Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana was elected as the 56th speaker of the House in a party-line vote, with all 220 Republicans voting for him. Johnson is a close ally of former President Donald Trump and had led many of the 2020 election challenges, including an amicus brief signed by more than 100 House Republicans. Johnson is the most ideologically conservative speaker since Newt Gingrich in the 1990s and is now second in line to the presidency.
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The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a lower court ruling that would have limited the Biden administration's ability to communicate with social media companies about contentious content. The court has agreed to take up the government's appeal, allowing the government to continue to communicate with social media companies and setting the stage for a major ruling on free speech and social media. The ruling is seen as a victory for free speech advocates, who argue that the government should not be able to limit the speech of citizens.
Key takeaways: The Supreme Court declined to revive the district court hearing to craft a new Louisiana congressional map. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson clarified that…
Donald Trump has called for an expansion of his travel ban on immigrants from Muslim-majority countries, as well as instituting a “strong ideological screening” for all immigrants. The White House has responded to Trump’s call with criticism, noting that it is “revolting and dangerous” and undermines American values. The Supreme Court upheld the ban in 2018, but the Biden administration has been increasingly willing to engage with Trump in recent weeks.
Justice Amy Coney Barrett has expressed her support for the Supreme Court to adopt a code of conduct, joining several of her colleagues who have already publicly backed the idea. Congress has been pushing for the Supreme Court to lay out a binding set of policies, and Barrett's support is a significant step forward in the process. It is unclear when the code of conduct may be adopted, but it is likely to be welcomed by those who have been pushing for greater transparency and accountability from the nation's highest court.
Justice Amy Coney Barrett has recently voiced her support for the adoption of a code of conduct for the Supreme Court, citing the need for more oversight following a series of ethics controversies. The American Bar Association has proposed that the court create a special committee to review complaints against the justices, and Justice Barrett's comments suggest that the court may be open to the idea. If adopted, the code of conduct would be a major step forward in ensuring the justices are held to the highest ethical standards.
India's Supreme Court has refused to legalize same-sex marriage, passing the responsibility to Parliament. Activists had gathered in the courtyard of the Supreme Court in New Delhi ahead of the ruling, but the decision has sparked debate in India over the issue of same-sex marriage. It remains to be seen whether Parliament will take up the issue and create a law that legalizes same-sex marriage in India.
Key takeaways: The Supreme Court issued a ruling that will have a major impact on the availability of “ghost guns” in the United States. The…