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The US Supreme Court has ruled against the bulk of tariffs imposed by Donald Trump, striking down most of his trade duties. The decision limits the president's ability to levy broad import taxes and marks a major legal setback for his trade agenda, with reactions pouring in from across the political spectrum.
- 2Netherlands braces for potential US sanctions against ICCβNetherlands bracing for potentially devastating US sanctions against the ICC
The Dutch government is preparing for possible US sanctions against the International Criminal Court, which is headquartered in The Hague. The measures, threatened under the Trump administration over the court's actions involving Israel, could hit the ICC's finances and operations hard. The prospect has prompted concern in the Netherlands and the wider European Union about protecting the court's independence.
- 3Immigrants ask Supreme Court to block deportations to third countriesβImmigrants ask Supreme Court to leave ruling in place preventing Trump administration from deporting them to third-party countries
Immigrants involved in a legal challenge have asked the US Supreme Court to keep in place a lower-court ruling that prevents the Trump administration from deporting them to third-party countries. The request asks the justices to leave the current protections intact while litigation continues. The dispute forms part of a broader legal fight over the administration's immigration and removal policies.
- 4Migrant children face immigration court without lawyersβΌMigrant children facing immigration court without lawyers | CNN Politics
Migrant children are appearing in US immigration court proceedings without legal representation, according to CNN Politics reporting. The issue has drawn attention because children navigating complex deportation hearings on their own face steep odds, and the shortage of lawyers taking on minors' cases raises questions about due process and how the court system handles young defendants.
- 5Supreme Court allows states to use SAVE database for citizenship checksβSupreme Court permits states to use SAVE database for citizenship checks
The US Supreme Court has ruled that states can use the federal SAVE database to verify the citizenship status of people registering to vote. The decision lets states run voter rolls against the immigration-status system, a step several Republican-led states have sought. Supporters argue it protects election integrity, while critics warn it could wrongly purge eligible voters and raises privacy and accuracy concerns about the database.
- 6Inside the Texas immigration court where children face deportation aloneβΌExclusive: βI have no oneβ: Inside a Texas immigration court where children fight to stay in the US
CNN reports from a Texas immigration court where migrant children, many unaccompanied, fight to remain in the United States, often without lawyers or family support. The report follows children as they face judges alone, highlighting how a lack of legal representation shapes outcomes in deportation proceedings.
- 7EU lawmakers urge Commission to block US sanctions on ICCβBlock US sanctions on ICC, EU lawmakers tell Commission
European Parliament lawmakers are pressing the European Commission to shield the International Criminal Court from US sanctions, calling for an EU blocking statute that would stop the measures from taking effect in Europe. Dutch MEP Dirk Gotink said automatically applying the American sanctions 'stems from the time when we thought that the Americans were still our friends,' reflecting frustration with Washington's targeting of the court and its officials.
- 8Germany backs ICC after US sanctions the courtβΌGerman Foreign Minister supports ICC after Trump administration imposes sanctions on the Court
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has voiced support for the International Criminal Court after the Trump administration imposed sanctions on the Court and its staff. The move puts Berlin at odds with Washington over the Hague-based tribunal, which the US penalises in connection with its investigations, including warrants targeting Israeli officials.
- 9Justice Alito Recuses Himself Days Before Major Climate CaseβJustice Alito Recuses Himself Days Before Major Climate-Change Case
US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has recused himself from a major climate-change case just days before it was set to be heard, according to the New York Times. The decision removes one justice from a closely watched dispute over climate policy, raising questions about how the remaining eight justices might divide and why the recusal came so late.
- 10Texas courtrooms where toddlers face immigration judgesβΌInside the Texas courtroom where toddlers face immigration judges
CNN is reporting from inside Texas immigration courtrooms where children as young as toddlers are required to appear before immigration judges, many without legal representation. The report highlights how young migrant children must navigate complex deportation proceedings, a practice that has drawn criticism from immigrant advocates who argue it is incompatible with due process for children that age.
- 11Alito withdraws from Supreme Court climate caseβΌAlito bows out of blockbuster Supreme Court climate case
Justice Samuel Alito has recused himself from a major Supreme Court case dealing with climate change, according to Politico. The withdrawal leaves the justices potentially split on a dispute with far-reaching consequences for US climate policy. Reasons for the recusal were not given, and it remains unclear how the rest of the court will rule.
- 12Alito recuses himself from major Supreme Court climate caseβΌJustice Samuel Alito recuses himself from major Supreme Court climate change case
US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has recused himself from a major climate change case before the court, CNN reports. The move means only eight justices will weigh the dispute, raising the possibility of a 4-4 split that would leave lower-court rulings in place. No reason for the recusal has been given, and the development is drawing attention because the case could shape US climate policy.
- 13Justice Alito recuses himself from major climate caseβΌIn reversal, Justice Samuel Alito steps aside from major climate case
US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has withdrawn from a major climate-related case, reversing an earlier decision to take part. The move means the case will be decided by the remaining eight justices, and it is likely to renew scrutiny of the justices' recusal practices and potential conflicts of interest in high-profile environmental litigation.
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The US Department of Justice has asked the Supreme Court to take up a case that could narrow legal protections for transgender people. The filing is being read as an effort to roll back established interpretations of sex discrimination protections. Civil rights groups warn the case could strip away safeguards in employment, healthcare and education, while supporters argue the current reading of federal law goes too far.
- 15Justice Alito recuses himself from major Supreme Court climate caseβSamuel Alito steps aside in a major climate case amid scrutiny over oil stock holdings
US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has recused himself from a significant climate case amid scrutiny over his financial holdings in oil companies. The decision removes him from deliberations on a closely watched environmental dispute. Alito has previously faced criticism over ethics and potential conflicts of interest involving stock ownership and undisclosed gifts.
- 16Supreme Court to weigh Boulder wildfire climate lawsuitβΌSupreme Court to consider Boulder wildfire climate-change lawsuit
The US Supreme Court is set to take up a lawsuit brought by Boulder, Colorado, seeking to hold energy companies liable for damages tied to wildfire risks linked to climate change. The case could determine whether local governments can pursue such claims in state courts, with broad implications for similar climate lawsuits nationwide.
- 17Justice Alito Recuses from Major Supreme Court Climate CaseβΌJustice Alito steps aside from major Supreme Court climate case
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has stepped aside from a major climate-related case before the Court. The recusal removes him from deliberations, potentially affecting the outcome in a closely watched environmental dispute. The development is drawing attention because recusals by sitting justices are rare and the case carries significant implications for US climate policy.
- 18Justice Alito Recuses Himself Days Before Major Climate CaseβΌAlito recuses himself days before major climate-change case
US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has recused himself from a major climate-change case just days before it was set to be heard, according to reports. The reason for the recusal was not given. The development is notable because it could affect the balance of the court's ruling on a high-stakes environmental matter.
- 19Justice Alito recuses from pivotal Supreme Court climate caseβΌAlito will not participate in pivotal climate change case
US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito will not take part in a major climate change case before the court. The decision removes one justice from a ruling that could shape how climate-related claims are handled in the United States, and observers are watching closely for what his absence means for the outcome.
- 20Justice Alito sits out Supreme Court climate case against oil companiesβΌUS Supreme Court's Alito won't participate in climate case involving oil companies
US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito is not taking part in a case involving climate-related claims against major oil companies. His recusal reduces the bench to eight justices for the case, which could affect the outcome if the court splits. The case is being closely watched for its implications for climate litigation against the fossil fuel industry.
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A recent US Supreme Court decision is being described by African American newspapers as creating a new obstacle for Black voters. Outlets including the Chicago Defender and the New Pittsburgh Courier are running coverage warning that the ruling could make it harder to challenge electoral maps or practices that dilute Black voting power. Civil rights advocates are expected to respond as the decision's implications for the Voting Rights Act become clearer.
- 22Justice Alito recuses himself from major Supreme Court climate caseβIn reversal, Justice Samuel Alito steps aside from major climate case Alito will sit out the first case the Supreme Cour
US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito will not take part in the first case of the new term, a major climate dispute, reversing his earlier refusal to recuse. The decision follows calls from progressive critics who pointed to his stock holdings in oil companies as a conflict of interest. The move is drawing attention to ethics questions surrounding the justices and could affect how the climate case is decided.
- 23News organizations seek court order against White House access banβNews organizations ask court to bar White House enforcement of access ban
Major US news organizations are asking a federal court to block the White House from enforcing a ban that restricts their access to the president and press events. The legal challenge escalates a fight over press freedom and whether the administration can punish outlets for their coverage. The case is drawing attention to how far a president can go in controlling which journalists get access.
- 24Alito Recuses Himself From Supreme Court Climate CaseβΌAlitoβs Recusal From Climate Case: Too Little, Too Late?
Justice Samuel Alito has recused himself from a climate-related case before the US Supreme Court, drawing criticism that the move came too late to matter. Observers are questioning the timing of the withdrawal and what it means for the case's outcome, as well as broader concerns about conflicts of interest among justices in environmentally significant litigation.
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Migrant children are appearing before US immigration judges without legal representation, raising concerns among advocates who say unrepresented minors cannot navigate complex deportation proceedings on their own. Reports from immigration courts highlight the scale of the problem, and rights groups are calling for guaranteed access to counsel for children in removal cases.
- 26Supreme Court backs federal citizenship tool for voter checksβΌSupreme Court OKs use of federal citizenship tool to vet voters, but midterm impact will be limited
The US Supreme Court has allowed states to use a federal database to verify the citizenship of voter registration applicants. The decision, reported by Route Fifty, clears the way for expanded vetting ahead of the midterm elections, though analysts say its practical effect on the upcoming contests will be limited because implementation timelines and coverage constraints restrict how widely the tool can be applied.
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The Trump administration has asked the US Supreme Court to allow restrictions on gender-affirming health care for transgender inmates in federal prisons. The request seeks to undo lower court rulings that blocked such limits, and it lands amid ongoing legal and political battles over transgender rights and the treatment of transgender people in the US justice system.
- 28Justice Alito recuses from landmark Supreme Court climate caseβΌSupreme Court Justice Alito steps aside from landmark climate change case
US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has recused himself from a landmark climate change case before the court. News outlets including USA Today and the Detroit Free Press reported his decision to step aside, though neither report detailed his reasons or which case is involved. His absence could affect the outcome, leaving potentially eight justices to decide a matter with major implications for climate regulation.
- 29Apple Ordered to Pay $5.7 Billion Over Haptics PatentβΌApple Ordered to Pay $5.7 Billion for Infringing Haptics Patent in iPhone, Apple Watch
A US court has ordered Apple to pay $5.7 billion for infringing a haptics patent used in the iPhone and Apple Watch. The ruling, one of the largest patent damages awards against the company, covers the vibration technology behind its devices' tactile feedback. It is expected to draw appeals and renewed scrutiny of Apple's licensing practices.
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Roman Sterlingov, convicted of running the Bitcoin Fog cryptocurrency mixing service, has lost his appeal against his money laundering conviction. The service was accused of laundering over a billion dollars in bitcoin for criminals. The ruling confirms one of the most significant US prosecutions targeting crypto mixing services, and analysts see it as a signal for how regulators and courts treat privacy tools in the digital asset sector.
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The US Supreme Court has blocked a Republican-drawn congressional map in Missouri for the third time. The repeated interventions mark another clash over redistricting in the state, where GOP lawmakers have sought to redraw district boundaries. Details of the court's reasoning and the map's next steps were not immediately available.
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US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has recused himself from the pending case brought by Colorado municipalities against energy company Suncor over climate-related damages. The case tests whether state consumer-protection and nuisance claims against fossil fuel producers belong in state courts. With only eight justices participating, the outcome could end in a 4-4 split, leaving lower-court rulings in place.
- 33Supreme Court blocks Missouri congressional map for third timeβΌUS Supreme Court blocks gerrymandered MO congressional map third time
The US Supreme Court has blocked Missouri's redrawn congressional map for the third time, halting the gerrymandered district boundaries from taking effect while challenges continue. The repeated interventions keep Missouri's current congressional seats in place for now. The ruling is drawing attention from voting rights advocates and state officials locked in a dispute over partisan redistricting in the state.
- 34Trump asks Supreme Court to allow limit on trans inmate careβΌTrump asks Supreme Court to allow limit on care for trans inmates
The Trump administration has asked the US Supreme Court to let it enforce limits on gender-affirming care for transgender inmates in federal prisons. The request asks the justices to allow the policy to take effect while legal challenges proceed, and it lands amid ongoing national battles over transgender healthcare and prison rights.
- 35Hidden ICE-Run Immigration Courts Raise Due Process ConcernsβΌPolicy Brief: Hidden ICE-Run Immigration Courts Threaten Due Process
The American Immigration Lawyers Association has released a policy brief warning that immigration courts run by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement operate largely out of public view, undermining due process for detainees. The brief argues that these hidden court proceedings limit transparency, restrict access to legal counsel, and weaken oversight of deportation decisions inside detention facilities.
- 36Justice Alito Steps Back From Oil And Gas CaseβΌSamuel Alito Wonβt Hear Major Case That Could Impact His Oil And Gas Investments
US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito will not hear a major case that could affect his personal investments in oil and gas companies. The decision means the case will go forward without him, leaving the remaining eight justices to decide an issue in which Alito holds a disclosed financial stake.
- 37Justice Alito recuses from major climate caseβΌJustice Alito recuses from major climate-change case to be heard next week
US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has recused himself from a major climate-change case scheduled to be heard next week, according to the Washington Times. The recusal means the remaining eight justices will decide a dispute with significant implications for climate regulation. No reason for the step-aside was given in the report, and it is not yet clear how his absence might affect the outcome or the court's ruling.
- 38Roberts court accused of reviving Jim Crow-era policiesβJim Crow was on the ash heap of history. Then came the Roberts court.
Mother Jones argues that Jim Crow-era racial discrimination, long considered consigned to history, is being revived by decisions of the US Supreme Court under Chief Justice John Roberts. The piece frames recent rulings on voting rights and race as dismantling civil rights protections, and it is drawing attention among readers debating the court's direction.
- 39North Carolina welcomes Supreme Court ruling on voter citizenship checksβNC welcomes Supreme Court ruling on voter citizenship checks
North Carolina officials are welcoming a US Supreme Court ruling related to voter citizenship checks, a decision that affects the state's ability to verify the citizenship status of people registering to vote. The ruling touches on an ongoing national debate over election integrity and voter access, and supporters of stricter checks have praised the outcome.
- 40CNN, Politico and MS NOW sue to block Trump's press banβCNN, MS NOW and Politico ask judge to stop Trump from reviving White House ban
CNN, MS NOW and Politico have asked a federal judge to stop President Trump from reviving a ban on their reporters' access to the White House. The news organisations are seeking a court order to preserve their access, arguing the move restricts press freedom. The dispute reopens a running battle between the administration and major US news outlets over media access.