hurdle for Georgia Trump Case
The recent Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity has significant implications for the ongoing prosecution of Donald J. Trump in Georgia. However, the case is facing delays as the Georgia Court of Appeals considers...
Supreme Court’s Approach to Illinois Gun Ban Cases: Thomas Seeks Clarity on Protected Weapons
The Supreme Court recently made a decision not to review challenges to an Illinois ban on certain types of semi-automatic weapons, attachments, and magazines. This means that the law will remain in place while...
Presidential Power on the Rise: Impact of Immunity Ruling
The recent Supreme Court decision granting immunity to presidents for their official actions marks a significant increase in executive power that will have lasting effects even beyond the Trump administration. This ruling not only...
Supreme Court Liberal Justices Disagree on Presidential Power Expansion
The recent ruling by the conservative majority of the Supreme Court granting former President Donald J. Trump immunity for his official actions has sparked strong opposition from the liberal wing of the court. Justices...
Supreme Court Rules Against Purdue Pharma’s Liability Shield
The recent Supreme Court decision regarding Purdue Pharma's liability shield has sparked significant controversy and implications in the fight against the opioid epidemic. The court ruled against a provision in a multibillion-dollar settlement that...
Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and John Roberts Face Critical Decision Point
Two years ago, the Supreme Court made a decision in the case of New York State Rifle and Pistol Association Inc. v. Bruen that caused a lot of confusion in American gun laws. But...
Reflecting on the Impact of the Dobbs Decision: Insights from a Pro-Life Lawyer
Erin Hawley, a pro-life lawyer involved in the case that led to the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, emphasized the value of life in a recent interview. She discussed the significance of the...
Supreme Court Denies Woman’s Claim for Visa for Husband with MS-13 Ties
The Supreme Court recently made a decision regarding a case involving an American citizen, Sandra Muñoz, and her husband, Luis Asencio-Cordero, who is a citizen of El Salvador and believed to have ties to...
Federal Gun Ban Upheld by Supreme Court for Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
The recent Supreme Court ruling upheld a federal law that prohibits individuals subject to domestic violence restraining orders from owning guns. This decision marks a significant test of the Second Amendment at the highest...
Supreme Court Ruling: Lawsuit Permitted for Allegedly Politically Motivated Arrest
The Supreme Court recently made a ruling allowing a former Texas city councilwoman, Sylvia Gonzalez, to pursue a lawsuit against officials who allegedly abused their power by arresting her in retaliation for exercising her...
The Decline of John Roberts’ Influence on the Supreme Court
Chief Justice John Roberts of the Supreme Court recently faced a challenging question from an undercover provocateur at a gala dinner. While other justices seemed to engage in controversial conversations, Justice Roberts stood his...
Missouri Abortion Ban Ruling: Lawmakers’ Religious Views Not Imposed
A judge in Missouri recently ruled that state lawmakers who passed a bill restricting abortion access were not trying to impose their religious beliefs on everyone in the state, despite claims from religious leaders....
Alabama’s I.V.F. Shield Law Now Faces a Constitutional ChallengeTitle: Constitutional Challenge to Alabama’s I.V.F....
Alabama's I.V.F. Shield Law Now Faces a Constitutional ChallengeA recent development in Alabama has raised concerns about access to in vitro fertilization (I.V.F.) procedures in the state. Two families involved in a wrongful-death lawsuit...