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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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March 01, 2024 | National Law Journal

Oil Giants Implore Supreme Court to End State Climate Suits: 'Time for Review Is Now'

The companies are asking the justices to review a Hawaii Supreme Court decision clearing the way for a state court to hear Honolulu's lawsuit over the damage and remedial costs associated with climate change.

By Jimmy Hoover

4 minute read

February 29, 2024 | National Law Journal

Has the Supreme Court Jeopardized a Trump Trial Before the Election?

"It's not impossible, but I always felt it was pretty tight and this makes it incredibly tight," said criminal defense attorney Shanlon Wu, a former federal prosecutor.

By Jimmy Hoover

7 minute read

February 29, 2024 | Supreme Court Brief

A New Trump Blockbuster, Plus More Debate Over Who's A Textualist

"I view myself as a good textualist," Justice Elena Kagan said. "But, you know, textualism is not inconsistent with common sense."

By Jimmy Hoover

5 minute read

February 28, 2024 | National Law Journal

Supreme Court Delays Trump Trial, Will Review Immunity Defense

The justices will address the question of "whether and if so to what extent does a former President enjoy presidential immunity from criminal prosecution for conduct alleged to involve official acts during his tenure in office."

By Jimmy Hoover

4 minute read

February 28, 2024 | National Law Journal

Supreme Court Debates if Bump Stocks Are Validly Banned as 'Machine Guns'

"I can't understand how anybody could think these two things could be treated differently," Justice Elena Kagan said of the similarity between traditional machine guns and bump-stock-modified rifles.

By Jimmy Hoover

5 minute read

February 28, 2024 | Supreme Court Brief

Gorsuch Sticks Up for Solicitor General's Office

"Well, I think we heard from the Solicitor General of the United States on behalf of the federal government," the justice said.

By Jimmy Hoover

3 minute read

February 27, 2024 | National Law Journal

Supreme Court Fears 'Practical Nightmares' of Potential Banking Decision

The justices consider whether the National Bank Act trumps state laws requiring banks to pay mortgage borrowers interest on escrow funds.

By Jimmy Hoover

5 minute read

February 27, 2024 | Supreme Court Brief

Jackson, Alito Show Sympathy for State Social Media Laws

The ideologically disparate justices appear to find common ground during arguments in social media case.

By Jimmy Hoover

3 minute read

February 26, 2024 | National Law Journal

Justices Appear Divided Over State Laws Regulating Content-Moderation by Social Media Sites

The high court is reviewing the constitutionality of GOP-backed laws in Florida and Texas to stop the perceived censorship of conservative views by the sites.

By Jimmy Hoover

6 minute read

February 26, 2024 | Supreme Court Brief

The Week Ahead: Regulating Social Media, Banning Bump Stocks

The justices will hear cases addressing free speech and gun control.

By Jimmy Hoover

5 minute read