SCOTUS vibes sprint: impeachment? no—Kavanaugh in the crosshairs amid ongoing Supreme Court activity and controversy over justices’ conduct. Born 1965, Yale-educated lawyer, appointed by Trump in 2018.
The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing cases on Trump-era asylum policies, focusing on the legal definition of 'arrive in' the U.S. and the use of 'metering' to limit asylum applications. Decisions will impact border enforcement and asylum access, with a ruling expected by June 2026.
The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing an appeal in a Mississippi case involving allegations of racial discrimination in jury selection. The case echoes a 2019 ruling that overturned a previous death sentence due to similar bias. The decision could impact future capital cases and jury practices.
Recent memos show the US Supreme Court has been increasingly using secretive, expedited procedures to make major decisions, bypassing traditional deliberation. This shift began in 2016 with the blocking of Obama's climate policy and has since impacted numerous cases, raising concerns about transparency and judicial independence.