The Supreme Court made several groundbreaking rulings last week—including a ruling that effectively ends affirmative action. And another ruling whereby individuals can refuse their services if doing otherwise would go against their opinions or beliefs. The media establishment has had a meltdown, claiming this represents a new wave of racism and discrimination. But is this…
Positive Discrimination Is Still Discrimination: Adam B. Coleman on How Ending Affirmative Action Is a Win
Legal Group Warns ‘Woke Corporations’ of ‘Illegal’ DEI Programs After Supreme Court Ruling
The legal nonprofit organization America First Legal (AFL) and its Center for Legal Equality has put corporations “on notice” that all diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs are now “illegal.” In a July 3 press release, AFL cited the Supreme Court’s recent decision ruling that race-based admissions policies at U.S. colleges are unconstitutional after a lawsuit was filed against the…
Supreme Court Narrows Trademark Protections Outside US
The Supreme Court unanimously ruled on June 29 that a trademark law does not regulate the use of U.S. trademarks outside the United States. At the same time, the justices split 5–4 on whether the holder of an infringed trademark could still seek damages domestically for the trademark infringement that took place abroad if it…
All Racism Is Evil, Supreme Court Rules
Commentary The Supreme Court has ruled 6-3 that racial preferences in college admissions violate the U.S. Constitution. At last! No student with high grades and test scores should be rejected in favor of a lesser applicant who happens to have a certain skin color. The evidence provided to the court showed that Harvard College and…
US Supreme Court Goes 9–0 in Surprise Ruling | Facts Matter
In a back-to-back string of rulings, right in time for July 4th, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered major victories for religious freedom. Specifically, in two separate cases, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of expanding the level of protections that religious believers enjoy. Not only did the court clarify that businesses must accommodate religious practices—but…
IN-DEPTH: Supreme Court Made Major Conservative Rulings This Term
News Analysis The Supreme Court’s six-member conservative-leaning majority flexed its muscles in its recent term that wrapped up on June 30. It adopted a conservative or pro-limited government position in a series of closely watched rulings dealing with affirmative action, student loan relief, religious freedom, immigration, and property rights. The term came after last year’s…
Federal Commissioner: Supreme Court Ruling Will Crackdown on Corporations’ Left-Wing Programs
Following last week’s landmark Supreme Court ruling targeting affirmative action at U.S. colleges, a top federal commissioner predicted that companies and corporations will see an increasing number of lawsuits over controversial left-wing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs; as well as the equally controversial environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) measures. “I think this is…
Federal Commissioner: Supreme Court Ruling Will Crack Down on Corporations’ Left-Wing Programs
Following last week’s landmark Supreme Court ruling targeting affirmative action at U.S. colleges, a top federal commissioner predicted that companies and corporations will see an increasing number of lawsuits over controversial left-wing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs; as well as the equally controversial environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) measures. “I think this is…
Most Americans Agree With Supreme Court Rulings on Race-Based Admissions, Debt Cancellation: Poll
A recent ABC News/Ipsos poll found most Americans agreed with the Supreme Court’s recent rulings in three high-profile cases. The majority of Americans, 52 percent, approved of the decision against race-based admissions in higher education, while 32 percent disapproved. The court’s ban on affirmative action-based admissions was the result of its hearing two cases—originally filed in 2014—that…
Supreme Court Won’t Disturb Ruling Recognizing Gender Dysphoria Under Disability Law
Over the objections of two conservative justices, the Supreme Court decided last week not to take up a case about whether individuals suffering from gender dysphoria are protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The June 30 decision to deny the petition for certiorari, or review, in Kincaid v. Williams (court file 22-633), is…
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