President Joe Biden expressed his disappointment with the Supreme Court's ruling against affirmative action in college admissions, citing the U.S. military as an example of how diversity brings strength. He called on Congress to pass legislation to protect affirmative action and urged states to take action to ensure that diversity in college admissions is maintained. Biden said he "strongly, strongly" disagrees with the court's decision and believes that colleges are stronger when they are racially diverse.
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The Supreme Court has issued a unanimous decision in Groff v. DeJoy, setting aside the "de minimis" standard set more than 45 years ago and laying out a "clarified standard" for lower courts to apply when determining when an employee's proposed religious accommodation imposes an undue hardship on the employer's business. This decision is a major victory for workers seeking religious accommodations from their employers, and could have far-reaching implications for how employers handle such requests in the future.
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.
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…
Key takeaways: The Supreme Court rejected the Independent State Legislature Theory (ISLT) in a 6-3 ruling. The ISLT would have vested state legislatures with the…
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is calling for an investigation into allegations of ethical improprieties against Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and for reforms to prevent similar violations in the future. The letter, led by Rep. Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.), calls for an independent investigative body and an ethics council to provide advice to justices on disclosure requirements, recusal and other ethics issues. The letter comes after reports of Justice Samuel Alito traveling at the expense of another top Republican donor, and is a sign of growing bipartisan concern over ethical issues in the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Billy Counterman, who was convicted of making "true threats" to a local musician on Facebook. The court raised the bar for establishing when a statement is a "true threat" not protected by the First Amendment, making it more difficult for prosecutors to prove that a statement is a true threat. The ruling is seen as a victory for free speech advocates, and is expected to have a major impact on how prosecutors handle cases involving threats made on social media.
Key takeaways: The Supreme Court rejected the independent state legislature theory proposed by Republicans in the North Carolina legislature. This decision prevents state legislatures from…