The Supreme Court is expected to make a decision Wednesday on a request by the federal government to immediately block a lower court ruling that would restrict access to the abortion pill mifepristone. The case originated in Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk’s court in Amarillo, Texas, and the outcome of this decision could have a major impact on access to mifepristone and the ability of women to make decisions about their own reproductive health. The Department of Justice has appealed to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court has temporarily blocked the appeals court ruling while the justices consider what next steps to take.
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The Supreme Court has issued a temporary stay on a lower court ruling in a dispute involving the Food and Drug Administration's approval of the abortion pill mifepristone. The order requires both sides to weigh in by Tuesday and preserves access to the drug for now. The court will take time to more fully consider the issues raised in the court challenge before making a final decision, though it is unclear when they will make a final ruling.
The Senate Judiciary Committee has called on Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts to investigate Justice Clarence Thomas for failing to disclose 20 years' worth of lavish gifts and luxury travel from a GOP megadonor. The Committee, chaired by Dick Durbin, is also planning to hold a hearing on the need to restore public confidence in the Supreme Court. The ProPublica report revealed that Thomas had failed to disclose the gifts and trips as required by law, sparking the latest development in a long-running controversy surrounding the Supreme Court's ethics standards.
Attorney General Merrick Garland is set to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday to discuss the Justice Department's accomplishments over the past year, including combating violent crime and hate crimes, working with Ukraine against Russia, and protecting reproductive freedom. He will also be asked to explain the department's stance on a variety of issues, including civil rights, immigration, and gun control. The hearing is expected to last several hours and will be streamed live on the Senate Judiciary Committee's website.
The Supreme Court heard arguments on Tuesday in a case that could have major implications for the way websites rank content. The case involves a lawsuit brought by the family of Nohemi Gonzalez, who was killed in a 2015 ISIS attack, against Google for its automatic recommendations of user content. During the hearing, justices questioned how to protect websites from liability for content they do not create or control, while still exposing harmful content to liability. The court's decision could have a major impact on the way websites rank content.
A bipartisan group of 27 attorneys general from states across the country are urging the Supreme Court to restrict the reach of Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act. The Biden administration and prominent Republicans, such as Sens. Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley, are in agreement on this issue. The Supreme Court is set to hear two cases that could decide the future of the internet, and the attorneys general are hoping to influence the court’s decision.
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that a federal law prohibiting people subject to domestic violence restraining orders from possessing firearms is unconstitutional, in line with the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen. This ruling is a major victory for gun rights advocates, and could be appealed to the Supreme Court to decide the fate of the law.
Thousands of anti-abortion advocates from across the United States gathered in Washington, D.C. on Friday for the 50th annual March for Life rally, marking a major milestone in the fight against abortion rights. Speakers at the event included President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, and participants followed social distancing guidelines in spite of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The march was a powerful reminder of the importance of protecting the rights of the unborn, and anti-abortion advocates are determined to make sure that every human life is respected and protected.