Legal News
The morning read for Friday, Jan. 7
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: Vaccine mandate reg
By IG
Jan 8, 2022
“Remain in Mexico” and Texas’ anti-abortion law
This week we highlight petitions that ask the Supreme Court to consider, among other things, whether the Biden administration properly terminated the Trump administration’s “remain in Mexico” policy or must continue to enforce it, and whether abortion pro
By IG
Jan 8, 2022
Court seems poised to block vaccine-or-test policy for workplaces but may allow vaccine mandate for health care workers
The Supreme Court heard oral argument on Friday in two sets of challenges to the Biden administration’s authority to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. For over two hours of debate, the justices were skeptical of the administration’s attempt to impose a vaccin
By IG
Jan 8, 2022
During arguments over COVID-19 policy, two absent lawyers and more masks on the bench
A View from the Courtroom is an inside look at significant oral arguments and opinion announcements unfolding in real time. There are several unusual and noteworthy things about today’s arguments in two cases regarding Biden administration resp
By IG
Jan 8, 2022