Gorsuch in the spotlight as Supreme Court cases loom on gun rights, free speech, and conversion therapy rulings. Nominated by Trump, since 2017.
The US Supreme Court has ruled 8-1 that laws banning certain talk therapies for LGBTQ youth violate the First Amendment. The decision sends the case back to lower courts, complicating enforcement of similar laws in other states. The ruling reflects ongoing tensions over religious freedom and LGBTQ rights.
The US Supreme Court ruled 8-1 that Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors likely violates the First Amendment, citing free speech protections. The decision questions the legality of similar laws in over 20 states, emphasizing the importance of free medical and speech rights in therapy practices.
New York City has released a revised 375-page racial equity plan, which aims to address longstanding inequalities. The administration has toned down references to diversity, equity, and inclusion to avoid federal challenges. The plan highlights the displacement of approximately 200,000 Black residents between 2000 and 2020. The DOJ is reviewing the proposal for legality.
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.
A round-up of recent podcast and TV comedy coverage shows renewed energy in long-running formats, with standout moments and notable departures. The Guardian and New York Times review seasons and spin-offs, while UK-specific ventures face mixed reception amid evolving formats.
The Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that prosecuting Ali Danial Hemani under the Gun Control Act violates the Second Amendment. The decision upholds a lower court’s dismissal of a 2023 illegal gun possession charge involving a Texas resident who used marijuana.
The Supreme Court has ruled that the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act does not permit lawsuits for monetary damages against prison staff, even when a prisoner’s religious rights are violated. The decision maintains that liability cannot attach to individual employees who did not consent to be sued.