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Democrats to Supreme Court: Allegations on Thomas, Alito Must Be Investigated
The Democrats urged Chief Justice John Roberts to create an investigative arm of SCOTUS.
Supreme Court Rejects Novel Theory That Could Have Upended US Elections
The Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 decision that the “independent state legislature” theory is not a sound legal doctrine.
SCOTUS Ruled in Favor of Voting Rights. Southern Black Voters Made That Happen.
The pro-democracy movement is alive and well in the South, fighting every attempt to drag us back to the Jim Crow era.
Alito Ruled to Curb EPA’s Power After His Wife Leased Land to Oil and Gas Firm
Alito’s wife has an agreement to receive 3/16ths of the oil and gas sales from the lease.
Alito’s Career Was Boosted by Founder of Law Firm Arguing in “Moore v. Harper”
Alito has a close relationship with Charles Cooper, whose law firm is representing petitioners in the pivotal case.
Amy Coney Barrett Faces Watchdog Scrutiny Over Real Estate Deal
Recent controversies have sparked calls for a defined code of ethics to be imposed and enforced on the justices.
The Supreme Court Deals a Blow to the Navajo Nation’s Water Rights Claim
The decision could reverberate along the Colorado River Basin where 30 tribal nations rely on the river’s water supply.
Fight for Student Debt Relief Won’t End With Supreme Court Ruling, AOC Vows
The Supreme Court is expected to hand down its decision on student debt relief any week now.
Democrats Introduce Bill to Amend Civil Rights Act to Include LGBTQ Protections
The bill would codify protections established by the landmark Supreme Court ruling in Bostock v. Clayton County.
Advocates: Alito Must Recuse Due to Billionaire’s Stake in Student Debt Cases
GOP megadonor Paul Singer’s think tank filed a brief in support of overturning student debt relief.