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Supreme Court Rules Against Trans Athletes in Verdict Replete With Transphobia
Even the dissenting, liberal position failed to fundamentally uphold the rights of transgender athletes.
Trump’s and Commerce Secretary’s Sons Set to Profit From Tungsten Mining Deal
“They’re not even trying to hide their brazen corruption anymore,” wrote US Rep. Don Beyer of Virginia.
Study: Europe Heat Wave “Virtually Impossible” Without Human-Made Climate Change
The current heat wave would have been significantly cooler even just 50 years ago, the study points out.
Florida Law Banning Local Net-Zero Emissions Policies Will Take Effect July 1
Some worry the law could have a chilling effect on other local policies aimed at moving the state toward cleaner energy.
SCOTUS Rules Trump Can’t Change Birthright Citizenship Through Executive Order
The 6-3 ruling means that the 14th Amendment protection of citizenship rights for children born in the US remains.
Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Request to Overturn E. Jean Carroll Verdict
“Today’s ruling ends [Trump’s] quest to avoid accountability for his actions,” Carroll’s lawyer said.
Hind Rajab Foundation Asks US to Arrest Ben-Gvir During NY Visit
Ben-Gvir must be prosecuted for war crimes, the foundation said, including crimes against US nationals.
Trump’s Regulatory Rollbacks Fueled “Unprecedented” Wave of Climate Litigation
The US saw the most lawsuits, but battles over the dismantling of climate policy are also emerging in other countries.
Israel Is Killing Children in the West Bank at the Highest Rate Since 1967
No indictments are known to have been filed in cases involving West Bank killings since October 2023, reports B’Tselem.
Supreme Court Hands Trump Major Executive Power Expansion in FTC Firing Case
The ruling “promises to unleash only chaos,” Justice Sonia Sotomayor said in a dissent to the court's majority opinion.