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Wisconsin Court Agrees to Hear Act 10 ChallengePolitics — 3hThe Wisconsin Supreme Court agreed to hear a union-led challenge to Act 10, the 2011 law restricting collective bargaining rights for most public employees. The decision follows conflicting lower-court rulings and comes as incoming Democratic leaders have voiced support for repealing the law.

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Supreme Court allows Big Bend wall construction — 2dThe Supreme Court lifted a lower-court injunction, allowing the Trump administration to resume border-wall construction in Texas’s Big Bend region, including areas near Big Bend National Park, while legal challenges continue. The administration says the barriers are needed for border security and can be built under federal law, while challengers warn the project risks lasting damage to the region’s environment and cultural sites; Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented.

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Tom Gallagher The Supreme Court got this one right by prioritizing border security over halting construction in a sensitive area.

Supreme Court Allows Trump Border Wall Construction to Resume in Big Bend4 sources — 2d

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Marcus Bell Resuming the wall here after all the delays just shows how uneven enforcement has been along the whole border.

Supreme Court Weighs Labor Department Power to Fine Farms Without TrialPolitics — 2dThe Supreme Court is weighing whether the Labor Department can fine a New Jersey farm through its own administrative process for alleged H-2A worker-protection violations, or whether the farm is entitled to a federal court and jury trial. The government says agency enforcement is needed to administer the visa program, while the farm argues the penalties concern private rights; the ruling could affect other federal agencies’ use of in-house tribunals.

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Supreme Court Sends Transgender Jail Case Back for ReconsiderationPolitics — 2dThe Supreme Court vacated a lower-court ruling in Darlene Griffith’s challenge to her treatment at a Colorado jail and sent the case back for reconsideration in light of recent decisions on transgender-related policies. Griffith alleges she was sexually assaulted after being housed with men and mistreated during searches; the county and Justice Department argue the jail’s sex-based policies should be reviewed under the court’s newer precedents.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Sotomayor Hopes Court Overturns Presidential Immunity Decision — 3dU.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor is hoping the U.S. Supreme Court overturns its ruling regarding granting former presidents’ broad criminal immunity. She added in her ta… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Hawaii Supreme Court Hears Elephant Rights CaseEnvironment — 2dThe Hawaii Supreme Court heard arguments over whether Honolulu Zoo elephants Mari and Vaigai can use habeas corpus to challenge their confinement and seek transfer to a sanctuary. The Nonhuman Rights Project says the elephants’ intelligence and autonomy warrant a right to liberty, while the city argues the issue belongs to policymakers and that the law does not extend habeas rights to elephants.

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Supreme Court Allows Trump Border Wall Work to Resume in Texas — 2dPresident Donald Trump received the green light to resume border wall construction in Texas.

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Courts Seek Applicants for Multiple Judicial VacanciesPolitics — 2dCourts and local governments in Tennessee, Rhode Island, New York and West Virginia are seeking applicants for judicial vacancies, with deadlines in November and interviews or hearings scheduled afterward. The Philippines’ Judicial and Bar Council has also opened applications for a vacant Supreme Court associate justice seat, with submissions due Dec. 28, 2026.

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Justices From Both Sides Question Sun Valley Orchards Lawyer on H-2A Penalties — 23hThe Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday for Department of Labor vs. Sun Valley Orchards, with the justices taking turns grilling the latter's lawyer.

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Sotomayor Hopes Supreme Court Overturns Immunity Ruling — 3dJustice Sonia Sotomayor said she hopes the Supreme Court will reverse its 2024 decision granting presidents immunity for official acts, while warning that the country is facing a difficult period for the rule of law and civic discourse. She urged greater civic education and civility, and pointed to strong voter participation as an encouraging sign.

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Chris Dalton Her push for better civic education and more civility is practical. Strong turnout shows people are still engaged despite the tensions.

Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Cook County Asks Supreme Court To Drop Semiautomatic Rifle Case — 5dCook County, Illinois, asked the Supreme Court Thursday to drop a Second Amendment case involving the area's semiautomatic gun ban after one plaintiff announced he was withdrawing.

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Supreme Court weighs end to damages suits against federal officersPolitics — 4dThe Supreme Court is weighing whether to preserve a precedent that lets people sue federal officers for damages over alleged constitutional violations, in a case brought by a Hawaii prisoner who says a prison nurse denied him needed care. The decision could further restrict or eliminate such lawsuits, including claims against immigration agents; supporters of the precedent say that would leave victims with few avenues for accountability, while critics argue courts should not create remedies absent congressional authorization.

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Democrats Draw Fire Over Supreme Court Expansion Plans1 source — Nov 4, 2026

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Derek Foss Democrats risk long-term damage by pushing court expansion instead of accepting election results and judicial appointments.

Gun-Rights Group Asks Supreme Court To Put New Jersey’s Gun Ban Appeal On Ice — 6dA pro-Second Amendment organization asked the Supreme Court to place New Jersey’s appeal of a ruling striking down the state’s ban on modern semiautomatic firearms on hold Wednesday.

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How charismatic are you, really?Quizie — QuizNot a score out of ten — the AI identifies your specific brand of charm and where it's most dangerous.

Cavanagh and Hood Win Reelection to Michigan Supreme Court — Nov 4, 2026Democratic-nominated Michigan Supreme Court incumbents Megan Cavanagh and Noah Hood won reelection, preserving the court’s 6–1 Democratic-nominated majority. The race was formally nonpartisan, with candidates nominated by political parties.

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Supreme Court Hears Challenge to Palestine Action BanPolitics — Nov 4, 2026Lawyers told the UK Supreme Court only 3 of 385 Palestine Action actions met the terrorism definition as the ban hearing opened; support-linked arrests exceed 4,000.

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Dana Whitfield The ban on Palestine Action looks necessary after their attacks on factories, even if it limits some protests.

Trump administration takes California ballot fight to Supreme Court6 sources — Nov 2, 2026Sauer to Supreme Court: once California mixes 20,000 challenged mail-in ballots with lawful ones, there is no way to get them back.

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Marcus Bell The Supreme Court should block any mixing of those challenged ballots until the legal questions are settled.

Supreme Court Weighs Challenge to Colorado LGBTQ Anti-Discrimination Rules1 source — Nov 3, 2026

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Rachel Meyers The court should protect business owners from being forced to create messages they disagree with.

North Dakota court denies Rice’s request for new judgePolitics — 4dIn Texas, an appeals court postponed arguments in a challenge to state restrictions on hemp-derived THC products, leaving the case for incoming Democratic justices. In North Dakota, the Supreme Court ruled a judge improperly jailed Dallas Rice after rejecting his plea deal but declined to remove the judge; Rice’s attorney has since asked the judge to recuse himself.

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Supreme Court Weighs Catholic Preschools Challenge To Colorado Aid Rules — Nov 3, 2026The U.S. Supreme Court appears likely to rule in favor of Catholic preschools in Colorado after hearing oral arguments Tuesday that their being barred from the state’s Universal Preschool Program over religiously influenced admission requirements violates the First Amendment.

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Tennessee Supreme Court upholds state law shrinking Nashville council to 20Politics — Nov 2, 2026The Tennessee Supreme Court upheld a state law requiring Nashville to cut its 40-member Metro Council to no more than 20, rejecting the city’s constitutional challenge and setting the stage for redrawn districts ahead of future elections. The court also dismissed a separate challenge to state control of appointments to the Nashville airport authority, deepening tensions between the city and state over local governance.

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Iran Executes Three Men Convicted in Karaj Protest AttacksWorld — 3dIran executed Hassan Dioband, Hamid Kazemi and Reza Zanganeh after the Supreme Court upheld their death sentences over alleged armed attacks during January’s anti-government protests. Authorities accused them of working for the United States and Israel; rights groups say executions and death sentences linked to the protests are continuing.

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Trump Panel Sets Dec. 14 Hearing on Fed Governor Lisa Cook — 6dWhite House reschedules Trump panel hearing on Fed Governor Lisa Cook to Dec. 14 after Supreme Court blocked her at-will removal.

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Maya Lindstrom The panel should be impartial, or Cook's lawyers have every reason to keep fighting her removal in court.