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Jimmy Hoover

Jimmy Hoover

Jimmy Hoover covers the Supreme Court for The National Law Journal. He can be reached at [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter: @JimmyHooverDC. 

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January 05, 2024 | National Law Journal

Supreme Court Agrees to Consider Trump's Eligibility for Presidency

The justices set an expedited schedule and will hear arguments Feb. 8.

By Jimmy Hoover

5 minute read

January 03, 2024 | National Law Journal

Trump Asks Supreme Court to Overturn Ballot Disqualification

Appealing a Colorado Supreme Court decision, lawyers for the former president say the Constitution's insurrectionist ban does not disqualify him from the ballot.

By Jimmy Hoover

4 minute read

January 03, 2024 | National Law Journal

'Risk to Human Life': Biden Administration Turns to High Court Over Texas Razor Wire

U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar says the supremacy clause bars state laws from interfering with federal agents executing federal immigration law.

By Jimmy Hoover

4 minute read

December 31, 2023 | National Law Journal

Chief Justice Roberts: AI Won't Replace Human Judges

"As 2023 draws to a close with breathless predictions about the future of Artificial Intelligence, some may wonder whether judges are about to become obsolete," Roberts wrote in his annual year-end report. "I am sure we are not—but equally confident that technological changes will continue to transform our work."

By Jimmy Hoover

5 minute read

December 28, 2023 | National Law Journal

Colorado GOP Appeals Trump's Ballot Disqualification to Supreme Court

The state's Republican Party seeks expedited review, citing "the drastic effects of the Colorado Supreme Court's decision and the mischief it works upon the 2024 primary election."

By Jimmy Hoover

3 minute read

December 26, 2023 | National Law Journal

How Supreme Court Practice Has Changed (And Stayed the Same) Heading Into 2024

With cert grants having slowed to a trickle, many appellate attorneys have shifted their focus to lower courts.

By Jimmy Hoover

9 minute read

December 22, 2023 | National Law Journal

Supreme Court Denies Request to Quickly Resolve Trump Immunity Issue

The former president's argument will be heard first by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia on Jan. 9.

By Jimmy Hoover

5 minute read

December 21, 2023 | National Law Journal

Trump Cases Push Supreme Court to Center of Political Arena

Chief Justice John Roberts Jr., who disdains judicial involvement in elections, may find "there's no way out" for the high court, said law professor Josh Blackman.

By Jimmy Hoover

6 minute read

December 20, 2023 | National Law Journal

In Rare Move, Justices Will Hold Hearing on Emergency Challenge to Air Quality Plan

The justices schedule February arguments on EPA's "Good Neighbor" initiative opposed by industry and Republican-led states.

By Jimmy Hoover

3 minute read

December 20, 2023 | National Law Journal

No Reason to 'Rush,' Trump Tells Supreme Court in Presidential Immunity Case

Ex-president's lawyers say special counsel appears to have "a partisan motivation" of ensuring Trump "will face a months-long criminal trial at the height of his presidential campaign."

By Jimmy Hoover

5 minute read