Jimmy Hoover covers the Supreme Court for The National Law Journal. He can be reached at [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter: @JimmyHooverDC.
June 27, 2023 | National Law Journal
Supreme Court Rejects Controversial Election Theory From GOP LawmakersChief Justice John Roberts Jr.'s majority opinion preserves the power of state courts to review federal election laws.
By Jimmy Hoover
4 minute read
June 26, 2023 | National Law Journal
Can Congress Tax Unrealized Gains as Income? Supreme Court May DecideThe justices agreed to consider whether shareholders can owe income tax when no dividend, distribution or other payment has been received.
By Jimmy Hoover
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June 23, 2023 | National Law Journal
Justices Barrett, Jackson at Odds Over Law Against 'Encouraging' Illegal ImmigrationSupreme Court's ruling that statute is not overbroad draws dissent from Jackson, who said the law could sweep up well-meaning grandmothers, doctors and college counselors.
By Jimmy Hoover
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June 23, 2023 | National Law Journal
States Lack Standing to Challenge Federal Deportation Guidelines, Supreme Court RulesOver Justice Samuel Alito Jr.'s lone dissent, high court rejects Texas and Louisiana's challenge to Biden's policy.
By Jimmy Hoover
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June 22, 2023 | National Law Journal
Kavanaugh 'Neglects' Tribal History in Navajo Water Case, Gorsuch Says in High Court DissentJustice Neil Gorsuch said Justice Brett Kavanaugh's majority opinion gave short shrift to the historically unfair treatment of the Navajo by the U.S. government.
By Jimmy Hoover
5 minute read
June 21, 2023 | National Law Journal
Conservative Justices Cast Constitutional Cloud Over False Claims Act DecisionJustices Thomas, Barrett and Kavanaugh suggest the law combatting fraudulent billing of the government violates executive-branch authority.
By Jimmy Hoover
7 minute read
June 20, 2023 | National Law Journal
'Representation Matters,' NAACP LDF Attorney Reflects on Supreme Court Voting Rights VictoryDeuel Ross spoke of being one of the few Black attorneys to argue before the justices in recent years and the importance of being "in the room" where issues affecting African Americans are decided.
By Jimmy Hoover
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June 20, 2023 | National Law Journal
Justices Will Consider If US Government Can Be Sued Under Fair Credit Reporting ActWithout immunity, the government "could be a ubiquitous FCRA defendant" given the billions of dollars in loans it issues, says U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar.
By Jimmy Hoover
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June 16, 2023 | National Law Journal
Supreme Court Gives DOJ Power to Throw Out Burdensome Whistleblower LawsuitsDespite ruling, concurring and dissenting justices question the constitutionality of False Claims Act's provision of a private cause of action.
By Jimmy Hoover
4 minute read
June 15, 2023 | National Law Journal
Supreme Court Embraces Congress' Broad Power Over Native American AffairsThe justices reject a challenge to the Indian Child Welfare Act and uphold Congress' waiver of sovereign immunity for Native American tribes under the Bankruptcy Code.
By Jimmy Hoover
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