Tag: Supreme Court

Left’s Criticism of Trump-Appointed Judges Threaten Democratic Institutions: Legal Experts

News Analysis Legal experts told The Epoch Times that much of the mainstream media reporting about Trump-appointed judges benefiting former President Donald Trump with improper rulings is a sign of rampant media bias rather than a sign that the judiciary is beholden to Trump. In the most recent occurrence, the left-leaning media outlets have criticized…


Supreme Court Reverses Itself, Rules Yeshiva University Must Recognize LGBT Club

Yeshiva University in New York will have to recognize an LGBT student club on campus—at least while litigation proceeds in lower courts—after the U.S. Supreme Court abruptly reversed itself on Sept. 14, lifting a stay it granted five days before. Four conservative justices dissented but two conservative court members, Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice…


Supreme Court Leak Investigation Update Expected at End of Month: Kagan

Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan said on Sept. 12 that justices will be updated by month’s end on the progress of an internal investigation into the wintertime leak of a draft abortion opinion that previewed the reversal of 49-year-old abortion precedent Roe v. Wade. Kagan’s comments came as the Supreme Court prepared to embark on…


Capitol Report (Sept. 12): Financial Institutions Tracking Gun Purchases; Possible Railroad Strike Friday

The Biden administration warns that gas prices could spike again this winter. What’s the reason behind this and your rising utility bills? With the fall midterms less than two months away and most states’ primaries settled, what is the outlook of the balance of power in Congress? Political strategist Dick Morris gives his take. On…


LIVE 9/13 at 10:30 AM ET:Supreme Court to Decide Who Controls Elections; Anti-Fraud Force Grows Under Trump

The U.S. Supreme Court is preparing to hear a case under Moore v. Harper that could determine who ultimately controls the laws on America’s elections. This could give greater powers to the state legislatures, not just on election laws, but even on a possible contingent election. Meanwhile, victories in local elections and new grassroots movements…


LIVE 9/13 at 10:30 AM ET: Supreme Court to Decide Who Controls Elections; Anti-Fraud Force Grows Under Trump

The U.S. Supreme Court is preparing to hear a case under Moore v. Harper that could determine who ultimately controls the laws on America’s elections. This could give greater powers to the state legislatures, not just on election laws, but even on a possible contingent election. Meanwhile, victories in local elections and new grassroots movements…


Supreme Court’s John Roberts: Politicians, Public Shouldn’t Influence Decisions

Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts said Sept. 9 that the court should focus on its role of interpreting the U.S. Constitution when mentioning how some critics have questioned the court’s legitimacy after recent decisions. “If the court doesn’t retain its legitimate function of interpreting the constitution, I’m not sure who would take up that…


Supreme Court Blocks Order Forcing Yeshiva University to Recognize LGBT Club on Campus

Yeshiva University in New York City will not have to recognize an LGBT student club, at least not for the time being, according to an emergency ruling the U.S. Supreme Court issued late on Sept. 9, temporarily blocking a lower court order forcing such recognition. Founded in 1897, the Orthodox Jewish university describes itself in…


Cramer, Civil Liberties Advocates Say Schumer Same-Sex Marriage Bill Threatens Faith Groups

Senate approval of the House-passed Respect for Marriage Act that codifies same-sex unions the Supreme Court recognized in 2015 will seriously weaken freedom of religious expression and practice across America, according to Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) and civil liberties advocates. The bill also repeals the Defense of Marriage Act of 1996, with its federal definition…


Supreme Court Won’t Halt Enforcement of $155 Million Award Against Sunoco Unit

The Supreme Court refused a request on Sept. 8 by a Sunoco business unit to halt enforcement of a $155 million class-action judgment for unpaid interest on late payments for crude oil while it decides whether it should hear the company’s appeal of the verdict. The justices are scheduled to consider the appeal on Sept….