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Supreme Court News Briefs - November 25, 2024
New Cases
NBC: Supreme Court to hear a new challenge to the scope of federal agency power
Lawrence Hurley reports that on Friday the Supreme Court agreed to âhear a dispute over a Federal Communications Commission program that requires companies to subsidize telecommunications services in underserved areas.â This case could do even more damage to federal agency power.Â
Also covered by: Washington PostÂ
Vox: The huge stakes in a Supreme Court case about vaping
Ian Millhiser writes about FDA v. Wages and White Lion Investments, which the Supreme Court will hear on the first Monday in December. This case involves the FDAâs âattempt to regulate flavored nicotine vapes and to prevent children from becoming addicted to nicotineâ and showcases an extremely pro-tobacco stance from the Fifth Circuit.Â
Bloomberg: High Court Seeks US Views in $1 Billion Music Copyright Case
Judicial NominationsÂ
Reuters: Trump's chance to fill 2 appeals court seats hinges on judges' retirement plans
Nate Raymond reports that whether or not Donald Trump is able to fill the two remaining circuit seats at the center of Leader Schumerâs deal last week depends on the retirement plans of those judges.Â
Trump
New York Times: Trumpâs Judicial Hero Would Have Hated His Recess Appointments Plan
Adam Liptak argues that Justice Scalia would hate Trumpâs recess appointment plan, which he made clear in a 2014 statement delivered from the bench.Â
Washington Post: Trump initiatives might be foiled by the rightâs defeat of Chevron
Professor Cass R. Sunstein writes about the irony that some of Trumpâs initiatives might be stopped by the Supreme Courtâs overturning of Chevron.Â
GeneralÂ
Maureen Groppe writes a profile of the ACLU's Chase Strangio, who âwill be the first openly transgender lawyer to argue before the Supreme Court when the justices consider Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors.â
NPR: The man who helped roll back abortion rights now wants to 'crush liberal dominance'
Leonard Leo speaks to Steve Inskeep about âthe opportunity he anticipates to exert more conservative influence on the judiciary under a second Trump presidency and his plans to âcrush liberal dominanceâ of American culture.â
Bloomberg: Judiciary Drops Push to Curb Judge Shopping After GOP Backlash
Suzanne Monyak and Jacqueline Thomsen report that âfederal judicial officials have signaled they wonât move forward with an effort to curb judge-shopping, following blowback from Republicans who will soon control the White House and Congress.âÂ
Supreme Court Justices
The New Yorker: Ketanji Brown Jackson on Ethics, Trust, and Keeping It Collegial at the Supreme Court
Justice Jackson âtalks with David Remnick about the decline in public trust and questions about the Courtâs ethics code, and how Justices get along in a very partisan era.âÂ
Rejected Appeals
Reuters: US Supreme Court sidesteps fight over warning labels for cigarettes
Supreme Court News - Video - November 25, 2024
Can Democrats fill judicial vacancies before January? | CBS News
Supreme Court's anti-affirmative action ruling could backfire as Trump pushes religion in schools | MSNBC
Trump's plan to dominate the federal courts for decades | MSNBC
Together we can hold the Supreme Court Accountable
Equal justice in America depends on an impartial Supreme Court, yet today, our highest Court is compromised. Designed to be a pillar of justice, the Court should stand above political influence, interpreting the Constitution with integrity and impartiality. However, a conservative majority has taken hold, prioritizing personal beliefs over constitutional principles. This imbalance threatens not only specific freedoms but the very foundation of our democracy.
The signs of this crisis are undeniable. The Supreme Court is mired in corruption, ethics scandals, and extreme political bias, casting a shadow over its ability to safeguard our fundamental rights. Critical issuesâlike abortion access, climate action, and fair electionsânow hang in the balance. With this compromised Court, decades of hard-fought progress toward justice and equality are at risk of being undone. We cannot stand idly by as extreme rulings chip away at our rights and freedoms.
But the power to demand change lies with us. Across the nation, activists are rising up, calling for meaningful Supreme Court reform. Congress must act now to restore the Court's integrity by expanding the number of justices, enforcing term limits, and establishing a strong code of ethics. These reforms are vital to rebuilding trust in the Court and ensuring it works for all Americansânot just the powerful few.
The time to act is now. Together, we can fight for a fair and accountable Supreme Court that upholds justice for everyone.
Here's a list of actions People Power United activists can take to advocate for Supreme Court reform:
Contact Congress: Call, email, or write letters to your members of Congress urging them to support Supreme Court reforms, including court expansion, term limits, and a code of ethics.
Sign and Share Petitions: Find or create petitions demanding Supreme Court reform and share them widely on social media to gather support.
Use Social Media: Post regularly on social media to raise awareness, share critical facts, and debunk myths about Supreme Court reform.
Partner with Organizations: Collaborate with established advocacy groups focused on judicial reform, such as Demand Justice or the American Constitution Society.
Write Op-Eds and Letters to the Editor: Submit articles to newspapers and online publications to explain why Supreme Court reform is critical to preserving democracy and equal rights.
Engage in Peaceful Protests and Demonstrations: Participate in or organize protests outside courthouses, government buildings, or symbolic locations to draw attention to the cause.
Educate Through Workshops: Host or attend workshops to learn more about Supreme Court reform and teach others about its importance.
Lobby Your State Legislators: Advocate for state resolutions supporting Supreme Court reforms to increase pressure on Congress.
Create Informational Materials: Design flyers, infographics, or videos explaining the current Supreme Court problems and why reform is necessary.
Use Email Campaigns: Create or join email campaigns to send pre-written letters to legislators supporting reform.
Join National Days of Action: Participate in coordinated national days of action organized by reform groups to maximize collective impact.
Support Reform-Minded Candidates: Volunteer, donate, or campaign for political candidates who prioritize Supreme Court reform in their platforms.
Host Conversations: Start conversations within your community or online, emphasizing the impact of Supreme Court decisions on daily life and the need for accountability and reform.
The time for action is now. Each of us has a voice, and every voice matters in the fight for equal justice. In just one minute, you can send a message to your member of Congress, urging them to support reforms that uphold the rule of law. Together, we can demand a Supreme Court that truly represents justice and fairness for all. Join the fight for a, uncompromised Courtâour democracy depends on it.
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