JUST IN - Supreme Court extends administrative stay, over the dissent of Justice Jackson, blocking the order that required the Trump administration to pay out the full balance of November SNAP benefits. The stay expires on Thursday at midnight, presumably after the government shutdown is set to end.
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Good Wednesday Morning Everyone!
Today the justices will hear two cases (one single and two consolidated) for oral argument:
Fernandez v. United States - A case involving the reduction of imprisonment and extra-textual limitations.
Rutherford v United States & Carter v United States - A case involving the First Step Act and reduction of sentence for drug and firearm offenses, a multi circuit split case.
Arguments for the first case begin at 10amET, here is a link to listen live as it unfolds: https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/live.aspx
Today the justices will hear two cases (one single and two consolidated) for oral argument:
Fernandez v. United States - A case involving the reduction of imprisonment and extra-textual limitations.
Rutherford v United States & Carter v United States - A case involving the First Step Act and reduction of sentence for drug and firearm offenses, a multi circuit split case.
Arguments for the first case begin at 10amET, here is a link to listen live as it unfolds: https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/live.aspx
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Some people might not be ready for the New Year but the Supreme Court sure is. They have officially posted the January sitting, which included two closely watched cases. One involves the Trump administration/fed commission and the other involves transgender athletes.
In addition, following the conclusion of the government shutdown, the Supreme Court is officially reopened to the public. According to the website, Court lectures will be held again very soon. If you’re someone who is interested in the Supreme Court, live in the area of it and have nothing to do tomorrow, head on over and take a tour.
Here is a link to where the lecture schedules are available: https://www.supremecourt.gov/visiting/courtroomlectures.aspx#Calendar
Here is a link to the January calendar: https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_calendars/MonthlyArgumentCalJanuary2026.pdf
In addition, following the conclusion of the government shutdown, the Supreme Court is officially reopened to the public. According to the website, Court lectures will be held again very soon. If you’re someone who is interested in the Supreme Court, live in the area of it and have nothing to do tomorrow, head on over and take a tour.
Here is a link to where the lecture schedules are available: https://www.supremecourt.gov/visiting/courtroomlectures.aspx#Calendar
Here is a link to the January calendar: https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_calendars/MonthlyArgumentCalJanuary2026.pdf
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It's Thanksgiving week, but that won't stop the Supreme Court, or the shadow docket that is. No matter the day, no matter the time, no matter the circumstance, we are here to cover it all. There are still a handful of cases pending on the emergency docket, ranging from birthright citizenship to redistricting in Texas. Stay tuned!
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Happy Monday Everyone! We hope you enjoyed your long weekend!
It’s officially December, which means a new set of cases to be argued. This week the justices will hear four cases over the next three days. They will start out with two this morning.
Cox Communications v. Sony Music Entertainment - A case involving copyright infringement and how different circuit courts have interpreted this courts decision in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. v. Grokster (2005).
Urias Orellana v. Bondi - A case involving the INA “Immigration and Nationality Act”, judicial review for asylum seekers with the BIA “Board of Immigration Appeals” and court of appeals deference with such cases.
You know the drill, arguments begin at 10amET, if you wish to listen to the arguments, you can do so using the following link: https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/live.aspx
It’s officially December, which means a new set of cases to be argued. This week the justices will hear four cases over the next three days. They will start out with two this morning.
Cox Communications v. Sony Music Entertainment - A case involving copyright infringement and how different circuit courts have interpreted this courts decision in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. v. Grokster (2005).
Urias Orellana v. Bondi - A case involving the INA “Immigration and Nationality Act”, judicial review for asylum seekers with the BIA “Board of Immigration Appeals” and court of appeals deference with such cases.
You know the drill, arguments begin at 10amET, if you wish to listen to the arguments, you can do so using the following link: https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/live.aspx
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Rise and Shine SCOTUS Fans!
Today’s a very technical day at the Supreme Court with a very important but complex case.
First Choice Women’s Research Center - A case involving a first amendment issue with regard to the privacy of the charity’s donors’ names and about non interference from federal courts on a federally protected right.
If you are interested in this case, or want to try and make sense of it yourself, here’s a link to where oral arguments will be played live: https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/live.aspx
Today’s a very technical day at the Supreme Court with a very important but complex case.
First Choice Women’s Research Center - A case involving a first amendment issue with regard to the privacy of the charity’s donors’ names and about non interference from federal courts on a federally protected right.
If you are interested in this case, or want to try and make sense of it yourself, here’s a link to where oral arguments will be played live: https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/live.aspx
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Happy Wednesday Morning Everyone!
It’s another interesting but uneventful day at the Supreme Court. The justices will hear a case about the way circuit courts interpret the Heck v. Humphrey (1994) decision.
Olivier v. City of Brandon. - A case involving a man challenging the constitutionality of a city ordnance after being arrested and fined for it.
If this case peaks your interest, you know what to do, and here’s a link to do it: https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/live.aspx
It’s another interesting but uneventful day at the Supreme Court. The justices will hear a case about the way circuit courts interpret the Heck v. Humphrey (1994) decision.
Olivier v. City of Brandon. - A case involving a man challenging the constitutionality of a city ordnance after being arrested and fined for it.
If this case peaks your interest, you know what to do, and here’s a link to do it: https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/live.aspx
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BREAKING - Supreme Court allows Texas to use its newly redrawn redistricting map for the 2026 midterm elections.
Justice Sotomayor, Kagan, and Jackson dissented.
https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/25a608_7khn.pdf
Justice Sotomayor, Kagan, and Jackson dissented.
https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/25a608_7khn.pdf
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Important distinction: Trump v Barbara is not the same as Trump v CASA from last term. While both involved birthright citizenship, the case from last term dealt with the issue of universal injunctions. Trump v. Barbara will examine the merits of the birthright citizenship case, and decide whether to strike down the Executive Order that sought to end it.
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Good Monday Morning Everyone!
It’s a big day at the Supreme Court with one very important case on the docket.
Trump v. Slaughter - A case involving a federal trade commissioner fighting to overturn their termination, and how much authority the federal courts have, if any, to prevent their termination.
It’s a case that could decide the extent of executive power, tune at 10amET to find out how it all plays out: https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/live.aspx
It’s a big day at the Supreme Court with one very important case on the docket.
Trump v. Slaughter - A case involving a federal trade commissioner fighting to overturn their termination, and how much authority the federal courts have, if any, to prevent their termination.
It’s a case that could decide the extent of executive power, tune at 10amET to find out how it all plays out: https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/live.aspx
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Happy Tuesday Everyone!
Wake up with us, make some coffee, and put on your listening ears for today’s case at the Supreme Court.
NRSC v. FEC - a case involving coordinated party expenditures, and whether limits on them violate the first amendment. It’s a major election/campaign finance case that could have implications on how much money parties can spend on their candidates.
Arguments for the monumental case begin at 10AM ET, here’s a link to listen live: https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/live.aspx
Wake up with us, make some coffee, and put on your listening ears for today’s case at the Supreme Court.
NRSC v. FEC - a case involving coordinated party expenditures, and whether limits on them violate the first amendment. It’s a major election/campaign finance case that could have implications on how much money parties can spend on their candidates.
Arguments for the monumental case begin at 10AM ET, here’s a link to listen live: https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/live.aspx
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Good Morning Everyone!
What’s your IQ? Is it above or below 70? How does this tie into a death penalty case? Well, let’s dive in.
Hamm v. Smith - A case involving a multi-state requirement that defendants on death row must prove an IQ of “70 or below”, to satisfy an intellectual disability claim under Atkins v. Virginia.
FS Credit Opportunities Corp. v. Saba Capital Master Fund - A case involving the Investment Company Act, specifically section 47(b).
Arguments begin at 10AM ET, as always, here is a link to listen live as they play out: https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/live.aspx
What’s your IQ? Is it above or below 70? How does this tie into a death penalty case? Well, let’s dive in.
Hamm v. Smith - A case involving a multi-state requirement that defendants on death row must prove an IQ of “70 or below”, to satisfy an intellectual disability claim under Atkins v. Virginia.
FS Credit Opportunities Corp. v. Saba Capital Master Fund - A case involving the Investment Company Act, specifically section 47(b).
Arguments begin at 10AM ET, as always, here is a link to listen live as they play out: https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/live.aspx
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Fun fact - Today’s conference is the last regularly scheduled conference of 2025. Of course there are still plenty more for the rest of the term, but you know what we mean.
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🎄To all the SCOTUS Focus fans🎄:
Assuming the Supreme Court’s emergency docket (good ol’ shadow docket) allows us to have a peaceful next two weeks. We wish you all a Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! We will be back on Jan 2 for full coverage of the Supreme Court and more.
P. S. Ignore that last sentence above, since our schedule is determined by the emergency docket, but who knows, fingers crossed!
Assuming the Supreme Court’s emergency docket (good ol’ shadow docket) allows us to have a peaceful next two weeks. We wish you all a Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! We will be back on Jan 2 for full coverage of the Supreme Court and more.
P. S. Ignore that last sentence above, since our schedule is determined by the emergency docket, but who knows, fingers crossed!
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JUST IN - Supreme Court rules 6-3 AGAINST President Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to Illinois, denying a request to stay a lower court order. Justice Kavanaugh concurred in the denial. Justice Alito, Thomas, and Gorsuch dissented.
https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/25a443_ba7d.pdf
https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/25a443_ba7d.pdf
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Supreme Court Announcements/Decisions
🎄To all the SCOTUS Focus fans🎄: Assuming the Supreme Court’s emergency docket (good ol’ shadow docket) allows us to have a peaceful next two weeks. We wish you all a Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! We will be back on Jan 2 for full coverage of the Supreme…
Now people understand why we said that last part.
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NEW - Supreme Court has released its early-Spring argument sitting, revealing the cases they plan to hear then. We are still waiting on April’s argument sitting.
https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_calendars/MonthlyArgumentCalFebruary2026.pdf
https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_calendars/MonthlyArgumentCalFebruary2026.pdf
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