President Trump has used his sweeping global tariffs as an economic tool and a political cudgel. A decision invalidating them could hamper his power.
Category: Supreme Court (US)
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Five Key Takeaways From the Supreme Court Tariff Argument
The Supreme Court justices grappled with the legality of President Trump’s tariffs in an oral argument that stretched for almost three hours.
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Key Justices Cast a Skeptical Eye on Trump’s Tariffs
The Supreme Court is considering whether the president acted legally when he used a 1977 emergency statute to impose tariffs on scores of countries.
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What Is the Nondelegation Doctrine?
The groups challenging the president’s tariffs assert that the measures overstep the principle that Congress cannot cede its legislative powers to other branches of government.
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A Supreme Court Veteran and a Newcomer Will Make the Case Against Trump’s Tariffs
Neal Katyal, who has argued over 50 cases before the court, represents a group of businesses. Benjamin Gutman, Oregon’s solicitor general, represents a coalition of states and is making his first appearance.
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Small Businesses Gear Up for Tariff Fight at Supreme Court
Companies that sell diamonds, plant sensors and wine all have one thing in common: They are weighing in against tariffs in a consequential case.
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The Economic and Legal Case Against Trump’s Tariffs
A key part of the president’s trade policy faces scrutiny by the Supreme Court this week, with huge implications for business.
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Supreme Court Confronts Trump and His Tariffs in Test of Presidential Power
The justices face so-called legitimacy dilemma as they deal with a tricky legal dispute and a president who has made clear he would view defeat as a personal insult.
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Supreme Court, for Now, Rejects Google Bid to Block Changes to App Store
The emergency order is the latest turn in a longstanding legal dispute between the tech giant and the creator of the popular game Fortnite.
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Overlooked No More: Bessie Margolin, Lawyer Who Turned Workers’ Hopes Into Law
Her streak of Supreme Court victories, which began during the New Deal era, benefited millions of workers and continue to shape labor rights today.
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Fed’s Independence in Jeopardy Despite Latest Lisa Cook Victory
A Supreme Court order keeping Lisa Cook on the Federal Reserve Board for now is “a time to exhale but not breathe easy,” one expert said.
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Google Asks Supreme Court to Intervene in Dispute With Fortnite Creator
The case could rewrite the rules on how businesses make money on Google’s smartphone operating system.