The Supreme Court remains a pivotal arbiter amid ongoing cases on immigration, civil rights, and corporate accountability, ruling on key disputes that redefine American law.
In late March and early April 2026, juries in New Mexico and California found Meta liable for harming children through addictive platform design and failure to protect against sexual exploitation. Meta was ordered to pay $375 million in New Mexico and $4.2 million in California, alongside Google’s $1.8 million penalty. These landmark rulings challenge legal protections like Section 230 and signal a shift toward greater accountability for social media companies.
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 Supreme Court is hearing arguments on Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship, a case that tests the interpretation of the 14th Amendment. The case has attracted protests and high-profile attendance, including President Trump. A decision is expected later this year, with significant legal and political implications.
The Supreme Court is considering an appeal from Catholic preschools in Colorado, which argue their religious rights are being violated by exclusion from a state-funded preschool program due to their policies on LGBTQ+ children and families. The case highlights ongoing tensions between religious freedom and anti-discrimination laws, with the court's conservative majority signaling a willingness to reconsider precedent.
Federal judges in New York and Washington have barred the Trump administration from terminating Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians. The administration is appealing, arguing DHS can end TPS, while opponents say the process was not followed. The cases affect hundreds of thousands and come as the Supreme Court weighs related immigration and asylum issues.
A U.S. appeals court has paused a lower court ruling that found Trump-style Section 122 tariffs illegal, while debates over the authority and impact on consumers continue. The decision comes as refunds of previously imposed tariffs are being processed and a July expiration date looms or could be extended by Congress.
The Supreme Court has left in place lower-court rulings in favor of Joseph Clifton Smith, who has spent roughly half his life on death row after a 1997 murder conviction. The Court has not issued a decision on how to handle multiple IQ scores near the 70 threshold in intellectual disability determinations.
Al Jazeera reports that host cities have faced rising costs for fan transportation, with regional variations. New Jersey and Massachusetts face higher-than-typical rail fees, while other cities offer free or subsidised options. Scattered reactions call for FIFA involvement, as officials defend cost-sharing against taxpayers bearing security and service expenses.
The government has moved to refund billions of tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court, with ongoing court cases pressuring CBP to expand the refunds to more importers. Phase one refunds are underway, while the timing and scope of broader reliquidation remain under legal scrutiny.
The Supreme Court is considering whether federal law requires ballots to be received by Election Day or merely mailed by it, affecting California’s seven-day postmark window and other state rules. Late counts are reshaping runoff prospects in Los Angeles and ongoing tally delays are prompting concern about timely results.
The Supreme Court has upheld the FCC’s in-house penalty system, ruling 8-1 that carriers AT&T and Verizon have not been deprived of their right to a jury trial. The decision centers on whether forfeiture orders require a jury, with a majority led by Chief Justice Roberts arguing that the agency’s findings do not bar court challenges over collection of penalties.
At the G7 in Évian-les-Bains, President Donald Trump has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said the US will defend India if Modi faces attack. The meeting has occurred as bilateral talks on an interim trade deal continue and Washington has proposed new tariffs on imports from 60 economies, including India, over alleged forced labour.
The Supreme Court blocks Alabama's nitrogen hypoxia execution for now as legal challenges intensify. A ruling by the 11th Circuit and recent court actions leave Jeffery Lee's fate uncertain while Alabama vows to press forward with other methods.
The Supreme Court, in an unsigned 6-3 decision, has upheld Pedro Hernandez’s murder conviction for Etan Patz, reversing a lower court that had granted him a new trial. The ruling clarifies the limits of federal review over state court decisions and preserves a decades-long effort by Manhattan prosecutors. Patz disappeared in 1979, becoming a national symbol in the search for missing children.
The European Parliament has ratified the EU-US trade agreement, moving toward full implementation despite ongoing tensions. Tariffs on most EU exports are set to drop to 0% for many US goods, while the US maintains a 15% levy on many EU products. The process now moves to final national approvals, with sunset clauses and safeguards keeping pressure on both sides.
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.
Richard Glossip’s retrial is moving ahead after the Oklahoma Supreme Court overturned his conviction for the 1997 killing of Barry Van Treese. The state will retry him on a murder charge, but will not seek the death penalty. He has spent decades on death row, with nine execution dates canceled. Kardashian-backed scrutiny helped revive the case.
The Supreme Court has ruled that Helms-Burton does not shield Cuban state agencies from certain lawsuits, allowing Americans to sue entities profiting from confiscated Cuban assets. ExxonMobil is seeking compensation for properties confiscated after the Cuban revolution. The decision could impact U.S.-Cuba relations as the Trump administration applies pressure on Havana.
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.
The Supreme Court has ruled 6-3 that border officers may place a lawful permanent resident on immigration parole if there is suspicion of a crime, without requiring clear and convincing evidence. Justices express concerns about due-process protections and potential “immigration limbo.” The decision aligns with the Trump administration’s broader immigration policy shifts.
Meta Platforms is developing an independent, app-based prediction market dubbed Arena, seeking to compete with Kalshi and Polymarket. The project would initially use a points system rather than real money, with potential moves toward real-money betting in the future. Reports indicate Arena is a high-priority experimental project that could leverage Meta’s vast user base.
The Supreme Court and federal courts have issued rulings shaping how the government can enforce immigration policy. Major decisions limit asylum processing at the border, define when someone “arrives” in the U.S., and curb court-based arrests, with implications for executive authority and due process.
The Supreme Court has ruled 7-2 that federal pesticide law preempts state failure-to-warn lawsuits over Roundup, reversing a $1.25m Missouri verdict and placing thousands of similar claims at legal risk. The decision has boosted Bayer shares and prompted criticism from environmental groups and plaintiffs’ lawyers who say it closes state courthouses to injured people.