When Justice Clarence Thomas penned a sweeping reinterpretation of the Second Amendment two years ago, it came as welcome news to opponents of assault weapons bans. Thomas’ ruling in the case of New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen instructed lower courts to stop balancing the need for public safety against the right … Read more
The Supreme Court on Thursday blocked Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy deal that would’ve contributed billions of dollars to pay victims and combat the opioid epidemic in exchange for immunizing the wealthy Sackler family from civil lawsuits. In a 5-4 decision authored by Justice Neil Gorsuch, the high court ruled federal law does not permit the Sacklers, … Read more
(NewsNation) — The U.S. Supreme Court is on track to issue its fewest number of rulings in nearly 80 years, prompting seasoned court-watchers to wonder why. The high number of “blockbuster” cases may contribute to the slow pace, as do the number of emergency cases, including the ruling on the Food and Drug Administration’s approval … Read more
(NewsNation) —The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that people under domestic violence restraining orders can be prohibited from possessing guns, marking a victory for gun control and victim advocacy groups. Only Justice Clarence Thomas dissented. The case, United States v. Rahimi, centered around whether a federal law prohibiting the possession of firearms by persons subject to … Read more
(NewsNation) — The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday to reject a lawsuit challenging the Food and Drug Administration’s regulation of the abortion medication mifepristone, which has been widely available for more than 20 years. The court said petitioners don’t have standing to challenge the FDA’s approval of the pill and it will continue to allow … Read more
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