Legal News
The morning read for Monday, Dec. 12
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 Monday morning read: Supreme Court won’
By IG
Dec 13, 2022
Court orders oral argument in N.Y.-N.J. dispute and requests government’s views on two pending petitions
The Supreme Court called for oral argument in a dispute between New York and New Jersey over New Jersey’s efforts to withdraw from a 1953 agreement involving seaport security. That announcement came on the list of orders from last week’s conference, relea
By IG
Dec 13, 2022
Court adds second challenge to Biden’s student-loan relief plan
On Dec. 1, the Supreme Court agreed to fast-track a challenge, brought by six states, to the Biden administration’s student-loan debt relief program. On Monday, the justices agreed to take up another challenge to the program, this time filed by two studen
By IG
Dec 13, 2022
Justices reject industry bid to block California’s ban on flavored tobacco
The Supreme Court on Monday turned down a request from a group of tobacco companies and retailers to block a California law that bans the sale of flavored tobacco. The state enacted the law in response to an increase in tobacco use by young people,... The
By IG
Dec 13, 2022