President Donald Trump signed two executive orders on August 6, 2026, attempting to limit birthright citizenship through a narrower approach targeting children of foreign lobbyists and tourists, weeks after the Supreme Court struck down his initial, broader attempt to curtail the constitutional guarantee.
The Trump administration has been forced to issue between $77-81 billion in customs duty refunds in 2026 after the Supreme Court ruled his tariff policy unlawful earlier this year. Trump reportedly expressed anger at the justices, saying he was 'absolutely ashamed' of them.
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to eliminate federal restrictions on how much political parties can spend in coordination with their candidates for Congress and president, overturning campaign finance laws more than 50 years old. The case was initially filed by then-Senate candidate JD Vance, now Vice President.
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear President Donald Trump's appeal seeking to overturn a 2023 jury verdict that found him liable for sexually abusing and defaming writer E. Jean Carroll, leaving in place the $5 million judgment against him.
The US Supreme Court refused to allow President Trump to immediately fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, preserving the central bank's independence. However, the court did grant Trump broader authority to fire heads of most other independent agencies.
The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that states may count mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day as long as they are postmarked by Election Day, rejecting a Republican National Committee challenge backed by the Trump administration. The decision upholds existing laws in more than a dozen states, including Mississippi.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to strike down a Hawaii law that required gun owners to obtain permission from property owners before carrying firearms in stores, hotels, and other privately-owned public spaces. Justice Samuel Alito wrote for the conservative majority that the law 'severely hampers' Second Amendment rights.
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of the Trump administration in a case allowing suspicion alone to justify placing green card holders on immigration parole at border crossings. Separately, a federal appeals court cleared the way for expanded fast-track deportation processes nationwide.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday maintained access to the abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth and mail delivery, setting aside lower court restrictions while litigation over the drug continues. Mifepristone is used in more than 60% of U.S. abortions.
The U.S. Supreme Court denied Alan Dershowitz's request to revive his $300 million defamation lawsuit against CNN, while Justice Clarence Thomas issued a statement calling for the court to reconsider the landmark 1964 New York Times v. Sullivan ruling that makes it difficult for public figures to sue for libel.
