Supreme Court Rulings Poised to Reshape Executive Power, Business Landscape

As of the latest updates, the US Supreme Court has been active with several significant developments. On January 15, 2025, the Supreme Court issued a notable decision in the case of E.M.D. Sales, Inc. v. Carrera. This ruling involves the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and the obligations of employers to pay their employees a minimum wage. The court's opinion, delivered by Justice Kavanaugh, addresses the standards of proof and the application of the Fair Labor Standards Act, highlighting the importance of heightened standards of proof in certain cases, particularly those involving significant deprivations of liberty.In addition to this decision, the Supreme Court has several pending cases that are garnering attention. One such case is Hewitt v. United States, which was argued on January 13, 2025. This case delves into whether the sentencing reduction provisions of the First Step Act apply to defendants who were originally sentenced before the act's enactment but were later resentenced after its enactment.Another case argued recently is Stanley v. City of Sanford, also on January 13, 2025. This case explores whether a former employee, who was qualified to perform her job and earned post-employment benefits, loses her right to sue over discrimination related to those benefits simply because she no longer holds the job, under the Americans with Disabilities Act.On January 14, 2025, the court heard arguments in Thompson v. United States, a case that examines whether making a misleading but not false statement can be considered a violation of the law prohibiting false statements to influence financial institutions and federal agencies.Looking ahead, the Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in several high-profile cases, including TikTok, Inc. v. Garland on January 10, 2025, which questions whether the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act violates the First Amendment as applied to TikTok.These developments highlight the ongoing and complex legal issues being addressed by the Supreme Court, reflecting the dynamic and critical role the court plays in shaping the country's legal landscape.Thank you for listening to the SCOTUS News Tracker podcast. Don't forget to subscribe for the latest updates and in-depth analysis of Supreme Court news.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

15 Jan 2min

In the latest developments from the US Supreme Court, a significant case has been at the forefront: *TikTok v. Garland*. On January 10, 2025, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in this case, which revolves around the constitutionality of a proposed ban on the TikTok app in the United States.TikTok's legal team argued that the ban, mandated by the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, violates the First Amendment rights of the app's 170 million American users. They contended that the ban would undercut the free speech of these users. On the other hand, the Justice Department argued that TikTok poses a national security risk, as it could be used by China to manipulate or gather data on Americans.The D.C. Court of Appeals had previously denied TikTok's request to delay the ban, which is set to go into effect on January 19, 2025, unless the Supreme Court intervenes. The appeals court ruled that national security concerns outweighed any First Amendment arguments and that the act did not contravene the First Amendment.If the ban is implemented, lawmakers have indicated that Apple and Google will be required to remove TikTok from their app stores. While users who have already downloaded the app will still have access to its content, the lack of ongoing technical support will eventually render the app unusable.This case highlights a critical clash between free expression in the digital age and national security concerns, and the Supreme Court's decision will have far-reaching implications for both TikTok and the broader landscape of social media in the United States.Thank you for listening to the SCOTUS news Tracker podcast. Don't forget to subscribe for the latest updates and analysis on key Supreme Court cases and decisions.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

13 Jan 2min

As we approach the new year, the US Supreme Court is gearing up for a significant January argument session. One of the major headlines involves a critical First Amendment case, *Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton*, scheduled for January 15, 2025. This case revolves around a Texas law that mandates websites to verify the age of their users if at least one-third of their content is deemed “harmful to minors,” such as pornography. The challengers argue that this law violates the First Amendment by imposing a burden on adults' access to such content. The Supreme Court will delve into the appropriate legal test to determine the constitutionality of this law, with the lower court having used a "rational basis" review, while the challengers advocate for the more stringent "strict scrutiny" test.In addition to this First Amendment case, the January argument session will address several other important issues. On January 13, the court will hear arguments in *Hewitt v. United States* and *Duffey v. United States*, consolidated into one hour of oral argument. These cases question whether sentence reductions under the First Step Act apply to defendants who were originally sentenced before the law's enactment but were later resentenced after it took effect.Also on January 13, the court will consider *Stanley v. City of Sanford*, which involves a former employee's right to sue under the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding discrimination in the provision of benefits she earned while employed.Other notable cases in the January session include considerations of federal laws prohibiting false statements to influence financial institutions and claims under the Fourth Amendment related to excessive force by police.While these cases are set to be argued in the coming weeks, there has been no recent significant news on new decisions from the Supreme Court in the last few days, as the court is currently in its winter recess.Thank you for listening to the SCOTUS News Tracker podcast. Don't forget to subscribe for the latest updates and in-depth analysis on Supreme Court news.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

8 Jan 2min

As we kick off the new year, the US Supreme Court is gearing up for a significant January argument session. One of the major headlines revolves around the case of *Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton*, scheduled for January 15, 2025. This case involves a challenge to a Texas law that mandates websites to verify the age of their users if at least one-third of their content is deemed “harmful to minors,” such as pornography. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit upheld this law, but the challengers argue that it violates the First Amendment by imposing a burden on adults' access to such content. The Supreme Court will delve into the appropriate standard of review for this law, with the challengers advocating for a more stringent test known as strict scrutiny.In addition to this First Amendment case, the January argument session will address several other critical issues. On January 13, the court will hear *Hewitt v. United States* and *Duffey v. United States*, consolidated cases that question whether sentence reductions under the First Step Act apply to defendants who were originally sentenced before the law was enacted but were later resentenced after its enactment. The same day, the court will also consider *Stanley v. City of Sanford*, which pertains to whether a former employee loses her right to sue under the Americans with Disabilities Act for discrimination in benefits earned during her employment.Other notable cases include *Thompson v. United States* on January 14, which examines whether a federal law prohibiting false statements to influence financial institutions also covers misleading but not false statements. The court will also hear *Waetzig v. Halliburton Energy Services* on the same day, focusing on whether a district court can reopen a case that has been voluntarily dismissed.Later in the month, on January 21, the court will tackle *FDA v. R.J. Reynolds Vapor Co.*, a case that explores whether a manufacturer can file a petition for review in a circuit where it does not reside or have its principal place of business. Another significant case, *Barnes v. Felix*, scheduled for January 22, will determine whether courts should use the “moment of the threat” doctrine to assess the reasonableness of a police officer’s actions in claims of excessive force under the Fourth Amendment.In other news, the Biden administration has recently requested the Supreme Court to allow the enforcement of an anti-money-laundering law, highlighting ongoing efforts to address financial crimes.Retired US Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is also set to sit with an appeals court in January, marking a notable return to judicial duties for the former justice.Thank you for listening to the SCOTUS News Tracker podcast. Don't forget to subscribe for the latest updates and in-depth analysis on the US Supreme Court.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

6 Jan 3min

As we step into the new year, the US Supreme Court is gearing up for a series of significant cases that will shape the legal landscape of the country. One of the most anticipated cases is *Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton*, scheduled for oral arguments on January 15, 2025. This case revolves around a Texas law that mandates age verification for websites containing content deemed "harmful to minors," such as pornography. The law, upheld by the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, has sparked intense debate over First Amendment rights. The Supreme Court will delve into whether the law's implementation violates adults' access to protected speech and which standard of review should be applied – either the less stringent "rational basis" review or the more rigorous "strict scrutiny."In addition to this, the Supreme Court has a packed January argument session. On January 13, the court will hear *Hewitt v. United States*, a case that questions whether sentence reductions under the First Step Act apply to defendants who were originally sentenced before the law's enactment but were later resentenced. The same day, the court will also consider *Stanley v. City of Sanford*, which involves a former employee's right to sue under the Americans with Disabilities Act.On January 14, the court will address *Thompson v. United States*, focusing on whether a federal law prohibiting false statements to influence financial institutions also covers statements that are misleading but not false. Another case, *Waetzig v. Halliburton Energy Services*, will examine the jurisdiction of a district court to reopen a voluntarily dismissed case.The Supreme Court is also set to tackle other critical issues, including environmental regulations and police use of force. The case of *Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County*, heard in December, will determine the extent of environmental constraints on federal agency actions.Furthermore, the court's January session includes cases like *FDA v. R.J. Reynolds Vapor Co.* and *McLaughlin Chiropractic v. McKesson Corp.*, which will explore jurisdictional and regulatory issues related to product manufacturers and telecommunications.In the broader context, the Supreme Court has been making significant rulings in recent times, including decisions on abortion, presidential immunity, and the weakening of federal rule-making power through the overturning of Chevron deference.As we move forward into 2025, these cases promise to have far-reaching implications for various aspects of American law and society.Thank you for listening to the SCOTUS News Tracker podcast. Don't forget to subscribe for the latest updates and in-depth analysis on the US Supreme Court.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

3 Jan 3min

As we enter the new year, the US Supreme Court is gearing up for a significant January argument session, which begins on January 13 and runs through January 22. One of the most anticipated cases is *Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton*, scheduled for January 15. This case involves a challenge to a Texas law that mandates websites to verify the age of their users if at least one-third of their content is deemed “harmful to minors,” such as pornography. The challengers argue that this law violates the First Amendment by imposing a burden on adults' access to protected speech, and they contend that the court should apply a stricter scrutiny test rather than the rational basis review used by the 5th Circuit.Other notable cases in the January session include *Hewitt v. United States* and *Duffey v. United States*, which will be consolidated for one hour of oral argument on January 13. These cases address whether sentence reductions under the First Step Act apply to defendants who were originally sentenced before the law's enactment but were later resentenced after it took effect.On January 14, the court will hear *Thompson v. United States*, which questions whether a federal law prohibiting false statements to influence financial institutions and federal agencies also applies to statements that are misleading but not false. Another case on the same day, *Waetzig v. Halliburton Energy Services*, will determine whether a district court can reopen a case that has been voluntarily dismissed under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41.Additionally, the Supreme Court is set to hear *TikTok, Inc. v. Garland* on January 10, which involves the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act and its potential violation of the First Amendment as applied to TikTok.In terms of recent developments, President Trump has filed an amicus brief in the TikTok case, urging the court to stay the statutory deadline to allow his incoming administration to pursue a negotiated resolution. This move highlights the significant First Amendment concerns and national security issues at play.As the Supreme Court delves into these complex and contentious cases, it is clear that the coming weeks will be pivotal in shaping legal precedents and addressing critical constitutional questions.Thank you for listening to the SCOTUS News Tracker podcast. Don't forget to subscribe for the latest updates and in-depth analysis on the US Supreme Court.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

1 Jan 2min

As we approach the end of 2024, the US Supreme Court has been at the center of several significant developments and decisions. One of the most recent and intriguing events involves President-elect Trump's unexpected intervention in the fate of the social media platform TikTok. Trump, still in his capacity as President-elect, has written a letter to the Supreme Court requesting that they delay any ruling on TikTok to allow him time to broker a deal that could result in the sale of the app. This move has surprised many legal observers, given that Trump currently lacks the legal authority to make such a request.On the judicial front, the Supreme Court has made several major decisions this year. One notable ruling was on the issue of presidential immunity, where the court clarified that the President enjoys no immunity for unofficial acts and is not above the law, although Congress cannot criminalize the President's conduct in carrying out executive branch responsibilities. This decision has significant implications, especially as Trump prepares to take office.Another landmark decision saw the Supreme Court overturn the 40-year-old Chevron deference doctrine, which had instructed lower courts to defer to federal agencies' interpretations of ambiguous laws. This change gives courts more power to interpret statutes independently, even if agencies disagree.In the realm of civil rights, the Supreme Court has also made headlines by keeping preliminary injunctions in place that prevent the Biden-Harris administration from implementing a new rule that would have expanded the definition of sex discrimination under Title IX to include sexual orientation and gender identity. The court ruled that the administration had not adequately identified which provisions of the rule could remain in effect independently of the enjoined definitional provision.Additionally, the court has been involved in several high-profile cases related to the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. In one such case, the Supreme Court narrowed the interpretation of a federal statute that imposes criminal liability for obstructing official proceedings, ruling that the government had stretched the law too far in its application.As the year comes to a close, these decisions and interventions highlight the ongoing and profound impact of the Supreme Court on various aspects of American law and society.Thank you for listening to the SCOTUS News Tracker podcast. Don't forget to subscribe for the latest updates and in-depth analysis on Supreme Court news.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

30 Dec 20242min

As we track the latest developments from the US Supreme Court, several significant cases and events have captured attention recently.The Supreme Court has been gearing up for its December argument session, which includes some highly contentious cases. One of the most notable is *United States v. Skrmetti*, scheduled for December 4, where the court will consider a challenge to Tennessee's ban on puberty blockers and hormone therapy for transgender minors. This case has drawn considerable interest as it involves a federal judge's ruling that the Tennessee law violates the Constitution by allowing similar treatments for young people wishing to conform to the sex they were assigned at birth, but a federal appeals court reversed this decision.In addition to the transgender rights case, the December session will also include arguments on other critical issues. For instance, *FDA v. Wages and White Lion Investments* on December 2 will address a challenge to the FDA's efforts to bar flavored e-cigarettes that are likely to appeal to young people. Another case, *Hungary v. Simon* on December 3, involves a dispute over the seizure of property from Holocaust survivors by the Hungarian government and the scope of the “expropriation” exception to the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act.On the emergency docket, the Supreme Court has recently denied several significant applications. For example, the court denied an emergency application for a stay of execution in *Collings v. Vandergriff*, involving Christopher Collings, and another in *Moore v. Stirling*, concerning Richard Bernard Moore, who was the last man on South Carolina’s death row convicted and sentenced by an all-white jury. These decisions reflect the ongoing scrutiny and debate surrounding capital punishment and racial bias in the justice system.The court has also been involved in election-related disputes, such as *Republican National Committee v. Genser*, where the court denied a stay of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s decision requiring election officials to count provisional ballots from voters whose mail-in ballots were deemed invalid.As the Supreme Court navigates these complex and politically charged cases, it continues to face criticism and calls for reform. Recent rulings, including those on gun rights, abortion, and presidential immunity, have sparked significant public and congressional scrutiny. President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have advocated for reforms such as 18-year term limits for justices and an enforceable code of ethics.Thank you for listening to the SCOTUS News Tracker podcast. For the latest updates and in-depth analysis, be sure to subscribe to our channel.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

27 Dec 20243min