American jurist; Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the United States
The Supreme Court has ruled unanimously that prosecuting a marijuana user for illegal gun possession violates the Second Amendment. The decision narrows, but does not erase, the government’s power to restrict firearms for drug users, and cites a trend toward more permissive cannabis policy. The ruling centers on Ali Danial Hemani, a Texas resident charged in 2023 after FBI agents found drugs in his home.
The US Supreme Court has rejected President Trump’s executive order that would have denied automatic citizenship to nearly all children born on US soil. In a 6-3 ruling written by Chief Justice John Roberts, the court has affirmed that the 14th Amendment grants citizenship to those born in the United States, while three justices dissented.
The Supreme Court has allowed the administration to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians, affecting about 1.3 million people from 17 countries. The decision, written by Justice Alito, sides with the administration’s authority over TPS but drew sharp dissent from Justice Kagan, who highlighted racist remarks by Trump related to Haitian migrants.
The Supreme Court has upheld Mississippi’s policy allowing mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted if received within five days, a decision that maintains state flexibility and could affect upcoming midterms. Justice Barrett writes for the majority, while Justice Alito dissents.
The Supreme Court has ruled that the president can remove leaders of most independent federal agencies, overturning the 1935 Humphrey’s Executor precedent, while carving out an exception for the Federal Reserve. The decisions leave Lisa Cook in place for now but open the door for presidents to exert new control over agencies such as the FTC, shifting regulatory power toward the White House.
The US Supreme Court has upheld Idaho and West Virginia laws that bar transgender girls from girls' sports, ruling those bans survive Title IX and equal-protection challenges. The decision preserves similar statutes in roughly two dozen states, hands conservative groups a legal lever, and shifts the next fights to state courts, school boards and athletic bodies.
NPR has retracted a report that Justice Samuel Alito was retiring after Nina Totenberg misheard a court announcement. The piece was removed and an on‑air correction was issued; NPR executives have apologised and pledged to review newsroom processes.
The Supreme Court has upheld birthright citizenship, rejecting an executive order that would have stripped citizenship from children born to non-citizens. The majority emphasizes the long-standing link between birthplace and rights, while dissenters argue the decision reflects a narrower view of the citizenship clause.
The Supreme Court justice has announced he will remain for another term, a move that reshapes the court's balance as Republicans look to confirm a potential successor before the next election cycle. The discussion comes amid ongoing debates over longevity, health, and the political dynamics surrounding the high court.