The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 and 6-2 that race-conscious admission policies of Harvard College and the University of North Carolina violate the Constitution, bringing an end to affirmative action in higher education. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the majority opinion, which could have implications for other areas of the law such as employment and housing. The ruling is a major victory for Students for Fair Admissions, Inc., and could have a major impact on college admissions nationwide.
Posts tagged as “Ketanji Brown Jackson”
Key takeaways: The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in the University of North Carolina case and 6-2 in the Harvard dispute, effectively overturning the 2003 ruling…
The U.S. Supreme Court issued an 8-1 decision Thursday siding with an employer in a dispute with a union over a strike, ruling that federal law does not preempt a lawsuit the employer filed against the union in state court. The decision sets a precedent that employers can pursue legal action against unions for property destruction that occurs during a strike, and reinforces the idea that the NLRA does not protect workers from all forms of property destruction.
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of an Idaho couple in a landmark case that weakens the Clean Water Act. The Sacketts had challenged the EPA's compliance order claiming their land was subject to the law, arguing that their land did not contain wetlands subject to federal oversight. The decision is a major victory for property rights advocates and a setback for environmental groups, and will likely have far-reaching implications for the scope of the law and the ability of the EPA to regulate water pollution.
The White House announced today that Kate Bedingfield is leaving her role as Communications Director and will be replaced by Ben LaBolt, a top Democratic communications professional. LaBolt is expected to bring “a wealth of experience in strategic communications, crisis management, and political strategy” to the role, and is the first openly gay White House communications director. Bedingfield has been a key figure in the White House’s communications strategy since the start of the Biden presidency, and LaBolt is expected to continue her work.
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh suggested that the slow start to the term could be due to the justices taking time to get to know each other, the court's 6-3 conservative-liberal divide, and the addition of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. On Monday, the court announced a unanimous decision in one case and dismissed another, but it remains to be seen if the court will be able to catch up and finish their work on time.