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The morning read for Wednesday, Oct. 19

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 Wednesday morning read: US Supreme Court̵

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Justices are asked to block Biden’s student-loan relief plan

A Wisconsin taxpayers group came to the Supreme Court on Wednesday, asking the justices to block the Biden administration’s student-loan forgiveness program while litigation over the program continues in a lower court. Telling the justices that the progra

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Court denies mental incompetency plea in Oklahoma execution case

The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to block the execution of an Oklahoma man with schizophrenia, rejecting a claim from his legal team that he does not understand the reason for his execution. Benjamin Cole is scheduled to be executed by lethal injec

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From Zealous Defense To Zealous Prodding: Ketanji’s Questions Keep Counsel On Their Toes

Some cold calls you can't pass on. This is one of them. The post From Zealous Defense To Zealous Prodding: Ketanji’s Questions Keep Counsel On Their Toes appeared first on Above the Law.

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