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Every Supreme Court story we have grouped, from rulings to hearings, with each outlet's report side by side.

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  1. Supreme Court allows New Hampshire to ban student ID voting

    The Supreme Court ruled that New Hampshire can fully ban the use of student IDs for voting in the November midterms, saying a federal judge should not have changed the rules so close to the election. The decision was a win for Republicans and the RNC.

    Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to restrict trans inmate care

    The Supreme Court rejected a Trump administration appeal seeking to immediately enforce restrictions on medical care, including hormone treatments, for transgender inmates. The decision is seen as a rare win for transgender rights at the high court.

  2. Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to cut transgender inmate care

    The Supreme Court refused to let the Trump administration enforce restrictions on transgender-related medical services for prison inmates, declining to lift a lower court's block. Justices Thomas and Alito dissented from the decision, which was seen as a rare win for transgender rights.

    Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow Big Bend border wall

    The Justice Department asked the Supreme Court to lift a lower court injunction blocking border wall construction in Texas's Big Bend region. Solicitor General D. John Sauer called the lower judge's block "baseless" and said it disrupts the government's ability to secure the border.

  3. DOJ asks Supreme Court to allow border wall

    The Justice Department asked the Supreme Court to lift a lower court injunction blocking border wall construction in Texas's Big Bend region. Solicitor General D. John Sauer called the block "baseless."

    Kagan: Supreme Court rulings fueling polarization

    Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan criticized recent rulings by the court's conservative majority, saying decisions on redistricting and campaign finance have increased political polarization and weakened democracy. She spoke two weeks before the midterm elections.

    Justice Kagan criticizes conservative rulings for fueling polarization

    Justice Elena Kagan said recent Supreme Court decisions by her conservative colleagues have increased political polarization and weakened democracy in the U.S. She spoke Tuesday, two weeks before the midterm elections, criticizing rulings that weakened voting rights protections and opened the door for more political spending and partisan gerrymandering.

  4. Supreme Court to Hear Asian Students Admissions Case

    The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal from parents in Montgomery County, Maryland, who allege that admissions rules for gifted magnet schools, tied to school poverty levels, disadvantage Asian-American students. The case challenges policies that the parents say are facially neutral but result in discrimination.

    Supreme Court to hear case on magnet school admissions policy

    The Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal from parents in Montgomery County, Maryland, over admissions policies that led to a sharp drop in Asian students at four magnet schools for gifted students. The case tests the court's 2023 decision invalidating affirmative action in higher education.

    Supreme Court rejects 9/11 defendants' plea deal appeal

    The US Supreme Court declined to hear appeals from Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants seeking to restore plea agreements. The three men, accused of plotting the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, are awaiting trial at Guantánamo Bay.

  5. Mahmoud Khalil asks Supreme Court to review immigration detention

    Mahmoud Khalil, a lawful permanent US resident detained for his role in pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Columbia University, asked the Supreme Court to take up his case. His lawyers argue the detention was unlawful, and he seeks to allow judges to quickly reverse such immigration detentions.

    Supreme Court rejects 9/11 mastermind's plea deal appeal

    The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear appeals from Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants seeking to revive plea agreements. The three, accused of plotting the Sept. 11 attacks, are scheduled for trial in 2028 and could face the death penalty.

    Supreme Court takes up Maryland magnet school admissions race case.

    The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a case challenging admissions policies at Montgomery County, Maryland's magnet middle schools, which plaintiffs allege unlawfully aim to boost Black and Latino enrollment and discriminate against Asian students. The case tests the court's 2023 decision invalidating affirmative action in higher education, extending it to K-12 admissions.

  8. Supreme Court backs GOP in political ad dispute

    The Supreme Court sided with Republicans in a 7-2 decision, blocking a lower court order in a dispute over discounted political advertising rates ahead of the midterms. Two liberal justices dissented in the case, which involves a policy guaranteeing party committees discounted TV ad rates.

  10. Supreme Court to weigh asylum denial for Nigerian who cooked for terrorists

    The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear the case of a Nigerian man denied asylum after an immigration judge ruled his cooking for a terrorist group constituted 'material support,' despite claims he was held captive. The Trump administration appealed a lower court ruling that said he could not be denied asylum on those grounds.

    Supreme Court to hear DOGE appeal over internal document disclosure

    The Supreme Court agreed to review a lower court order requiring the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to turn over internal documents in ongoing litigation. The Trump administration argues the disclosure demand is 'intrusive' and violates the separation of powers.

  11. Indian opposition marches on Supreme Court over voter rolls

    Indian opposition leaders led thousands of marchers toward the Supreme Court to demand the election commissioner's resignation over electoral roll revisions. Police blocked the march with barricades, and protests have spread across the country.

    Delhi braces for protests demanding election chief's resignation

    Indian opposition parties and student groups planned more protests in New Delhi demanding the election chief's resignation, following a weekend crackdown that saw thousands detained. Authorities closed six metro stations and deployed thousands of security personnel ahead of the march.

    India opposition to march to Supreme Court over 'vote theft'

    India's main opposition Congress party plans to march to the Supreme Court to demand the removal of the chief election commissioner, following a chaotic weekend in Delhi where thousands of protesters were detained by police. The opposition alleges 'vote theft' in recent elections.

  13. Supreme Court orders release of lawyers detained over CJP protest

    India's Supreme Court asked authorities to release lawyers detained in connection with a planned protest by the Campaign for Judicial Accountability and Reforms. Police had held over 600 people across Delhi, including CJP leaders, to prevent the demonstration.

    Trump asks Supreme Court to revive Clinton lawsuit

    President Trump asked the Supreme Court to revive his dismissed lawsuit against Hillary Clinton and the Democratic National Committee, alleging they orchestrated efforts to tie his 2016 campaign to Russia. The filing came on October 9.

  14. NFL Asks Supreme Court to Rule Prediction Markets Are Gambling Apps

    The National Football League filed an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to take up a case over who has the authority to regulate prediction markets, arguing wagers on the platforms should fall under state gambling laws. The league's brief warns about game integrity and underage betting, while noting its financial interest in keeping prediction markets under state control.

  15. NFL urges Supreme Court to take up prediction market regulation case

    The NFL filed an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to decide whether states or the CFTC have authority to regulate prediction markets, arguing wagers on platforms like Kalshi should fall under state gambling laws. A bipartisan group of states is backing New Jersey's petition for the court to rule on the issue, warning lower courts are "hopelessly confused and divided."

    NFL tells Supreme Court prediction markets are gambling

    The NFL filed an amicus brief supporting New Jersey regulators in their case against Kalshi, arguing that sports prediction markets are effectively gambling and should be subject to state regulation. The league cited concerns over game integrity.

    Flávio Bolsonaro vows Supreme Court reforms after first-round win

    Brazilian far-right senator and presidential frontrunner Flávio Bolsonaro said he would promote constitutional-level reforms to the Supreme Court if elected. His surprise first-round victory has raised fears among critics of a potential continuation of his father's authoritarian project and concerns for climate policy, given his advance over President Lula.

  16. Supreme Court hears Guam munitions environmental review case

    The US Supreme Court heard arguments over whether the Air Force must conduct environmental review before detonating unexploded WWII-era munitions in Guam. Environmental group Prutehi Guåhan sued, claiming the military sidestepped impact review, highlighting lack of representation in US territories.

  17. Supreme Court backs TPS end; 250,000 visas revoked

    The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan migrants, reversing a lower court restriction. Separately, the State Department said it has revoked more than 250,000 visas since January 2025.

  18. Supreme Court Opens Term With Major Climate Case

    The Supreme Court began its new term Monday by hearing arguments in a major climate case, Suncor v. Boulder. The case concerns whether Boulder County's lawsuit against fossil fuel companies Suncor and ExxonMobil over global warming belongs in state or federal court.

    Supreme Court history and new appointments in India

    On October 3, 1990, Justice David Souter took the oath for the U.S. Supreme Court. Separately, India's law ministry announced the appointment of three new Supreme Court judges, who will be sworn in today.

    Supreme Court rejects Roy Moore's appeal over $8.2M verdict

    The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear Roy Moore's appeal, leaving in place a lower court ruling that vacated his $8.2 million defamation verdict. The verdict stemmed from a 2017 campaign ad that recounted allegations of sexual misconduct against the former Alabama Supreme Court justice.

    Supreme Court opens term; Trump campaigns in Nebraska

    The Supreme Court opens its new term with cases on Trump's immigration agenda and other major issues, amid record-low public approval. Trump heads to Nebraska, where his plan to allow more foreign beef imports is unpopular, as he campaigns for midterm candidates.

    Supreme Court to hear plea on CEC Gyanesh Kumar; Kerala seeks fresh probe

    India's Supreme Court will hear pleas on Monday regarding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's alleged misuse of authority, with petitions arguing he acted without fellow commissioners' approval. Separately, Kerala's home minister has called for a renewed inquiry into a 2006 corruption case linked to Kumar and a World Bank road project.

  19. Supreme Court hears climate lawsuit against oil companies

    The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case brought by Boulder, Colorado, against Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy, seeking damages for climate change impacts. The justices are weighing whether the oil companies can be forced to face state-level lawsuits, a decision that could affect similar litigation, including California's 2023 case.

  20. Brazil's Lula and Bolsonaro close campaigns ahead of tight election

    Brazil's presidential election on Sunday pits incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva against Flávio Bolsonaro, with polls showing a narrowing race. The campaign has been marked by accusations of U.S. interference, a cancelled final debate, and starkly different market predictions depending on the outcome.

  21. Red States Challenge Abortion Shield Laws at Supreme Court

    Three Republican-led states filed a lawsuit directly with the U.S. Supreme Court challenging abortion shield laws in Democratic-led states that protect mail-order abortion providers. Separately, a pro-life group urged the Trump administration to enforce the Comstock Act against mail-order abortion pills, citing federal law violations.

  22. Senate blocks stock trading bill; Democrats call it 'toothless'

    Senate Democrats blocked a Republican-led bill to limit congressional stock trading, arguing the restrictions did not go far enough. The measure, which had passed the House, failed to advance in the Senate amid election-year clashes over how to address the issue.

    Red states challenge blue-state abortion shield laws at Supreme Court

    Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill filed lawsuits targeting blue-state shield laws and the online abortion pill pipeline. Three attorneys general in anti-abortion states filed a direct Supreme Court challenge to laws in three Democratic-led states that protect physicians who mail medication abortion.

    Supreme Court allows Trump's third-country deportations to resume for now

    The U.S. Supreme Court ruled the Trump administration can continue deporting migrants to countries other than their own, pausing a lower court order that had blocked the policy. The justices agreed to hear arguments in December on whether the deportations are legal, while the administration begins mailing $500 refund checks to over 950,000 Americans who were overcharged for Obamacare insurance.

  23. Supreme Court allows Trump's third-country deportations for now

    The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration can continue deporting migrants to countries other than their own while the justices consider the policy's legality. The court will hear arguments in December. Reports say about 25,000 people have been deported to over two dozen countries under often-secret agreements.

    Trump asks Supreme Court to allow denial of transgender inmate care

    The Trump administration asked the US Supreme Court on Monday to allow it to deny gender-affirming care to transgender inmates in federal prisons while litigation continues. Two lower courts have blocked the policy, and the administration seeks to restore restrictions on medical interventions and social accommodations.

  24. DOJ Asks Supreme Court to Revive Transgender Inmate Care Ban

    The Justice Department asked the Supreme Court to revive for now a policy cutting off medical interventions and social accommodations for transgender inmates. The request seeks to enforce a Bureau of Prisons policy banning hormone therapy and accommodations for transgender inmates.

    Trump admin asks Supreme Court to allow transgender inmate care denial

    The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to lift a lower court's block on its policy restricting transgender inmates' access to hormone treatments and gender-affirming surgeries. Two lower courts had previously blocked the policy after lawsuits from transgender inmates.

    Supreme Court October term to tackle major cases

    The Supreme Court's October term is set to be another 'big year,' featuring significant cases on climate change, firearm regulations, religious discrimination in education, parental rights, and constitutional amendments.

  25. Supreme Court rejects Missouri GOP map for third time

    The U.S. Supreme Court rejected for a third time Missouri's bid to redraw a congressional district in Kansas City that had elected a Black Democrat, a move that would have favored Republicans. President Trump criticized the court's decision on Sunday.

  26. Supreme Court blocks Missouri GOP map for third time

    The Supreme Court for a third time barred Missouri from using a Republican-drawn congressional map, halting a federal appeals court ruling that would have revived it for November's elections. The decision, with no noted dissents, is a setback for Trump's party as absentee voting begins.

  27. Supreme Court allows streamlined voter verification; passport data plan advances

    The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to allow President Trump's streamlined voter verification system, the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program, ahead of the midterm elections. Separately, the State Department plans to expand passport record access for verifying voter eligibility, potentially allowing non-profits to use sensitive data.

    Supreme Court allows citizenship database for voter checks

    The Supreme Court, over liberal dissents, allowed the Trump administration to use an overhauled federal citizenship database to verify voters ahead of the midterm elections. The administration says the move combats voter fraud, while opponents raised concerns.

  28. Trump asks Supreme Court to resume third-country deportations

    The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to allow it to resume deporting immigrants to 'Safe Third Countries' when they cannot be sent to their home countries. DHS filed the request Thursday, continuing the president's reliance on third-country removals in his immigration crackdown.

    California Supreme Court orders sheriff to return seized ballots

    The California Supreme Court ruled that Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco must return approximately 650,000 ballots he seized during an investigation into unfounded voting improprieties in a special election. The court deemed the seizure 'unlawful,' citing state law that 'in no event' shall voters be disenfranchised.

  29. Missouri redistricting returns to Supreme Court for third time

    The dispute over Missouri's congressional map returned to the Supreme Court for the third time, with justices considering whether the state can use the GOP-backed map in the midterm elections. The legal fight continues less than 50 days before November's elections.

    Missouri congressional map dispute returns to Supreme Court

    The dispute over Missouri's congressional map has returned to the U.S. Supreme Court for the third time. A federal appeals court sided with Republicans seeking to use district boundaries redrawn last year to give the GOP an advantage in the upcoming midterms.

    Missouri redistricting fight reaches Supreme Court third time

    Missouri's redrawn congressional map reached the Supreme Court for a third time after an appeals court ordered the revival of new districts backed by Trump. The high court has ruled twice before in the fight, which comes less than 50 days before November's elections.

    Supreme Court declines to intervene in surrogate custody dispute

    The US Supreme Court declined to hear a custody dispute between an Alaska surrogate and a California couple whose child was born with a serious heart defect. Justice Elena Kagan refused the surrogate's request to halt a court order recognizing the couple as legal parents.

  30. Supreme Court declines to intervene in surrogate custody dispute

    Justice Elena Kagan declined a surrogate's emergency request to block a court order granting custody of a baby to the biological parents in California. The surrogate, who refused an abortion after a serious heart defect was diagnosed, had sought to intervene in the case.

    US Supreme Court declines to intervene in surrogate custody dispute

    The U.S. Supreme Court declined to intervene in a custody dispute between an Alaska surrogate and a California couple. Justice Elena Kagan denied the surrogate's request to halt a court order recognizing the couple as the child's legal parents; the child was born with a rare heart defect.

  33. Trump criticizes Supreme Court over citizenship rulings

    Donald Trump expressed his discontent with the Supreme Court's decisions regarding tariffs and birthright citizenship, claiming they have cost the U.S. trillions. He described the rulings as politically motivated and lacking courage.

  35. Supreme Court halts Trump mail ballot limits; AG defends changes

    The Supreme Court turned down an emergency appeal from Trump's lawyers seeking to impose new limits on mail ballots, including a system of unique bar codes. Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the administration's push for tighter mail voting rules, saying the DOJ is examining election practices in multiple states.