Courts, Government
Federal lawsuit filed against Maine school choice law(The Center Square) – A new federal lawsuit in Maine challenges a state law that prevents participation in the school choice program. First Liberty Institute and Consovoy McCarthy PLLC, on behalf… Read More
Courts
Supreme Court rules for deaf student in education-law case(SCOTUSblog) – The Supreme Court on Tuesday revived a deaf student’s lawsuit against a Michigan school district that failed to provide him with a qualified sign-language interpreter. In a unanimous… Read More
Christian Schools, Courts
Christian school renews effort to expand religious freedom over employment(SCOTUSBlog) – Nearly three years ago, the Supreme Court extended a First Amendment protection known as the “ministerial exception,” a court-created doctrine that bars courts from reviewing employment decisions… Read More
Christian Schools, Government
Why chipping away at the Blaine Amendments is important for school choiceWith 29 states currently considering school choice legislation , the education freedom movement seems unstoppable. But the legacy of a 19th century congressman hasn't made it easy. The “Blaine Amendments”… Read More
Illinois
Pritzker, defendant in gun challenge, gave $2 million to two supreme court justices(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker doesn’t just appear at the top as a defendant in the Macon County gun-ban challenge in front of the Illinois Supreme Court. He’s… Read More
Courts, Culture
SCOTUS’ decision in upcoming case could have massive implications for small business owners of faith(Daily Caller) – The Supreme Court’s decision in an upcoming case could secure protection for multiple religious small business owners with current lawsuits in federal appeals courts, along with others… Read More
Courts
Teachers union president melts down on Supreme Court steps(Daily Caller) – American Federation of Teachers (AFT) President Randi Weingarten railed against challenges to President Joe Biden’s student loan cancellation plan outside of the Supreme Court Tuesday as oral… Read More
Culture
No, Ruth Bader Ginsburg did not dissent in Obergefell – and other things ChatGPT gets wrong about the Supreme Court(SCOTUSblog) – When ChatGPT , a cutting-edge artificial-intelligence chatbot, launched in November, it captured the attention of the legal community. Some lawyers worried that the program — which can… Read More
Government
Idaho legislator is working to overturn ‘relic’ anti-school choice amendmentAn Idaho lawmaker has introduced a resolution to remove an Idaho constitutional amendment which has historically restricted school choice programs. “Article Nine, Section Five, known as the Blaine Amendment, is… Read More
Public Education
Tucson school district facing legal challenge over union dues(The Center Square) – Parker Jackson is hoping his words will be enough to get the Tucson Unified School District to do what he argues the law already establishes as… Read More
Culture
Satanic Temple opens abortion clinic named after conservative Supreme Court Justice’s mother(Daily Caller) – The Satanic Temple (TST) announced it had opened an online abortion clinic named “The Samuel Alito’s Mom’s Abortion Clinic” in New Mexico Wednesday. The Satanic Temple has… Read More
Courts, Culture
Colorado baker to appeal ruling he violated law for not making cake celebrating gender transition(The Center Square) – A Colorado baker will appeal a Thursday ruling by the state Court of Appeals upholding that he violated an anti-discrimination law by refusing to create a… Read More
Culture
Poll shows majority of Americans support some abortion restrictions(The Center Square) – A majority of Americans surveyed support at least some abortion restrictions, according to a poll conducted ahead of the 50th anniversary of the March for Life… Read More
Abortion, Courts
Supreme Court leak investigation fizzles(The Center Square) – An investigation into who leaked a draft of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the opinion that overturned Roe v. Wade, was unable to determine who… Read More
Courts, Public Education
U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in Sturgis Schools discrimination suit(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard testimony related to Perez v. Sturgis Public Schools. At issue is whether the immigrant family of a deaf former… Read More
Courts
Charter school case may see further review from Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court will consider Friday whether or not to review an appellate decision labeling a charter school a “state actor” – a designation which could restrict the independence… Read More
Immigration
Chief Justice Roberts suspends Biden plan to end Title 42 immigration rule(The Center Square) – Chief Justice John Roberts on Monday put a temporary administrative hold on the Biden administration’s plans to end Title 42 enforcement this week. Roberts… Read More
Courts, Culture
In free speech case, Supreme Court is expected by some to back Colorado web designer who opposes same-sex marriageThe Supreme Court appears poised to rule in favor of the First Amendment right of a Christian web designer to refuse building websites for same-sex weddings. The Supreme Court heard… Read More
Big Tech
No immunity for Big Tech or amnesty for illegal immigrants, Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley arguesBig Tech companies should no longer be immune from lawsuits over “illegal content” on social media sites, Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley told The Heartlander Thursday. And… Read More
Biden administration
Biden pulls back on pledge to codify Roe v. Wade(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden raised eyebrows Monday telling reporters that he expects no progress on the abortion issue in the second half of his term. “I don’t… Read More