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5d ago

Supreme Court rejects Michael Avenatti’s latest legal challenge, with Kavanaugh recused

The legal losses are piling up at the high court for the infamous Trump antagonist who represented Stormy Daniels.
Michael Avenatti
Michael Avenatti
6d ago

The challenge Trump could face in trying to use the Alien Enemies Act in a second term

The Republican nominee invoked a wartime law from 1798 for use against migrants, but there isn’t legally a war. The Supreme Court could get involved.
Donald Trump stands on stage
Donald Trump stands on stage
9d ago

The Supreme Court started the term with a close look at 'ghost guns' and executions

The Deadline: Legal Newsletter wrap up looks at the debates over executions and "ghost guns," as well as more bad news for the reputation of the court.
A ghost gun kit is displayed on a table outside
A ghost gun kit is displayed on a table outside
9d ago

Ask Jordan: When will Trump's criminal cases end?

“Deadline: White House” legal reporter and former prosecutor Jordan Rubin answers your questions about the Supreme Court, Trump’s trials and other legal issues.
Jordan Rubin, illustrated, with the Supreme Court columns.
Jordan Rubin, illustrated, with the Supreme Court columns.
10d ago

Tennessee cites Dobbs to defend ban on gender-affirming care for minors at Supreme Court

The state argues its ban isn’t discriminatory in one of the most closely watched cases of the new Supreme Court term. The ruling could have nationwide impact.
Justices of the US Supreme Court
Justices of the US Supreme Court
11d ago

Thomas and Alito sound eager to push for execution despite prosecutor’s objection

Even Oklahoma’s Republican Attorney General says death row prisoner Richard Glossip should get a new trial. But at this Supreme Court, it’s not that simple.
Clarence Thomas
Clarence Thomas
12d ago

Why a federal judge appointed by Ronald Reagan is slamming the Trump immunity ruling

Stephen S. Trott, a senior judge on the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, wrote in an op-ed that the decision in Trump v. United States has left us “a kingdom within our republic.”
Donald Trump.
Donald Trump.
12d ago

John Roberts and Amy Coney Barrett could vote to uphold Biden’s ‘ghost guns’ regulation

The chief justice and the Trump appointee sided with the government in earlier litigation on regulating the weapon kits. They might do so in the final ruling, too.
Associate Justice Amy Coney Barrett Investiture Ceremony
Associate Justice Amy Coney Barrett Investiture Ceremony
12d ago

The Supreme Court approved deadly bump stocks. Now it's considering ‘ghost guns.’

On Tuesday, the justices will hear arguments about whether federal law regulating firearms can apply to kits for making untraceable weapons at home.
Image: A ghost gun is displayed before the start of an event about gun violence in the Rose Garden of the White House on April 11, 2022.
Image: A ghost gun is displayed before the start of an event about gun violence in the Rose Garden of the White House on April 11, 2022.
13d ago

Supreme Court rejects R. Kelly’s appeal of his sex crime convictions

The disgraced singer made a statute of limitations argument in an attempt to overturn his convictions. The government didn’t even respond to it.
R. Kelly appears at Leighton Criminal Court Building on May 7, 2019, in Chicago.
R. Kelly appears at Leighton Criminal Court Building on May 7, 2019, in Chicago.
13d ago

Ocasio-Cortez, Raskin demand answers from Chief Justice Roberts following NYT report

Unanswered questions about Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas linger as a new Supreme Court term begins.
John Roberts and Samuel Alito Jr.
John Roberts and Samuel Alito Jr.
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