Legal News
Divided court curtails judicial review of factual questions in immigration proceedings
The Supreme Court on Monday limited the ability of federal courts to review certain factual findings in immigration proceedings that determine whether noncitizens will be deported or will be allowed to remain in the country. The ruling in Patel v. Garland
By IG
May 17, 2022
Court sides with Ted Cruz and strikes down campaign-finance restriction along ideological lines
The Supreme Court on Monday struck down a federal campaign-finance law that limits how and when candidates can repay loans that they make to their own campaigns. The 6-3 ruling, which held that the law violates the First Amendment, came in a case filed by
By IG
May 17, 2022
Justices grant review in two cases that test jurisdiction of district courts
The Supreme Court on Monday added two new cases, both involving the jurisdiction of federal district courts, to the merits docket for the 2022-23 term. And the justices called for the federal government’s views in two more cases, involving a school board’
By IG
May 17, 2022
The morning read for Tuesday, May 17
Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. To suggest a piece for us to consider, email us at [email protected]. Here’s the Tuesday morning read: Dividing on Ideological
By IG
May 17, 2022