Briefly tracks court rulings, legislation, gazette notices, and regulatory developments across United States — curated daily from United States's courts, regulators, and leading legal publications. 49 updates tracked in the past 30 days, last updated 13 Apr.
Get United States updates in your inboxThe Supreme Court of Puerto Rico issued an administrative order establishing the composition of its judicial chambers for May and June 2018. This resolution outlines the specific judges assigned to handle matters during this period.
Read sourceThe Arizona Court of Appeals issued a non-precedential decision regarding the termination of parental rights in the matter of C.C. The ruling is subject to specific citation restrictions under Arizona Supreme Court Rule 111(c).
Read sourceThe Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals issued a decision in a dispute involving Vertical Exploration, Americo Oil, and the Corporation Commission. The case addresses regulatory or operational issues within the state's energy sector.
Read sourceThe Board of Immigration Appeals issued a precedential decision in Matter of Catalina Santiago-Santiago in April 2026. This interim decision contributes to the body of administrative law governing immigration status and enforcement.
Read sourceThe Board of Immigration Appeals published a precedent decision clarifying eligibility requirements for an applicant seeking immigration relief.
Read sourceIn Matter of Z-N-L-, the Board of Immigration Appeals published a precedential decision in March 2026. The ruling provides updated guidance on immigration proceedings under the jurisdiction of the Department of Justice.
Read sourceThe Board of Immigration Appeals released a precedential interim decision in Matter of L-S-C-R- in February 2026. The decision addresses legal standards applicable to respondents in immigration court proceedings.
Read sourceThe Administrative Appeals Office issued a precedent decision regarding an employment-based immigration petition filed by Texperts, Inc.
Read sourceThe Board of Immigration Appeals issued a precedential interim decision in Matter of E-A-S-O- regarding federal immigration law. This January 2026 ruling clarifies specific standards or procedures within the Executive Office for Immigration Review.
Read sourceThe Board of Immigration Appeals published a precedential interim decision in the matter of Elmer Omar Lopez-Orellana.
Read sourceThe Board of Immigration Appeals issued a precedent decision in Matter of Forjoe on February 26, 2026, which is cited as 29 I&N Dec. 463.
Read sourceThe Board of Immigration Appeals issued a precedent decision in the matter of Agustin Valenzuela Gallardo concerning the classification of criminal convictions for immigration purposes.
Read sourceA student group and trade association have asked the Supreme Court to block a Texas law requiring age verification and parental consent for mobile applications. The application seeks to restore a federal judge's order that previously barred the state from enforcing the law.
Read sourceThe Supreme Court added three cases to its docket, including a challenge to the constitutionality of Florida’s six-person juries. The other cases involve hearings for noncitizens in immigration detention and federal administrative issues.
Read sourceThis piece examines how Lilly Ledbetter’s pay discrimination lawsuit and Justice Ginsburg's subsequent dissent led to the passage of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. It highlights Ledbetter's discovery of significant wage gaps between herself and her male counterparts.
Read sourceAlabama has submitted a response to a court order regarding the state's procedures for nitrogen gas executions. The report also discusses the volume of opinions released by the Supreme Court in a single day.
Read sourceThe Supreme Court rejected a strict rule that penalized bankruptcy debtors for failing to disclose assets, opting instead for a more flexible standard.
Read sourceSCOTUSblog featured an interview with experts comparing the structure and function of the European Court of Justice to the United States Supreme Court.
Read sourceA divided Supreme Court held that investors do not have a private right of action to sue investment companies for contract rescission under certain federal protections.
Read sourceThe Supreme Court issued three opinions in argued cases while also weighing legal issues surrounding the use of nitrogen gas in executions.
Read sourceThe Supreme Court ruled that federal criminal trials must take place in the district where the offense was committed rather than where the intended effects occurred.
Read sourceThe Supreme Court denied a request from Alabama to proceed with the execution of Jeffery Lee using nitrogen gas.
Read sourceJustice Amy Coney Barrett was the target of a 'swatting' attempt involving a false police report, underscoring security threats faced by the justices.
Read sourceThe Supreme Court is scheduled to release additional opinions, and SCOTUSblog has introduced new promotional merchandise.
Read sourceThe Supreme Court is considering several petitions for certiorari that have been relisted for its upcoming conference.
Read sourceThis column examines the Supreme Court's use of the party presentation rule and summary reversals in criminal cases.
Read sourceThe Supreme Court declined to hear appeals regarding an elementary student's right to wear a hat depicting an AR-15 and a death row inmate's claim of racial discrimination in jury selection.
Read sourceLegal efforts to overturn the Obergefell decision persist after the Supreme Court declined to review a challenge brought by a Kentucky clerk against same-sex marriage rights.
Read sourceA legal conflict concerning White House events is likely headed to the Supreme Court, which also recently provided details on its internal opinion assignment process.
Read sourceThe Supreme Court ruled that generic pharmaceutical manufacturers are not liable for the independent prescribing decisions made by pharmacists regarding their products.
Read sourceIn a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court affirmed the Securities and Exchange Commission's authority to seek disgorgement in securities enforcement proceedings.
Read sourceThis guest commentary examines historical arguments regarding whether President Franklin D. Roosevelt's D-Day address violated the Establishment Clause.
Read sourceThe Supreme Court upheld the Federal Communications Commission's authority to impose sanctions, rejecting a constitutional challenge by telecommunications providers seeking jury trials.
Read sourceThis article provides a historical overview of how Supreme Court decisions and federal legislation have shaped racial classifications in citizenship and immigration law.
Read sourceThe Supreme Court is set to release new opinions as the Trump administration moves to implement new tariffs and contest a court order involving refunds.
Read sourceThe Supreme Court is considering several relisted petitions for certiorari involving issues such as prolonged detention, jury size, and habeas corpus procedures.
Read sourceThis analysis examines the evolving constitutional challenges to the Voting Rights Act, specifically in the context of the Callais v. Louisiana redistricting litigation.
Read sourceLegal commentators are evaluating the internal dynamics of the Roberts Court, contrasting its 6-3 conservative supermajority with more complex voting patterns in specific cases.
Read sourceThe Supreme Court has granted Alabama permission to use its contested congressional map for the 2026 election cycle.
Read sourceThe Supreme Court issued an unsigned order allowing Alabama to use a congressional map for the 2026 elections that lower courts had previously found to be racially discriminatory.
Read sourceJustice Clarence Thomas has become the second longest-serving justice in U.S. history, surpassing Justice Stephen Field’s tenure of more than 34 years.
Read sourceIn Whitton v. Dixon, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of a death row inmate, marking the second time in a week the Court has vacated an 11th Circuit decision in such a case.
Read sourceParties have asked the Supreme Court to block Alabama's preferred redistricting map, and the Court has accepted a new case interpreting the First Step Act.
Read sourcePlaintiffs requested the Supreme Court maintain a lower court ruling that struck down Alabama's congressional map as racially discriminatory.
Read sourceA federal court rejected an expansive interpretation of the compassionate release statute, limiting the 'extraordinary and compelling reasons' required for sentence reductions.
Read sourceThe Supreme Court remanded a death-row inmate's case to lower courts and added a new First Step Act case to its 2026-27 docket.
Read sourceThe Supreme Court enters the final month of its term with several major cases still pending decision.
Read sourceA legal dispute over tariff refunds is developing as the Supreme Court enters the peak of its decision-making season.
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