The Riddle of the SCOTUS

Analyzing the options for the primary maps and time table

"...Trying to read the collective mind of the Supreme..."

Jan. 13, 2012 News Post

Death Watch: Bobby James Moore at SCOTUS

SCOTUS overturns Houston native's death sentence

"...medical guidelines. In a ruling vacating the CCA's judgment, SCOTUS Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg noted that "adjudications of intellectual..."

March 31, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Louisiana SCOTUS Case Déjà Vu for Texas Abortion Providers

Conservative 5th Circuit ignores Whole Woman's precedent

"...to two provisions within anti-choice House Bill 2 – SCOTUS ruled an identical Texas law unconstitutional. That 5-3 ruling..."

Oct. 25, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

SCOTUS Takes Up Texas Gerrymandering

Doggett, Farenthold's districts to be questioned

"...final chapter in Texas' ongoing redistricting case. On Friday, SCOTUS agreed to review a lower-court ruling that challenged Texas..."

Jan. 19, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Qmmunity: SCOTUS to Decide if Title VII Extends to LGBTQ

Plus Queerbomb fundraisers and funny queer events

"...This fall, queer eyes will look to SCOTUS. On Monday, April 22, the U.S. Supreme Court accepted..."

April 26, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

SCOTUS: Back to the Redistricting Drawing Board

State, local politicians respond to latest shifts on the maps

"...The SCOTUS ruling does two things: One, it punts the actual..."

Jan. 20, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Will Expanding SCOTUS Help Fix Post-Roe Texas?

Casar takes on the Supremes

"...Casar's reasoning can be broken down like this: First,..."

June 16, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Death Watch: SCOTUS Hears Texas Spiritual-Advisor Case

A prayer for the dying

"...on Nov. 9 and reiterated the arguments that led SCOTUS to cancel the execution of his client, John Henry..."

Nov. 12, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Death Watch: Crutsinger Seeks Last-Ditch SCOTUS Appeal

Following the Aug. 21 execution of Larry Swearingen, Crutsinger could be the fifth Texan killed this year

"...numerous cases of Alley's from 1999 to 2007. (The SCOTUS filing features several pages of charts outlining issues that..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

SCOTUS Won’t Hear Same-Sex Spousal Benefits Appeal

Justices reject Houston-based case in Monday toss-out

"...SCOTUS’s Monday ruling stems from a Texas Supreme Court ruling..."

Dec. 4, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

SCOTUS Blocks HB 2 – For Now

U.S. Supreme Court halts Texas abortion law in 5-4 stay

"...be a health care disaster. In a 5-4 stay, SCOTUS granted plaintiffs of Whole Woman's Health v. Cole their..."

July 3, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

SCOTUS Punts on Fisher vs. UT, Lifts Part of Voting Rights Act

Two major rulings from the Supreme Court

"...On June 24, SCOTUS issued its ruling on Fisher v. University of Texas..."

June 28, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

SCOTUS Listens to Redistricting Fight

Oral arguments heard in DC Monday

"...and the United States government presented oral arguments to SCOTUS. There was talk about specific districts, like the 'deer..."

Jan. 9, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

SCOTUS Hobbles EPA, but Climate Tools Remain

Green raw deal

"..."vast economic and political significance" – as defined by SCOTUS – the court should decide if the statutes authorizing..."

July 15, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

SCOTUS Rules Jane Doe Abortion Case “Moot”

Undocumented minor had procedure done in October

"...But in an unusual move, the defeated administration asked SCOTUS to reverse the ruling and reprimand the ACLU for..."

June 8, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The American Dream Deferred: SCOTUS Stalemates on Immigrant Rights

United States v. Texas

"...family is left insecure, heartbroken, and anxious from the SCOTUS stalemate...."

July 1, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Bleak Day at SCOTUS for Women, Unions

Hobby Lobby ruling hits reproductive rights, Illinois wings labor

"...slightly brighter news for unions in Harris V. Quinn. SCOTUS ruled 5-4 that home health care workers in Illinois..."

June 30, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Abortion Care Providers “Heartened” After SB 8 Hearing at SCOTUS

Oral arguments focus on law’s vigilante enforcement

"...It’s an unprecedented legal strategy that, if upheld by SCOTUS, would likely see many imitators in states across the..."

Nov. 1, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

SCOTUS Protects Abortion Rights, Upholds Texas Precedent

Roberts concurs with majority to strike down Louisiana measure

"...Today’s SCOTUS ruling in June Medical Services v. Russo should never..."

June 29, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Qmmunity: The Fight for Queers’ Title VII Rights in SCOTUS’ hands

Plus GayCL returns and local stylists host benefit for Cheer Ups’ Maggie Lea

"...of the conservative-controlled high court. To put it simply, SCOTUS will decide whether it's federally legal to fire someone..."

Oct. 11, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

SCOTUS Hears Texas Redistricting

Gerrymandering of congressional and state maps currently at high court

"...racist? The U.S. Supreme Court will decide. On Tuesday, SCOTUS heard arguments in Abbott v. Perez, the state's redistricting..."

April 27, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

SCOTUS Denies Appeal in Kleinert Case

Prosecution of cop who killed Larry Jackson Jr. now over

"...filed a petition for a writ of certiorari with SCOTUS last August, seeking clarity on the federal immunity that..."

Jan. 8, 2018 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

SCOTUS: Affirmative Action OK at UT

Justices rule 4-3 on using race in college admissions

"...the Western District of Texas and the 5th Circuit. SCOTUS had already heard the case and bounced it back..."

June 23, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Obama Announces SCOTUS Nom

Pres picks a moderate; Republicans still not happy

"...bombing. When Garland's name was mentioned as a potential SCOTUS nominee in 2010, the New York Times looked back..."

March 16, 2016 News Post by Amy Kamp

SCOTUS Stops HB 2 – For Now

In 5-4 ruling, Supreme Court temporarily blocks abortion law

"...In a 5-4 stay issued Monday afternoon, SCOTUS granted plaintiffs of Whole Woman's Health v. Cole their..."

June 29, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

SCOTUS Blocks Texas Abortion Law HB 2

Texas women claim rare victory

"...the circuit court decision; as a result of the SCOTUS ruling, Brookside Women's Medical Center has renewed abortion services,..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

In Wake of SCOTUS Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade, Austin City Council Fast-Tracks Abortion Decriminalization Act

Special called meeting set for week of July 18

"...effect in as little as 30 days from when SCOTUS enters its final judgment...."

June 24, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

HB 2: A SCOTUS Pause Before the Next Storm

Patients, clinics struggle with the impact of legal rulings

"...staff weigh the options. Nevertheless, pro-choice advocates celebrated the SCOTUS ruling, describing it as "justice" for Texas women and..."

Oct. 24, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Luv Doc: Thanks, SCOTUS

Americans should be highly suspicious of people walking around in robes

"...Thanks, SCOTUS, you’ve really tossed a huge turd in the judicial..."

July 4, 2014 Column by The Luv Doc

Chef Tony’s Giving Us the Side Eye, Texas Hill Country Wineries Are Metal AF, We’re Foodily Fighting the SCOTUS, a NYC Barman Totally Crushed that Garrison Bros. Bourbon Brawl, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

July 8, 2022 Food Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

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