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  1. A Trade Court Rebuke of Trump’s Tariffs Offers Little Relief to Canada World, Today

    This week’s ruling blocking many of the president’s tariffs will not lift those on Canadian cars, steel and aluminum. A trade expert explains what’s next.

  2. México elegirá a casi 2700 jueces, lo que podría beneficiar a un partido En español, Today

    La votación para actualizar el poder judicial del país podría dar lugar a un sistema comprometido con el partido gobernante, Morena.

  3. How Mexico’s Vote on Nearly 2,700 Judges Could Empower One Party World, Today

    The election to overhaul Mexico’s courts could result in a justice system more beholden to the nation’s dominant party, Morena.

  4. Lawyers for Migrants Press Appeals Court to Stop Trump’s Use of Alien Enemies Act U.S., Today

    It was an opening salvo in what is likely to be the decisive legal battle over the president’s attempts to employ the rarely used wartime law as a centerpiece of his aggressive deportation agenda.

  5. Trump, Bashing the Federalist Society, Asserts Autonomy on Judge Picks U.S., Yesterday

    The president has grown increasingly angry at court rulings blocking parts of his agenda, including by judges he appointed.

  6. Los candidatos a jueces en México hacen campaña en TikTok y Tinder En español, Yesterday

    Por primera vez, México elegirá jueces y magistrados en todo el país. Las restricciones para hacer campaña llevaron a muchos candidatos a utilizar las redes sociales, a veces de forma controversial.

  7. Judicial Candidates Try TikTok and Tinder in Mexico’s Sprawling Elections World, Yesterday

    For the first time, Mexico will elect judges nationwide, from the highest to the lowest courts. Campaign restrictions pushed many candidates to campaign on social media, sometimes in divisive ways.

  8. Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration, for Now, to End Biden-Era Migrant Program U.S., Yesterday

    The administration had asked the court to allow it to end deportation protections for more than 500,000 people facing dire humanitarian crises in their home countries.

  9. Did a Wine Importer Just Sink Trump’s Trade War? The Daily, Yesterday

    A federal court ruled that President Trump’s tariffs were illegal. We speak to the lead plaintiff.

  10. Trump Officials Intensify Attacks on Judges as Court Losses Mount U.S., May 29

    White House reactions to unfavorable court rulings appeared designed to undermine confidence in the judiciary.

  11. Federal Judge Dismisses Case Against Michigan Trooper Charged in Man’s Death U.S., May 29

    The judge ruled that the trooper was shielded from charges under the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution because he was working on a federal task force.

  12. Harvard Wins Initial Court Fight to Keep Its International Students U.S., May 29

    A federal judge said she would issue a temporary order that would prevent the Trump administration from blocking the school’s ability to enroll international students.

  13. Youth Climate Activists Sue Trump Administration Over Executive Orders Climate, May 29

    The complaint argues that orders aimed at increasing American fossil fuel production infringe on the fundamental rights of young people.

  14. Court Ruling on Tariffs Upends Centerpiece of Trump’s Trade Strategy Business, May 29

    The administration immediately petitioned a court to allow the United States to continue imposing stiff tariffs.

  15. Un exconvicto y abogados de cárteles están entre los candidatos judiciales de México En español, May 29

    Personas señaladas de conexiones con cárteles y de delitos graves figuran en las boletas de las primeras elecciones judiciales que se celebran en México este domingo, lo que aviva el temor a que el crimen organizado pueda ejercer su influencia en la votación.

  16. México elegirá a sus jueces: esto es lo que hay que saber En español, May 29

    Por primera vez, los mexicanos votarán por miles de candidatos para ocupar 2600 cargos en tribunales locales, estatales y federales.

  17. An Ex-Convict and Cartel Lawyers Are Among Mexico’s Judicial Candidates World, May 29

    People accused of cartel connections and serious crime are on the ballot in Mexico’s first-ever judicial elections on Sunday, fueling fears that organized crime could exert its influence in the vote.

  18. Why Mexico’s Judicial Election Matters World, May 29

    For the first time, Mexicans will vote for thousands of candidates to fill more than 2,600 positions in federal, state and local courts.

  19. Trump Administration Agrees to Facilitate Return of Guatemalan Man to U.S. U.S., May 29

    A federal judge in Massachusetts had ordered officials to “facilitate” his return. The United States is still holding a group of other deportees at a base in Djibouti.

  20. Trump Tariffs Ruled Illegal by Federal Judicial Panel Business, May 28

    The U.S. Court of International Trade said the president had overstepped his authority in imposing his “reciprocal” tariffs globally, as well as levies on Canada and Mexico.

  21. Missouri Supreme Court Effectively Blocks Access to Abortion, at Least for Now U.S., May 28

    The ruling helps undercut a new amendment to the State Constitution that ensures abortion rights.

  22. Lawyer Murdered Client in 2013 to Delay Start of Her Divorce Trial, Prosecutors Say U.S., May 28

    Prosecutors said the former lawyer, Gregory J. Moore, 51, had also sought to avoid court dates by feigning illnesses, getting into a car crash and calling in bomb threats.

  23. Trump Says He’ll Nominate Bove to Federal Appeals Court U.S., May 28

    The president tapped his former defense lawyer to join the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, which covers Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.

  24. Judge Says Government Should Release Russian Scientist Science, May 28

    The judge ordered ICE to release Kseniia Petrova, a researcher at Harvard Medical School, who also faces criminal charges.

  25. Marshals’ Data Shows Spike in Threats Against Federal Judges U.S., May 27

    Data gathered by the law enforcement agency responsible for judicial security showed 162 judges faced threats between March 1 and April 14.

  26. Trump Asks Supreme Court to Let Him Send Migrants to South Sudan U.S., May 27

    Government lawyers said a federal judge in Boston had overstepped his authority by requiring hearings before deportations to countries other than the migrants’ own.

  27. Judge Strikes Down Trump Order Targeting WilmerHale U.S., May 27

    The judge concluded that the firm was targeted over its association with Robert S. Mueller III, and that the order “must be struck down in its entirety.”

  28. Judge Temporarily Blocks White House From Ending Congestion Pricing New York, May 27

    The ruling effectively keeps the New York City tolling program, the first of its kind in the United States, running through June 9. President Trump has long vowed to kill the program.

  29. NPR Sues Trump Over Order to Cut Funding Business, May 27

    The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Washington by NPR and other public radio organizations, said President Trump’s executive order violated the Constitution and the First Amendment.

  30. A New Front Line for Abortion Rights The Daily, May 27

    A grand jury in Louisiana indicted a New York doctor for sending abortion pills to a Louisiana resident.

  31. Why Is This Supreme Court Handing Trump More and More Power? Opinion, May 25

    The Supreme Court bears a heavy dose of responsibility for plunging the legal world into chaos.

  32. Trump Allies Look to Benefit From Pro Bono Promises by Elite Law Firms Business, May 25

    Veterans, in particular, are seeking free legal work from firms that cut deals with the White House like Skadden, Kirkland & Ellis and Paul Weiss.

  33. A Brain-Dead Woman Is Being Kept on Machines to Gestate a Fetus. It Was Inevitable. Opinion, May 24

    Abortion laws did not consider what happens if a woman dies while her fetus has a heartbeat.

  34. Trump’s Order Targeting Jenner & Block Was Unconstitutional, Judge Rules U.S., May 23

    The decision was nearly identical to another involving the law firm Perkins Coie. Judges in both cases found the orders coercive.

  35. Karen Dunn and Other Top Lawyers Depart Paul Weiss to Start Firm Business, May 23

    They are leaving a few months after Paul Weiss cut a deal with the White House to avoid an executive order that would have restricted its business.

  36. Read the document Interactive, May 23

    Magistrate Judge André Espinosa of U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey, offered lengthy comments, critical of the government, before agreeing to dismiss federal trespassing charges against Ras J. Baraka, the mayor of Newark.

  37. The Supreme Court Ruled in Favor of Trump. And That Is OK. Opinion, May 23

    Those worried about how the court will confront Trump should save their outrage for other cases.

  38. Judges Keep Calling Trump’s Actions Illegal, but Undoing Them Is Hard U.S., May 23

    Courts are serving as a rare check on President Trump, but judicial orders to unwind his actions can be easier said than done.

  39. ‘O.K.!’ Review: When the Abortion Clinic Cancels Theater, May 23

    In Christin Eve Cato’s new backstage dramedy, an actress’s plan to terminate a pregnancy collides with the rollback of reproductive rights.

  40. Trump Confirms Attempted Deportation of Migrants to South Sudan U.S., May 22

    The deportees are stuck in Djibouti amid a legal fight over their expulsions. A lawyer for some of the men said she was concerned for their health and welfare.

  41. Republican Bill Would Limit Judges’ Contempt Power U.S., May 22

    Democrats have argued that House Republicans’ measure would rob courts of their power by stripping away any consequences for officials who ignore judges’ rulings.

  42. Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Dismantling Education Department U.S., May 22

    The order issued by a federal judge in Boston also directs officials to reinstate thousands of fired employees.

  43. ‘Que se quede donde está’: así es como los funcionarios de Trump debatieron el caso de Abrego Garcia En español, May 22

    La deportación de un hombre de Maryland a El Salvador desencadenó un feroz debate entre funcionarios de tres agencias del gabinete, a pesar del acuerdo de que había habido un error.

  44. Trump Administration Wrongly Impounded Infrastructure Aid, Watchdog Finds U.S., May 22

    The findings appeared to inch the government closer to a constitutional showdown, as President Trump increasingly claims expansive powers over the nation’s purse strings.

  45. Trump’s Firings of Rights Watchdog Board Members Were Illegal, Judge Rules U.S., May 21

    A federal court ruled that President Trump’s removals were illegal and arbitrary and ordered two board members reinstated.

  46. Judge Finds U.S. Violated Court Order With Sudden Deportation Flight to Africa U.S., May 21

    Lawyers for some of the eight migrants deported Tuesday said they were told they were being sent to South Sudan. People familiar with the plane said it had landed for now in Djibouti.

  47. What Would a Conservative Superlawyer Say About His Firm Bowing to Trump? Opinion, May 21

    Ted Olson didn’t live to see how quickly Trump’s blackmail could reduce once-proud law firms to pitiable supplicants for the president’s grace.

  48. Kristi Noem dice que el ‘habeas corpus’ le da al presidente derecho a deportar En español, May 20

    Este derecho en realidad permite a las personas impugnar legalmente sus detenciones por el gobierno, y está garantizado en la Constitución de EE. UU.

  49. The May 20 Trump News Gop Bill live blog included one standalone post:
  50. Noem Incorrectly Defines Habeas Corpus as the President’s Right to Deport People U.S., May 20

    The right allows people to legally challenge their detentions by the government and is guaranteed in the Constitution.

  51. Judge Rules That Trump Administration Takeover of Institute of Peace Is Illegal U.S., May 19

    Judge Beryl Howell of U.S. District Court in Washington said that the administration, in a “gross usurpation of power,” had acted with “blunt force” against the independent agency.

  52. Bove, Top Justice Dept. Official, Is Considered for Circuit Court Nomination U.S., May 19

    Emil Bove III has emerged as a top contender to fill a vacancy on the appeals court covering Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, people familiar with the matter said.

  53. Trump Has His Law Firms Right Where He Wants Them Opinion, May 19

    Even more than free legal help, what the president gets from the firms is the joy of publicly dominating and demeaning his adversaries.

  54. The Website Where Lawyers Mock ‘Yellow-Bellied’ Firms Bowing to Trump U.S., May 18

    Above the Law, a legal industry website with a long history of skewering the nation’s most elite firms, has found a moment and plenty of inside tipsters.

  55. Federal Courts’ Emerging Bottom Line: Due Process Rights for Immigrants U.S., May 17

    The Trump administration’s aggressive push to deport migrants has run up against resistance from the judiciary.

  56. Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Block Ruling on Mass Layoffs U.S., May 16

    A federal judge’s order had barred dozens of federal agencies from moving ahead with the largest phase of President Trump’s efforts to downsize the government.

  57. How Cuts to Medicaid Would Imperil Rural Hospitals Opinion, May 16

    Responses to a guest essay about the effects of Medicaid cuts. Also: A third presidential term; a display of faith; loud music in public.

  58. Judge to Press Trump Administration Over Return of Wrongly Deported Man U.S., May 16

    Justice Department lawyers are scheduled to appear in Federal District Court in Maryland to defend their latest effort to avoid disclosing details about several key aspects of the proceeding.

  59. Some Republicans Push to Put School Desegregation Officially in the Past U.S., May 16

    Louisiana officials want to overturn the remaining federal desegregation orders in their state. They may find allies in the Trump administration.

  60. 4 conclusiones del caso de la ciudadanía por derecho de nacimiento En español, May 16

    La cuestión ante los jueces de la Corte Suprema era si un único juez de distrito tiene la capacidad de bloquear una política en todo Estados Unidos.

  61. The May 15 Trump News live blog included one standalone post:
  62. Law Firms Fighting Back Against Trump Report Security Clearance Suspensions U.S., May 15

    WilmerHale and Jenner & Block pleaded with the courts to intervene as the Justice Department moved to implement President Trump’s orders targeting their business.

  63. The May 15 Thepoint live blog included one standalone post:
  64. U.S. Moves Russian Scientist’s Case to Criminal Court in Boston Science, May 15

    For months, the Harvard researcher Kseniia Petrova has challenged efforts to deport her to her native Russia for a customs violation. This week, the government charged her with a criminal felony.

  65. EE. UU. acusa de contrabando a una científica rusa En español, May 15

    El miércoles se anunciaron cargos penales por contrabando contra Kseniia Petrova, científica de Harvard. Un abogado del gobierno declaró que planean deportarla.

  66. 4 Takeaways From the Citizenship Case (That Was Really About Injunctions) U.S., May 15

    The question before the justices was whether a single district court judge has the power to block a policy across the country.

  67. Judge Rules Internal Congestion Pricing Memo Can’t Be Used in Court New York, May 15

    The document, which had accidentally been released by the government’s lawyers, detailed the weaknesses in its legal effort to end the tolling program in Manhattan.

  68. Several Supreme Court Justices Have Been Critical of Nationwide Injunctions U.S., May 15

    Across the ideological spectrum, justices have been troubled by rulings that touch everyone affected by a challenged law, regulation or executive action.

  69. Which Trump Policies Have Been Blocked by Nationwide Injunctions? U.S., May 15

    President Trump’s effort to restrict birthright citizenship is one of many aggressive policies that judges have blocked with sweeping orders.

  70. Is This Supreme Court Case About Birthright Citizenship? Yes and No. U.S., May 15

    A case focused on birthright citizenship could come later, but the bulk of the argument is expected to concern whether a single judge can freeze a policy nationwide.

  71. Can Trump Really End Birthright Citizenship? Video, May 15

    For more than a century, there was broad consensus that the 14th Amendment established birthright citizenship for children born in the United States. But President Trump has challenged that precedent. Abbie VanSickle, a reporter covering the Supreme Court for The New York Times, explains.

  72. There’s a Darker Reason Trump Is Going After Those Law Firms Opinion, May 15

    It looks like retribution. It’s actually worse.

  73. In Birthright Citizenship Case, Supreme Court Examines the Power of District Judges U.S., May 15

    The Supreme Court will hear arguments on whether federal judges can block Trump administration policy across the country.

  74. Is There Political Life After Populism? Poland May Be the Test. World, May 15

    The government is a centrist parliamentary coalition. To undo its predecessor’s democratic backsliding, it needs the presidency. The election starts next week.

  75. En la Corte Suprema, la ciudadanía por derecho de nacimiento está a discusión En español, May 15

    El presidente Donald Trump ha popularizado teorías jurídicas antes consideradas impensables para justificar sus políticas de inmigración.

  76. Watchdog Effort to Obtain DOGE Records Can Proceed, Appeals Court Rules U.S., May 14

    The decision requires Elon Musk’s team to resume efforts to share information about its structure and day-to-day operations requested under the Freedom of Information Act.

  77. Wisconsin Judge Accused of Obstructing Immigration Agents Seeks Dismissal of Case U.S., May 14

    Judge Hannah C. Dugan’s lawyers claimed judicial immunity in a court filing on Wednesday, a day after she was indicted by a federal grand jury.

  78. U.S. Tells Court It Plans to Deport Scientist to Russia Health, May 14

    Kseniia Petrova, a Harvard researcher, was detained Feb. 16 at Logan Airport after failing to declare scientific samples she carried into the U.S.

  79. At Supreme Court, a Once-Fringe Birthright Citizenship Theory Takes the Spotlight U.S., May 14

    Before the Trump presidency, there was broad consensus that the 14th Amendment established birthright citizenship for children born in the United States.

  80. It’s Time for a Course on the Constitution Opinion, May 14

    Readers reflect on the Constitution and the state of American democracy. Also: The Catholic Church sex abuse crisis; Elon Musk’s minions.

  81. A Plane From Qatar? C’mon, Man. Opinion, May 14

    Sure, everyone likes gifts. But presidents have to refuse them most of the time.

  82. Seeking to Stop a Slide Into Autocracy Opinion, May 12

    Readers respond to a guest essay that warned of authoritarianism in America. Also: Shame on the lawyers; euphoria over Pope Leo XIV.

  83. Should Reporters Identify Judges by the President Who Nominated Them? Opinion, May 12

    Jurists have long surprised expectations based on party, and it’s reassuring to see that continue today.

  84. Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Plans for Mass Layoffs and Program Closures U.S., May 10

    An emergency ruling by a federal judge in California amounted to the broadest effort yet to halt the Trump administration’s overhaul of the federal government.

  85. Does Trump Have the Power to Install Jeanine Pirro as Interim U.S. Attorney? U.S., May 10

    By using another interim appointment to fill a vacancy for the top prosecutor in Washington, the White House is bypassing Senate confirmation and potentially claiming expansive authority.

  86. Can Elite Lawyers Be Persuaded to ‘Wake Up and Stand Up’? New York, May 9

    When the law firm Paul Weiss cut a deal with the Trump administration, a new kind of activist emerged.

  87. Justice Sotomayor Says Lawyers Must ‘Stand Up’ and ‘Fight This Fight’ U.S., May 9

    In pointed remarks, the justice told an audience of hundreds of lawyers that she had joined them as “an act of solidarity.”

  88. Reincarnated by A.I., Arizona Man Forgives His Killer at Sentencing U.S., May 9

    A likeness of Christopher Pelkey, who was killed in a 2021 road rage episode, was created with artificial intelligence. It was part of a victim’s impact statement.

  89. Trump Names Jeanine Pirro as Interim U.S. Attorney in Washington U.S., May 8

    The Fox News personality has known the president for decades and would provide him with a reliable line into a crucial prosecutors office in the Justice Department.

  90. No One Has Ever Defeated Autocracy From the Sidelines Op Ed, May 8

    And how exactly can we tell whether America has crossed the line?

  91. Federal Judge Casts Doubt on Trump Arguments in Venezuelan Migrants Case Washington, May 8

    The judge pressed a lawyer for the Justice Department on the government’s role and responsibilities in the men’s deportation and incarceration in El Salvador.

  92. Republican Gives Up Fight to Overturn Defeat in N.C. Judicial Race National, May 7

    Three counts showed that the incumbent, a Democrat, won the State Supreme Court election last fall. But Judge Jefferson Griffin tried for months to reverse his loss through the courts.

  93. Was First Amendment Violated in Student Arrests? Trump Lawyer Won’t Say. National, May 6

    The Trump administration is focusing on logistical issues, not constitutional ones, in its efforts to keep several international students in detention. The tactic has effectively slowed some high-profile cases.

  94. Supreme Court Lets Trump Enforce Transgender Troop Ban as Cases Proceed Washington, May 6

    Lower courts had blocked the policy, saying it was not supported by evidence and violated equal protection principles.

  95. Some Giant Law Firms Shy Away From Pro Bono Immigration Cases Business, May 6

    Fearing the wrath of President Trump, some elite law firms are declining pro bono work on lawsuits challenging the administration’s policies.

  96. What Happened When Trump Altered the Deal With Law Firms and Universities Foreign, May 6

    Does the prisoner’s dilemma still apply when the rules break down?

  97. The Only Female Minister in Syria’s New Government Wants to ‘Get Things Done’ Foreign, May 6

    Hind Kabawat hopes her long experience as a conflict mediator can help Syria’s next generation. The challenges are immense.

  98. Trump’s Third-Term Jokes Deserve a Serious Response Editorial, May 6

    The president’s fantasizing about remaining in office deserves more forceful pushback.

  99. Judge Orders Elections Board to Certify Democrat’s Victory in Contested N.C. Race National, May 5

    The federal ruling on Monday was the most significant legal victory yet for Justice Allison Riggs, the Democratic incumbent in a State Supreme Court race.

  100. For Trump, the Constitution Is a Hindrance as He Pushes for Deportations Washington, May 5

    President Trump and his allies have portrayed their efforts to bypass due process as necessary for national security.

  101. Long Island Judge Is Named Interim U.S. Attorney in Brooklyn Metro, May 5

    President Trump, facing opposition from New York’s senior senator, named Joseph Nocella Jr. to do the job on a temporary basis.

  102. Trump on the Constitution: ‘I Don’t Know’ Letters, May 5

    Readers react to President Trump’s answer when asked if he needed to uphold the Constitution. Also: Immigration questions; Meals on Wheels.

  103. UnitedHealth’s Move to End Cyberattack Loan Lifeline Upsets Medical Providers Science, May 5

    The company lent roughly $9 billion to practices affected by a vast cyberattack on its payment systems last year. Medical practices are now suing the health care colossus, saying it is pressuring them to repay funds.

  104. Sybil Shainwald, Lawyer Who Fought for Women’s Health, Dies at 96 Obits, May 4

    After taking part in a landmark case against the manufacturers of the synthetic hormone DES, she represented many other victims of harmful drugs and devices.

  105. Trump Says ‘I Don’t Know’ When Asked About Due Process and Upholding Constitution Washington, May 4

    President Trump repeatedly said he didn’t know when asked in a TV interview whether every person on American soil was entitled to due process, as guaranteed by the Fifth Amendment.

  106. Another Reason People Fear the Government Op Ed, May 4

    Two cases before the Supreme Court ask why the government is able to avoid liability when it does the wrong thing.

  107. A Pianist and a Law Professor Meet at the Bar … Op Ed, May 3

    Classical musicians have a lot to teach interpreters of the U.S. Constitution. It’s so much more than the text.

  108. Trump’s Order Targeting Law Firm Perkins Coie Is Unconstitutional, Judge Rules Washington, May 2

    The decision marked the first time a federal judge permanently blocked the Trump administration from enforcing an order to punish law firms he opposes politically.

  109. Trump Asks Supreme Court to Let DOGE View Social Security Data Washington, May 2

    A federal judge in Maryland found that scrutiny of the agency’s sensitive information systems by Elon Musk’s team appeared to violate federal privacy laws.

  110. Trump Gets a Slow Start on Judges After Setting a Record Pace in First Term Washington, May 2

    The president named his first appeals court candidate this week, but fewer vacancies and other priorities have led to a lack of judicial nominations from the White House so far.

  111. In Texas Borderland, Trump’s Immigration Push Suffers Its Worst Legal Defeat Yet Washington, May 2

    Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr. is a Trump nominee with conservative credentials. But he found White House claims about a Venezuelan gang “invasion” went too far.

  112. Harvard’s Trick for Fighting Trump? A Deep Bench of Conservative Lawyers. National, May 2

    Harvard has hired lawyers connected to conservative Supreme Court justices and President Trump himself to fight its case against the government.

  113. South Korea Lurches From One Political Crisis to Another Foreign, May 2

    In five months, the country has had three acting presidents after the leader who imposed martial law was impeached. And now doubts cloud the coming election.

  114. Attacks on Judges Undermine Democracy, Warns Justice Jackson Washington, May 2

    Speaking to a judicial conference, the Supreme Court justice said attacks were designed to intimidate and influence.

  115. The Cat Lawyer Figured Out His Zoom Settings Express, March 12

    “I’m glad it happened, even at my expense,” said Rod Ponton, who is (still) not a cat.

  116. The June 28 Supreme Court Chevron live blog included one standalone post:
  117. Germany Cannot Shift Covid Funds to Climate Projects, Court Rules Business, November 15

    The decision could rip a hole in Berlin’s budget and complicate the transition to a greener economy.

  118. Supreme Court to Hear N.R.A.’s Free Speech Case Against New York Official Washington, November 3

    The case is the second one this term asking the justices to decide when government activity crosses the line to become coercion forbidden by the First Amendment.

  119. Appeals Court Rules White House Overstepped 1st Amendment on Social Media Business, September 9

    A Fifth Circuit panel partly upheld restrictions on the Biden administration’s communications with online platforms about their content.

  120. How Might the Government Avoid Default? Biden Offers Clues. Washington, May 10

    After making little progress with Republican leaders at the White House on Tuesday, the president previewed two possible endgames to resolve a debt-limit standoff.

  121. Video Testimony in the Covid Era Faces a Constitutional Test Washington, March 20

    Two criminal defendants have asked the Supreme Court to decide whether remote testimony against them violated the Sixth Amendment’s confrontation clause.

  122. Supreme Court Hints That It May Duck Two Big Cases Washington, March 7

    Recent orders suggest that the justices are thinking of dismissing cases involving the “independent state legislature” theory and Title 42, an immigration measure imposed during the pandemic.

  123. Supreme Court Cancels Arguments in Title 42 Immigration Case Washington, February 16

    The justices, who had been set to hear arguments on March 1, acted after the Biden administration filed a brief saying that the measure would soon be moot.

  124. Back on the Bench to Announce Opinions, Supreme Court Rules Against a Veteran Washington, January 23

    The unanimous ruling was the first one summarized by a justice since the start of the coronavirus pandemic and an indication that the court is off to a slow start this term.

  125. Chief Justice Roberts Briefly Halts Decision Banning Border Expulsions Washington, December 19

    At issue is Title 42, a public health measure invoked by the Trump administration during the pandemic to block migrants from seeking asylum in the United States.

  126. Supreme Court to Hear Student Debt Forgiveness Case U.S., December 1

    The justices left in place an injunction blocking the Biden administration’s authority to forgive up to $20,000 in debt per borrower.

  127. How the Right Became the Left and the Left Became the Right Op Ed, November 2

    A pair of prominent headlines highlights the reversals.

  128. Sorry, Summer Styles, July 20

    We all know what happened with summer 2020. Then 2021 was dampened by Delta. This year, any anticipated return to revelry has been hampered by … *waves hands at everything.* Is there hope for enjoying the once fun season?

  129. Hey, Is Anybody Watching the Interns? Business, July 19

    School is out for the summer — but in some cases, so are the bosses.

  130. Hey, Is Anybody Watching the Interns? Business, July 19

    School is out for the summer — but in some cases, so are the bosses.

  131. Why Is the Supreme Court So Secretive? Letters, May 10

    Readers call for more openness and discuss judicial restraint and the justices’ religious beliefs. Also: Mask decisions; Twitter’s dark side; skipping school.