Category: Supreme Court (US)

How Trump’s Policy Agenda Runs Through One Federal Court, in Texas

The New York Times – On the Runway:
For years, conservative litigants flocked to Judge Reed O’Connor’s district. Now, North Texas has become a favorite destination of the Justice Department.
Judge Once Again Bars Postal Service From Restricting Mail-In Vote

The New York Times – On the Runway:
After reviewing the agency’s final plan to comply with President Trump’s demands, a federal judge barred the Postal Service from imposing new restrictions on mail-in voting.
Lisa Cook Hits Back at Trump’s Latest Attempt to Oust Her as Fed Governor

The New York Times – Business:
Lisa D. Cook hit back at President Trump’s allegations that she had committed mortgage fraud.
Supreme Court Allows Trump to Pursue Mail Voting Limits, for Now

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The administration asked the court to clear the way for President Trump’s order that creates “state citizenship lists” and directs the Postal Service to decide who gets a mail-in ballot.
Trump Has Quietly Sought Control Over Postal Service to Transform U.S. Elections

The New York Times – On the Runway:
That effort got new attention on Monday, when the Supreme Court allowed preparations for mail voting curbs to proceed. The justices said it is not a final determination on the order’s legality.
Trump’s Ballroom Is Rising at Breakneck Speed: 20 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Although the fate of the ballroom is tied up in court, the Trump administration argues that the project is too far along to be stopped now.
Supreme Court Again Rejects Trump’s Appeal of $5 Million E. Jean Carroll Payment

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The court declined President Trump’s long-shot request that it reconsider his appeal. He has separately asked the court to overturn a much larger 2024 award.
New Evidence Shows Federal Agents Using Racial Slurs During Immigration Sweeps

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Body-camera video and other court evidence capture federal agents using slurs and targeting Latinos while bypassing white bystanders during immigration sweeps in Chicago and Los Angeles
Trump Names Will Scharf as White House Counsel

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The president said Mr. Scharf, a deeply conservative lawyer and the current staff secretary, would replace David Warrington in early September.
Trump Restarts Battle to Fire Sitting Fed Governor Lisa Cook

The New York Times – Business:
The Trump administration, rebuffed by the Supreme Court in its first attempt to fire Lisa D. Cook, sent the Federal Reserve governor a letter saying it was “considering” removing her from the job.
NPR Retracts Article That Mistakenly Said Justice Alito Would Retire

The New York Times – Business:
The news outlet quickly removed the article, which was written by NPR’s seasoned Supreme Court reporter, Nina Totenberg, from its website.
How the Supreme Court Ushered in Corporate Chaos in D.C.

The New York Times – Business:
Though the high court affirmed the political independence of the Federal Reserve, it gave the presidency huge control over dozens of federal regulators.