Legal News
The morning read for Friday, Dec. 3
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 Friday morning read: More Democratic sen
By IG
Dec 4, 2021
Trump’s steel tariffs, UNC affirmative action, and Maine’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate
This week we highlight cert petitions that ask the Supreme Court to consider, among other things, challenges to President Donald Trump’s 50% tariff on Turkish steel, the University of North Carolina’s use of race in admissions, and Maine’s COVID-19 vaccin
By IG
Dec 4, 2021
Justices will decide scope of judicial review over certain immigration decisions
Patel v. Garland raises an important question about whether a federal court can review a decision by an agency within the Department of Justice that a noncitizen is ineligible for a green card. The Supreme Court will hear oral argument in the case on Mond
By IG
Dec 4, 2021
Justices to consider obligation of retirement-plan sponsors to pare investment options
Monday’s argument in Hughes v. Northwestern University will give the justices yet another opportunity to explain the fiduciary obligation of the sponsors that control the defined-contribution plans on which so many of us depend for our retirement. This ca
By IG
Dec 4, 2021