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TikTok's Fight: Supreme Court Fast-Tracks Ban Case

December 18, 2024

TikTok is facing a major challenge in the Supreme Court. The court has agreed to quickly review a law that could potentially ban the app in the United States. This is unusual, as the court is setting aside two hours for the argument and will hear the case in a special session on January 10. This spe

politics

A Religious Group's Tax Battle: What's at Stake for Workers?

December 18, 2024

Catholic Charities is taking its fight against Wisconsin's unemployment tax to the Supreme Court. They argue that the tax violates their religious freedom, since they don't hold religious services. But the state says the tax is fair, as it applies to all employers, religious or not. The court's deci

politics

Judge Won't Dump Trump's Hush Money Case

December 17, 2024

A judge in New York has rejected Donald Trump's attempt to dismiss his hush money conviction. This comes after a Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. Prosecutors want the conviction to stand, but the future of the case is uncertain. Trump's lawyers are trying different arguments to get the

politics

Should TikTok Be Banned in the US?

December 17, 2024

TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, is challenging a law that could potentially ban the popular video-sharing app in the US. The law, signed by President Joe Biden, would force ByteDance to sell TikTok to an American company or face a ban starting January 19. TikTok argues that this would suppress fr

politics

Robert Kennedy Jr. 's HHS Nomination: A Stormy Path

December 17, 2024

Robert Kennedy Jr. , the latest pick for Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary by President-elect Donald Trump, is set to meet with a slew of Republican senators this week. This comes as Trump holds his first post-election news conference, looking optimistic. One key issue Kennedy faces is his h

environment

Fuel Makers vs. California's Green Rules: A Supreme Showdown

December 14, 2024

California is known for its strict car emission rules, making it one of the toughest states in the U. S. on this issue. Some fuel producers are now challenging these rules, taking their case all the way to the Supreme Court. The core of the dispute is a special exemption, called a waiver, given by t

politics

Supreme Court to Decide: Should Catholic Charities Get Tax Break?

December 14, 2024

The Supreme Court has agreed to take on a big case about religion and taxes. The question is whether places like Catholic Charities should be exempt from state unemployment taxes because of their religious ties. Catholic Charities says it should be exempt, but Wisconsin's highest court disagrees. Th

opinion

Nativity Scenes in Public: A Look at the Legal Journey

December 13, 2024

Every December, you’ll see twinkling lights, Christmas trees, and maybe even a nativity scene in town squares. For many years, these scenes were common, but some people think they shouldn’t be allowed in public places. The U. S. has a long history of religious displays during the holidays. However,

politics

Supreme Court Battles Over Trans Youth Health Care Rights

December 3, 2024

On October 11, the Supreme Court will hear a crucial case, United States v. Skrmetti, regarding Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth. The heart of the debate is whether this ban violates the 14th Amendment's equal protection clause, which prohibits sex discrimination. Tennessee’s

health

Supreme Court Debates Flavored Vapes: A Health or Help?

December 3, 2024

The U. S. Supreme Court is mulling over a hot topic: flavored e-cigarettes. Two companies argue that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) unfairly refused to approve their products, saying they might make young people start smoking. The FDA, on the other hand, worries about the health risks. Justi