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Supreme Court examines Louisiana redistricting under Voting Rights Act
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The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on October 15, 2025, in Callais v. Louisiana, a case challenging whether creating a second majority-Black congressional district violates the Constitution. Conservative justices appeared inclined to limit Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, potentially allowing Republicans to gain up to 19 House seats. The ruling could reshape minority representation in Congress.
Lawyers ask STF to appoint black woman for Barroso's vacancy
A group of São Paulo lawyers filed a writ of mandamus at the Supreme Federal Court to prevent President Lula from appointing a white man to the vacancy left by Luís Roberto Barroso's retirement. They argue that appointing a black woman is required by international human rights treaties. The action aims to promote racial and gender equality in the Court.
Supreme court seeks states' data on digital arrest cases
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2025년 10월 16일 00시 06분Former sheriff Joe Arpaio claims Supreme Court vindication on racial profiling
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2025년 10월 08일 01시 29분Supreme Court rejects Google's bid to pause Play Store antitrust changes
2025년 10월 08일 00시 13분Man arrested with explosives outside D.C. church's Red Mass
2025년 10월 07일 00시 03분Supreme Court rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal
2025년 10월 05일 15시 44분Federal judge gives eight-year sentence in Kavanaugh assassination attempt
 
Attorney general testifies in Supreme Court over Ayuso partner email leak
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Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz denied before Judge Ángel Hurtado leaking a confidential email from Isabel Díaz Ayuso's partner in a tax fraud case. Alberto González Amador and Miguel Ángel Rodríguez also testified, revealing details on authorizations and hoaxes in the proceedings. The statements highlight tensions in the Prosecutor's Office and prior leaks in the case.
Aldama reveals 20,000 euros in undeclared payments to Ábalos for Valencia property
Businessman Víctor de Aldama has informed the Supreme Court that he paid 20,000 euros in cash to José Luis Ábalos for buying a property in Valencia, part of four million euros in commissions. Aldama claims some of that money financed the PSOE and Koldo García used a diplomatic passport to move funds abroad. The submission questions the 2020 notarial formalization of the real estate deal.
 
Supreme Court hears arguments on Voting Rights Act's future
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The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Callais v. Louisiana, a case that could restrict or end Section 2 of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. The arguments focused on whether creating majority-minority districts violates the 14th and 15th Amendments. Civil rights advocates warn of catastrophic consequences for multiracial democracy.
Supreme Court hears arguments on Colorado conversion therapy ban
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The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on October 7, 2025, in Chiles v. Salazar, a challenge to Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors. Christian counselor Kaley Chiles argues the law violates her First Amendment rights by restricting speech aimed at helping children with gender identity issues. Justices raised concerns about free speech, medical consensus, and viewpoint discrimination during the 90-minute session.
 
Amicus episode ‘Demolition Man’ probes threats to the Justice Department amid East Wing demolition
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In a new episode of Slate’s Amicus, host Dahlia Lithwick and guest Joyce White Vance discuss the Justice Department under Attorney General Pam Bondi and President Donald Trump, using the week’s bulldozer imagery—and the real demolition of the White House’s East Wing—as a backdrop to examine pursuits of political opponents and congressional inaction. Vance’s new book outlines how citizens can help sustain democratic institutions.
Bargains involve Lula's negotiation for Messias in the Senate
President Lula is considering offering the Cade presidency to Davi Alcolumbre in exchange for support for Jorge Messias's nomination to the STF. Allies of the senator suggest future promises for Rodrigo Pacheco. These negotiations are taking place amid a pending Senate hearing.
Trump administration seeks Supreme Court intervention for Chicago National Guard deployment
The Trump administration has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow National Guard troops to deploy in Chicago to safeguard federal immigration enforcement amid ongoing protests. This emergency appeal follows a federal judge's ruling that blocked such deployment, citing insufficient evidence of rebellion. The filing highlights violent resistance to federal agents and escalates tensions with Illinois state officials.
Supreme court upholds high court order to resume Mgnrega in Bengal
The Supreme Court on Monday upheld a Calcutta high court order directing the Centre to resume the MGNREGA scheme in West Bengal. The employment guarantee programme had been on hold since 2022 amid allegations of fund embezzlement. The high court issued the directive in June, which the top court has now affirmed.