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Prof: Thomas corruption likely unlawful

But there are few tools available to hold the justice accountable, says Pace University Law Prof. Bennett Gershman

Salon

Pioneering Jurist Sandra Day O'Connor's Legacy Revered for Breaking Barriers

Discover the awe-inspiring journey of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, a trailblazing icon who shattered barriers and shaped the legal profession.

Top News

A changed political landscape in J&K

The Supreme Court verdict on Article 370 is a blow to the PDP and NC

The Hindu

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D.C. Circuit Rejects Oil Company Attempt to Remove District's Climate Suit to Federal Court

Yet another federal circuit court of appeals rejects energy company removal claims.

Reason

How courts saw Periyar’s 1953 act of breaking a clay Ganesha ‘idol’

Periyar E.V. Ramasamy's 1953 clay 'idol' breaking of Lord Pillaiyar sparks legal battle & Supreme Court ruling.

The Hindu

Women MPs of BJP seek more time to discuss criminal law Bills

The Lok Sabha took up the discussion on the three redrafted Bills that seek to replace the British-era criminal laws. Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced the Bills in the Lok Sabha last week.

The Hindu

‘Religious character’ of a place of worship can be decided only in a trial, says Allahabad High Court

In is Gyanvapi case order, the Allahabad High Court said, “Religious character cannot be confined in the limits of verbal terminology, as the Places of Worship Act, 1991 has not defined the term ‘religious character’, it could only be decided by the facts and circumstances of each and every case”

The Hindu

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Meadows ruling a "bad signal for Trump"

"You could almost just global search and replace Meadows for Trump" in the ruling, says CNN legal analyst

Salon

Watch live: Funeral service of former U.S. Justice Sandra Day O’Connor

Watch live as the funeral service of former U.S. Justice Sandra Day O’Connor takes place at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C (19 December.)

The Independent UK

Initiative that would limit campaign contributions to super PACs may appear on Maine 2024 ballot

In Maine, a campaign supporting a ballot initiative to limit the amount of campaign contributions to independent expenditure-only political action committees says that it has collected enough signatures to make the 2024 ballot.

Ballotpedia

Pakistan’s options after Article 370 verdict: Can it do the unthinkable?

The Supreme Court last week upheld the abrogation of Article 370, ruling that the president had the power to do so even without recourse to Parliament. It also upheld the downgrading and division of the erstwhile state into two union territories.

Newslaundry

Finding objective ways to talk about religion in the classroom is tough − but the cost of not doing so is clear

Despite the holiday season’s calls for joy and peace, religious strife continues in many places. While the United States has a great deal of litigation and controversy over religion’s place in public life, it has largely avoided violence. Yet our society often seems unprepared to talk constructively about this contentious…

The Conversation

Vice President Kamala Harris Commemorates Justice O'Connor's Lasting Impact

An homage to Justice O'Connor, highlighting her compassion, brilliance, and patriotism as remembered by Vice President Kamala Harris.

Top News

Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor Remembered at Public Memorial

This piece commemorates the life and legacy of Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, with insights from her former clerk, Tracy Lovett.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sentencing delayed for ComEd bribery defendants; request to hold up Madigan corruption case also expected

A judge declined to put the ComEd bribery case fully on hold Monday despite a Supreme Court review of a key corruption law. But a similar request is expected to be made of Madigan’s judge.

The Independent UK

Clarence Thomas reportedly raised prospect of resigning from Supreme Court over salary

Years before Clarence Thomas accepted lavish gifts, he suggested lawmakers raise Supreme Court justices’ salaries

Salon

Clarence Thomas' money woes revealed

Thomas pushed for higher salary — and to allow Supreme Court justices to take speaking fees

Reason

Legislators Don't Have First Amendment Right Not to Show Up to Legislature

From Linthicum v. Wagner, decided Wednesday (correctly, I think) by Judge Ann Aiken (D. Ore.): The Oregon Constitution requires that each chamber of the Oregon legislature have a quorum of two-thirds of the members to conduct business. Or. Const. art IV, § 12. In recent years, the legislature has been…

Latin Times

As SB4 Pitches Texas Against the U.S. Government, the State Is Challenging 150 Years of Immigration Law

Senate Bill 4 could be the vehicle for the U.S. Supreme Court to finally unleash Lone Star Republicans on the world's huddled masses

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