Supreme Court to Review Alaska’s Asset Forfeiture in Excessive Fines Clause Case
The Court will examine the constitutionality of Alaska’s confiscation of a $95,000 plane linked to the illegal transport of alcohol to a dry village.
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The Court will examine the constitutionality of Alaska’s confiscation of a $95,000 plane linked to the illegal transport of alcohol to a dry village.
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The Supreme Court granted a petition on July 20 that was initially conferenced on June 29, raising questions about the Court's unusual timing and deliberation process.
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A federal judge appointed by former President Trump has ruled against the Trump administration's challenge to Minnesota's sanctuary laws, which the administration argued violated the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution.
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Following the US Supreme Court's rejection of his bid to limit birthright citizenship, former President Donald Trump sarcastically praised China’s approach and pushed for stricter immigration enforcement and legislation.
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The Second Circuit overturned a district court's rejection of expert testimony in a case linking maternal Tylenol use during pregnancy to autism, sparking debate over the court's interpretation of Rule 702.
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The SA Environment Protection Authority has approved a six-week trial allowing Adbri to increase plastic waste fuel use, prompting legal challenges and health concerns from nearby residents.
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New laws approved by the Knesset aim to dismantle the Palestinian education system in East Jerusalem, sparking legal challenges and political controversy ahead of Israel’s October 2026 elections.
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At the Alliance Defending Freedom Summit, Johnson highlighted concerns over Marxism's growing influence amid Democratic Socialist primary victories and called for renewed focus on America's founding values.
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On July 19, 1949, Justice Frank Murphy, a notable figure in Supreme Court history, passed away.
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A legal dispute in Massachusetts challenges the installation of religious statues honoring first responders, with potential implications for religious displays on government property.
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State Rep. Ellen Read challenges speeding charges amid absence of body and dashboard camera footage in Rockingham County.
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Sara Albrecht, chairperson of the Liberty Justice Center and a three-time Trump voter, led a legal battle against Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs, facing challenges including potential retaliation from the former president.
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A Washington Post-Ipsos survey reveals growing skepticism about the Supreme Court’s impartiality and performance, with many Americans perceiving political bias in recent rulings.
The Hill | Jul 18, 2026, 4:26 PMworld
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The Democratic Socialists of America unveiled a platform seeking to overhaul the U.S. political system, prompting evasive responses from prominent House Democrats.
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Recent rulings from multiple federal appellate courts cover challenges to Postal Service changes, state aid restrictions on religious schools, affirmative action critiques, and immigration bond hearings.
Reason | Jul 18, 2026, 8:12 AMworld
Sonam Wangchuk, protesting exam irregularities in India, was taken to hospital by police amid health concerns, sparking calls for further action from the Cockroach Janta Party.
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