Legal News
Texas man on death row presses claim of attorney abandonment
The Petitions of the Week column highlights a selection of cert petitions recently filed in the Supreme Court. A list of all petitions we’re watching is available here. Individuals held in state prison can challenge their convictions in federal court thro
By IG
Jan 4, 2024
Biden appeals to justices over Texas-Border Patrol dispute
The Biden administration came to the Supreme Court on Tuesday, asking the justices to block an order by a federal appeals court that generally bars federal Border Patrol agents from cutting or moving razor wire installed by Texas along a portion of the U.
By IG
Jan 4, 2024
The morning read for Wednesday, January 3
Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Our intern Elise Drucker will be taking over the compilation for the next few days. Here’s the Wednesday morning read: The major te
By IG
Jan 4, 2024
Supreme Court to consider whether Oregon man can sue FBI over No Fly List
In the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, the U.S. government created a “No Fly List” – a list of people whom the government believes pose enough of a risk to national security that they should not be allowed to board a commercial flight... The post Sup
By IG
Jan 4, 2024