The LIFE Act Returns: Georgia's Six-Week Abortion Ban and the New State Power Dynamic
The Georgia Supreme Court's decision to reinstate the six-week abortion ban marks a significant milestone in the post-Roe v. Wade landscape,
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Matthew Inui
May 134 min read
Weekly News Blast | May 5 - 12
Former public security minister José Raúl Mulino was declared the winner of the Panama presidential election on May 5, marking the end of...
Mackenzie Mathieu
Jan 315 min read
Weekly News Blast | Jan 21 - 28
On January 23, New Hampshire held the country’s second Republican presidential primary. The two remaining candidates, former President Do...
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Colorado Supreme Court Bars Trump from the Ballot
On December 19, a ruling from the Colorado Supreme Court was released detailing their decision that Donald Trump cannot be a presidential...
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Jan 83 min read
Weekly News Blast | Dec 31 - Jan 7
On January 5, the U.S. Supreme Court allowed the state of Idaho to enforce a strict abortion ban, stating that they would hear arguments...
Mackenzie Mathieu
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Weekly News Blast | Dec 24 - 31
Following the Colorado Supreme Court ruling last week that removed Donald Trump from the presidential ballot in the state, more states...
Téa Satariano
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Weekly News Blast | Dec 3 - 10
On December 5, United States President Biden told several of his campaign donors that he is not certain whether he will run for president...
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Weekly News Blast | Nov 26 - Dec 3
On November 30, the Russian Supreme Court ruled that “the international LGBTQ public movement and its subdivisions” should be designated a..
Mackenzie Mathieu
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Supreme Court Adopts First-Ever "Ethics" Code
On November 13, the Supreme Court of the United States released its first-ever ethics code, attempting to quiet national turmoil over the...
Magdeline Gomes
Aug 23, 20233 min read
Senate Pushes for Legislation on Stronger Judicial Ethics Standards
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bill on July 20 that calls for stricter ethical guidelines for the Supreme Court. This decision...
Clarissa Sung
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Israeli Government Passes Monumental Judicial Reform
In late July, Israel’s legislative body, the Knesset, passed key legislation abolishing the Supreme Court’s “reasonableness doctrine”—its...
Matthew Inui
May 28, 20233 min read
Supreme Court Lands Blow to EPA’s Jurisdiction Over Wetlands
The ability of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to regulate water pollution has been severely limited by the Supreme Court ...
Danielle Uehara
Jul 22, 20228 min read
The End of Roe
For almost 50 years, Roe v. Wade has protected a woman’s rights to abortion, but on June 24, the landmark precedent was overturned...
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Jul 11, 20224 min read
Weekly News Blast | Jun. 19-26
Key events from the week of June 19 to June 26: CDC approves COVID-19 vaccine for young children, FINA restricts transgender women...
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Jun 14, 20223 min read
Weekly News Blast | May 29-Jun. 5
Major events from the past week: the Supreme Court blocks a law regulating social media companies, shooting in Tulsa, Johnny Depp wins...
Breanna Crossman
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Weekly News Blast | May 2-8
The most important events from the past week: Roe v. Wade decision leaked, the Amber Heard and Johnny Depp lawsuits, New Mexico wildfires...
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Weekly News Blast | Mar. 21-27
A summary of important events from this past week: Biden travels to Poland, Madeline Albright passes away, Supreme Court nominee Ketanji...
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Weekly News Blast | Feb. 20-27
A recap of key developments from this past week: Russia invades Ukraine, the international community responds, Biden nominates a justice...
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The Supreme Court Reconsiders Abortion Laws
In Texas and Mississippi, the Roe v. Wade court case from 1973 has fallen under reconsideration. Roe v. Wade has stood strong for nearly...
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An Overview of the Justices of the Supreme Court
The United States Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States. With its power of judicial review, which allows the Court to...
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