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Yesterday marked the first day of the new Supreme Court session — buckle up, it’s going to be a bumpy ride.
⚖️ Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Role in a Divided Court
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson continues to emerge as a vital voice for equity, civil rights, and constitutional integrity amid deep divisions on the Supreme Court. Her opinions challenge the majority’s push toward deregulation and executive overreach. As the Court leans further right, Jackson’s dissents are becoming defining documents for future generations of legal reformers. — The Guardian
🏛️ Supreme Court Faces Cases That Could Redefine U.S. Law and Power
The new Supreme Court term is packed with high-stakes cases that could reshape digital rights, gun laws, election integrity, and civil liberties. Central to the docket are debates over online platform liability, state gun restrictions, and government accountability. The outcomes will influence how democracy functions in an era of disinformation, political polarization, and expanding executive power. — BBC
⚖️ Section 230 Under Fire: Meta Faces Potential Liability Challenge
A major case before the courts could rewrite the rules for tech giants like Meta, determining whether platforms should be held liable for user content under Section 230. Critics say the current law enables disinformation and hate to thrive unchecked, while defenders warn that altering it could destroy free expression online. The ruling could fundamentally alter the relationship between speech, accountability, and the digital public square. — The Hill
🚫 Loomer’s Racketeering Lawsuit Rejected by Federal Court
Far-right activist Laura Loomer’s racketeering lawsuit—accusing major tech and media companies of conspiring to suppress conservative voices—was dismissed for lack of merit. The court found no evidence of coordination or malicious intent. The decision reaffirms the judiciary’s reluctance to validate political grievances disguised as legal claims. — The Hill
🗣️ Supreme Court won’t revive Louis Farrakhan defamation suit against Jewish groups
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to consider reviving Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan’s defamation lawsuit against prominent Jewish organizations that called him antisemitic. — The Hill
🕵️ Project Veritas’ challenge to Oregon secret recording law turned away by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear Project Veritas’ First Amendment challenge to an Oregon law that restricts people’s ability to secretly record others, allowing the law to stand. — The Hill
🔫 Supreme Court turns away Missouri’s bid to revive gun law
The Supreme Court turned away Missouri’s bid to revive its law purporting to declare various federal gun restrictions unconstitutional in the state, the justices announced Monday. — The Hill
⚖️ A “Dual State” Emerges: Two Americas Under One Supreme Court
An in-depth analysis explores how the Supreme Court’s rulings have effectively split the U.S. into dual systems of justice—one protecting the powerful, the other constraining everyday citizens. As the Court erodes long-standing checks on executive power, it risks becoming an instrument of partisan control. The growing legitimacy crisis has fueled calls for court reform and term limits. — Mother Jones
🗳️ The Supreme Court Case That Could Reshape U.S. Elections
An upcoming election law case could alter how votes are counted and who controls certification processes at the state level. Legal experts warn it could empower partisan officials to override the will of voters, threatening democratic norms. Advocates for reform argue the Court’s credibility is on the line as it faces increasing scrutiny over bias and political entanglement. — HuffPost
A look at the major cases the Supreme Court will take up in its new term | PBS NewsHour
ICE’s New Social Media Surveillance Team Raises Civil Liberties Concerns
A new federal surveillance initiative will deploy teams to monitor online activity across platforms, with ICE coordinating data collection. Privacy advocates fear the program will chill speech and criminalize dissent. Experts say this marks another step toward merging immigration enforcement with domestic intelligence operations. — The New Republic
🕵️ DHS Expands Surveillance Through PenLink Contract
Documents reveal that ICE and DHS have renewed a multimillion-dollar contract with surveillance firm PenLink, enabling expanded real-time tracking of U.S. residents. Civil rights groups say the deal further erodes privacy and blurs the line between policing and political spying. The move deepens concerns over unchecked executive power and data abuse. — The Independent
🎓 Trump’s “Higher Education Compact” Is a Deal to Control Academia — The Atlantic
Trump’s so-called “Higher Education Compact” promises freedom from “woke ideology” but in reality seeks to impose political loyalty tests on universities. Faculty hiring, research funding, and curricula would be reshaped to align with his administration’s worldview. The plan is part of a broader effort to turn higher education into a propaganda arm of the state. — The Atlantic
🚧 Government Shutdown Halts Chicago Infrastructure Projects — HuffPost
The government shutdown has frozen vital infrastructure projects across Chicago, including bridge repairs and public transit upgrades. Workers face layoffs while communities lose access to safe and reliable transportation. Local leaders say Washington’s manufactured crisis is punishing everyday people for political theater. — HuffPost
🏥 Republicans blame the government shutdown on health care for undocumented people. That’s false — NPR
The White House and congressional Republicans say that Democratic lawmakers caused the federal government shutdown as part of an effort to extend health care benefits to undocumented immigrants. However, as several independent experts interviewed by NPR note, that claim is false. Advocates call the crisis a deliberate act of cruelty targeting the most vulnerable communities. — NPR
Trump Offers Qatar a NATO-Style Security Guarantee
Trump offered a security guarantee. Critics warn this conflates private interests with diplomacy, risking foreign policy integrity. The episode highlights how transactional politics are reshaping U.S. alliances. - MSNBC
Top Navy Official Fired by Trump
Trump abruptly removed a senior Navy leader, sending shockwaves through the military ranks. The unexpected dismissal fuels rumors of politicization within the armed forces. Observers warn such actions risk undermining stability in national defense leadership. - Politico
Trump now openly backing Project 2025 during government shutdown | AP News
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