Supreme Court Reverses D.C. Circuit, Restores Immigration Judges’ Speech RestrictionsMay 29, 2026Legal NewsThe Supreme Court reversed the D.C. Circuit on May 26, siding with the Trump administration's policy requiring immigration judges to obtain prior approval before public speeches.
Supreme Court Weighs First National Transgender Sports PrecedentMay 29, 2026Legal NewsThe Supreme Court is set to rule by July 2026 on two cases testing whether state transgender sports bans violate Title IX and the Equal Protection Clause.
Supreme Court Set to Rule on Presidential Removal Power and Independent Agency FateMay 29, 2026Legal NewsThe Supreme Court is expected to rule before July in Trump v. Slaughter on whether presidents may fire FTC commissioners at will, potentially ending 90 years of agency independence.
Supreme Court Poised to Rule on Post-Election-Day Mail Ballot CountingMay 29, 2026Legal NewsThe Supreme Court is expected to rule by July on whether states may count mail ballots arriving after Election Day, with 14 states and D.C. at risk of forced rule changes before the 2026 midterms.
Google Appeals Search Monopoly Ruling to D.C. Circuit, DOJ Cross-AppealsMay 29, 2026Legal NewsGoogle has appealed Judge Mehta's search monopoly ruling to the D.C. Circuit; the DOJ cross-appealed seeking Chrome divestiture, with oral argument expected in late 2026.
Supreme Court Stays Fifth Circuit Order, Preserves Mifepristone Telehealth AccessMay 29, 2026Legal NewsThe Supreme Court stayed a Fifth Circuit order that had reinstated in-person mifepristone dispensing rules, preserving telehealth access while litigation continues below.
Supreme Court Bars Wrongful-Conviction Claims as Grounds for Compassionate ReleaseMay 29, 2026Legal NewsThe Supreme Court ruled 8-1 in Fernandez v. United States that wrongful-conviction claims belong in habeas proceedings, not compassionate release motions, leaving AEDPA-barred prisoners without recourse.
Supreme Court Trans Athlete Cases Await Decision as Term ClosesMay 28, 2026Legal NewsThe Supreme Court has yet to decide two landmark cases on transgender athlete bans, with rulings on Equal Protection and Title IX standards expected by late June 2026.
Supreme Court Justices, Including Trump Nominees, Challenge Birthright Citizenship OrderMay 28, 2026Legal NewsThe Supreme Court heard arguments in Trump v. Barbara on April 1, with all three Trump appointees among the justices voicing skepticism about the birthright citizenship order.
Supreme Court Weighs Whether FIFRA Preempts 100,000 Roundup Cancer ClaimsMay 28, 2026Legal NewsThe Supreme Court heard arguments in Monsanto v. Durnell on April 27, with a FIFRA preemption ruling that could eliminate more than 100,000 Roundup cancer lawsuits expected by July.