The Supreme Court ruled Friday that President Joe Biden's student loan debt forgiveness plan is unconstitutional, with Chief Justice John Roberts employing a "major questions" argument to nix usual court deference to executive branch agency. This means that the 26 million Americans who signed up for the debt forgiveness program will no longer have their debt partially or fully wiped away. The ruling has been met with criticism from both sides of the aisle and it remains to be seen how the Biden administration will respond to the ruling.
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Legendary Actor Alan Arkin Passes Away at 86, Leaving Behind a Lasting Legacy of Iconic Performances
Legendary Actor Alan Arkin Passes Away at 86, Leaving Behind a Lasting Legacy of Iconic Performances
Legendary actor Alan Arkin passed away at the age of 86, leaving behind a legacy of iconic performances in films such as "Little Miss Sunshine," "Edward Scissorhands," and "Argo." His sons confirmed his death in a statement, praising him as a "uniquely talented force of nature" and a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Arkin was honored with an Academy Award, two Emmy nominations, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of a Colorado graphic artist, granting her the right to refuse service to same-sex couples due to her religious beliefs. The ruling expands the rights of those who want to discriminate against same-sex couples and is a major victory for religious freedom. Dueling protestors outside the court argued the First Amendment protects the artist's right to express her religious beliefs, while opponents argued it does not protect discrimination.
The Supreme Court has ruled 6-3 against President Joe Biden's student loan debt relief plan, denying relief to 40 million Americans who stood to have up to $20,000 in student debt wiped away. The ruling invalidates the president's plan to forgive nearly half-a-trillion dollars in student loan debt, and is a major setback for Biden's promise to provide relief to millions of Americans struggling with student loan debt. The decision means that millions of Americans will continue to be burdened with student loan debt.
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of an evangelical Christian web designer from Colorado, allowing her to refuse to work on same-sex weddings due to her free speech rights under the First Amendment. This ruling could allow other business owners to evade punishment under laws in 29 states that protect LGBTQ rights in public accommodations. The case began in 2012 when Smith refused to design a website for a same-sex couple’s wedding, arguing that the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act violated her First Amendment rights.
Donald Santini, 65, has been arrested in connection with the 1984 killing of a woman in Florida. He was arrested earlier this month in California and has since been returned to Florida to face charges. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has stated that the arrest brings closure to a long-standing cold case and provides justice for the victim and her family. Santini is currently being held in the Hillsborough County Jail without bond.
This article discusses the third night of nationwide protests in France following the police shooting of a 17-year-old, Nahel. Police responded with tear gas and water cannons, while protesters erected barricades, lit fires and shot fireworks. Over 600 people were arrested and at least 200 police officers were injured. President Macron has called a crisis meeting of ministers to address the unrest.
A federal judge in New York has rejected former President Donald Trump's attempt to dismiss a defamation lawsuit brought against him by writer E. Jean Carroll. The lawsuit seeks damages for emotional distress and harm to Carroll's reputation, and the case is set to move forward with a trial date expected to be set in the coming months. Trump had argued that he was entitled to absolute presidential immunity, but the judge ruled that his response to Carroll's accusation was "over the top" and that the content of his statements was an important factor in the case.