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SCOTUSblog @scotusblog.com · 5h

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SCOTUSblog @scotusblog.com · 8h

In collaboration with Good Judgment Inc, we’re now giving readers a way to formally prognosticate how the court will decide the most important cases of the term.

Announcing our first SCOTUS forecasting contest

SCOTUSblog @scotusblog.com · 29/09/2026

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in December in a challenge by immigrants to the government’s practice of deporting them to countries that are not identified in their removal orders – a procedure known as “third-country removals.”

Supreme Court to hear argument on Trump administration’s deportation of immigrants to third-party countries

SCOTUSblog @scotusblog.com · 28/09/2026

Lawyers for immigrants whom the Trump administration is seeking to deport urged the court to leave in place a ruling that bars the government from sending them to countries that are not identified in their removal orders.

Immigrants ask Supreme Court to leave ruling in place preventing Trump administration from deporting them to third-party countries

SCOTUSblog @scotusblog.com · 28/09/2026

The Supreme Court on Monday announced that Justice Samuel Alito will not continue to participate in Suncor Energy Inc. v. County Commissioners of Boulder County, a significant dispute that will be argued in just one week.

Justice Alito will no longer participate in climate change dispute

SCOTUSblog @scotusblog.com · 28/09/2026

The Trump administration on Monday morning asked the Supreme Court to block an order by a federal judge in Washington, D.C., that bars the Federal Bureau of Prisons from enforcing a new policy on healthcare for transgender inmates.

Trump administration asks justices to block lower court order on transgender inmate policy

SCOTUSblog @scotusblog.com · 25/09/2026

For the third time in less than a month, the Supreme Court on Friday declined to allow Missouri to use a new congressional map, intended to benefit Republicans, in the November 2026 elections.

For the third time, Supreme Court declines to allow Missouri to use congressional map expected to aid Republicans

SCOTUSblog @scotusblog.com · 25/09/2026

The Supreme Court on Friday cleared the way for the Trump administration to move forward with its plan to use a modified centralized database to verify voters’ citizenship.

Supreme Court clears way for Trump administration to use modified voter verification database

SCOTUSblog @scotusblog.com · 25/09/2026

Telling the justices that it had been deprived of “an essential tool to remove certain aliens,” the Trump administration asked the court to clear the way for the government to deport noncitizens to countries not identified in their removal orders.

Trump administration again urges justices to allow deportations to third-party countries

SCOTUSblog @scotusblog.com · 23/09/2026

Missouri and a group of candidates and voters seeking to implement a new congressional map enacted in 2025 urged the Supreme Court on Wednesday afternoon to leave in place a ruling by a federal appeals court that directs the state to use that map.

Missouri seeks to use congressional redistricting map expected to benefit Republicans

SCOTUSblog @scotusblog.com · 23/09/2026

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SCOTUSblog @scotusblog.com · 23/09/2026

On Tuesday night, challengers to Missouri's new congressional map asked the justices to block a decision by a federal appeals court in St. Louis that instructed the state to use it in the November elections.

Missouri congressional redistricting battle goes to Supreme Court for the third time

SCOTUSblog @scotusblog.com · 22/09/2026

Like Genalo v. Black before it, the new petition addresses due process rights and Section 1226(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which requires detention of noncitizens who have committed certain crimes and who are awaiting removal proceedings.

Trump administration brings important immigration question back to the Supreme Court

SCOTUSblog @scotusblog.com · 17/09/2026

Thanks to all who joined us at the 2026 SCOTUSblog Summit. Here's Amy's overview of the event.

At annual SCOTUSblog Summit, Sen. Durbin and Rep. Issa express differing views on Supreme Court

SCOTUSblog @scotusblog.com · 15/09/2026

The groups contend that, in violation of federal law, “the government has recklessly created an error-laden master citizenship database that endangers millions of Americans’ privacy and voting rights.”

Groups urge justices to leave in place ruling barring Trump administration’s use of voter database

SCOTUSblog @scotusblog.com · 15/09/2026

The Supreme Court on Monday declined to allow the U.S. Postal Service to carry out parts of a new rule on mail-in voting.

Supreme Court denies Trump administration’s request to implement parts of rule on mail-in voting

SCOTUSblog @scotusblog.com · 12/09/2026

The dismissal leaves only one argument currently scheduled for Oct. 13 and only six total arguments in the October sitting.

Supreme Court dismisses potentially significant immigration case that was scheduled for argument in October

SCOTUSblog @scotusblog.com · 11/09/2026

Today marks the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. At the Supreme Court, the justices will soon consider whether to again wade into the legal fallout from that terrible event.

9/11 and the Supreme Court

SCOTUSblog @scotusblog.com · 10/09/2026

Trump administration asks justices to decide on its appointments of acting U.S. attorneys

Trump administration asks justices to decide on its appointments of acting U.S. attorneys

SCOTUSblog @scotusblog.com · 10/09/2026

The Supreme Court on Thursday morning paused a ruling by a federal judge in Missouri that would have allowed the state to use a new congressional map intended to give Republicans an additional seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Supreme Court grants request to prevent Missouri from using congressional map expected to aid Republicans

SCOTUSblog @scotusblog.com · 09/09/2026

Missouri congressional redistricting dispute returns to the Supreme Court

Missouri congressional redistricting dispute returns to the Supreme Court

SCOTUSblog @scotusblog.com · 09/09/2026

States, civic groups urge Supreme Court to leave order in place prohibiting Trump administration from implementing parts of mail-in ballot rule

States, civic groups urge Supreme Court to leave order in place prohibiting Trump administration from implementing parts of mail-in ballot rule

SCOTUSblog @scotusblog.com · 09/09/2026

Today we're introducing SCOTUSblog Plus, the next chapter in nearly 25 years of independent Supreme Court coverage. Plus members get the full daily SCOTUStoday newsletter every weekday, along with deep-dive explainers, live AMAs with our reporters, enhanced analytics, real-time alerts, and more.

SCOTUSblog @scotusblog.com · 08/09/2026

Justice Kavanaugh turns down request from Missouri to use congressional map expected to aid Republicans

Justice Kavanaugh turns down request from Missouri to use congressional map expected to aid Republicans

SCOTUSblog @scotusblog.com · 08/09/2026

Citing election-fraud concerns, Trump administration brings dispute over voter database to the Supreme Court

Citing election-fraud concerns, Trump administration brings dispute over voter database to the Supreme Court

SCOTUSblog @scotusblog.com · 07/09/2026

A Missouri man on Monday urged the Supreme Court to leave in place a ruling by the Missouri Supreme Court that bars the state from using a new congressional map that could give Republicans an additional seat in the upcoming November elections.

Missouri organizer urges Supreme Court to leave ruling in place preventing use of congressional map expected to benefit Republicans

SCOTUSblog @scotusblog.com · 06/09/2026

Trump administration again appeals mail-in ballot dispute to the Supreme Court

Trump administration again appeals mail-in ballot dispute to the Supreme Court

SCOTUSblog @scotusblog.com · 05/09/2026

Missouri urges Supreme Court to allow for use of congressional map expected to aid Republicans

Missouri urges Supreme Court to allow for use of congressional map expected to aid Republicans

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SCOTUSblog @scotusblog.com · 04/09/2026

The Supreme Court on Friday cleared the way for political parties and joint fundraising committees, at least for now, to receive favorable advertising rates in the upcoming midterm elections.

Court grants request from Republican groups to pause ruling, for now, on political broadcasting rates

SCOTUSblog @scotusblog.com · 04/09/2026

The Supreme Court will hear a pair of challenges to the constitutionality of bans on AR-15s and other semiautomatic rifles on Dec. 2. The oral arguments will headline the December argument calendar, which was released on Friday afternoon.

Court announces cases it will hear in December, including challenges to the constitutionality of bans on AR-15s

SCOTUSblog @scotusblog.com · 04/09/2026

In final scheduled summer order list, Supreme Court again declines to weigh in on COVID-19 vaccine mandate case

In final scheduled summer order list, Supreme Court again declines to weigh in on COVID-19 vaccine mandate case

SCOTUSblog @scotusblog.com · 03/09/2026

The Trump administration returned to the Supreme Court on Thursday, asking the justices to temporarily pause an order by a federal judge that blocks the government from implementing parts of a U.S. Postal Service rule on mail-in ballots.

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to clear the way for new mail-in voting rule to be implemented

SCOTUSblog @scotusblog.com · 03/09/2026

Sen. Jon Ossoff and other Democratic candidates urge justices to leave court ruling in place on political broadcasting rates

Sen. Jon Ossoff and other Democratic candidates urge justices to leave court ruling in place on political broadcasting rates

SCOTUSblog @scotusblog.com · 03/09/2026

A federal judge in Maryland has temporarily halted Trump’s latest birthright citizenship order

Judge temporarily halts Trump’s latest birthright citizenship order

SCOTUSblog @scotusblog.com · 01/09/2026

Although the briefs Sauer has filed and the arguments he has made before the justices have at times seemed unorthodox – appearing to echo language used by Trump himself – he has largely appeared to pull off a tricky balancing act.

Solicitor General Sauer’s SCOTUS tightrope

SCOTUSblog @scotusblog.com · 31/08/2026

Two Republican groups on Monday asked the Supreme Court to temporarily pause a ruling by a federal appeals court that, they told the justices, “rewrote longstanding rules about preferential broadcast rates for political ads.”

Republican groups file emergency application to court on broadcasting rates for political ads

SCOTUSblog @scotusblog.com · 31/08/2026

By a vote of 5-4, the Supreme Court paused a ruling by a federal judge in Washington, D.C., that would have halted above-ground construction of the new White House ballroom.

Supreme Court allows construction on White House ballroom to continue

SCOTUSblog @scotusblog.com · 31/08/2026

Justice Samuel Alito reported travel to the United Kingdom, Italy, and Arizona in 2025, as well as $33,333 in income from the publication of a book. The news came as part of Alito’s annual financial disclosure, which was released on Monday morning.

Justice Alito’s financial disclosure for 2025 is released

SCOTUSblog @scotusblog.com · 28/08/2026

The Trump administration on Friday asked the Supreme Court to weigh in on whether a ban on transgender service members in the military violates the Constitution.

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to consider ban on transgender persons in the military

SCOTUSblog @scotusblog.com · 27/08/2026

Here's how Fed Governor Lisa Cook responded to the Trump administration’s letter stating that it is “considering” her removal

Fed Governor Lisa Cook responds to Trump administration’s letter stating that it is “considering” her removal

SCOTUSblog @scotusblog.com · 26/08/2026

Happy National Dog Day! To celebrate, we launched our inaugural pet collection. Head to our store to check out the stainless steel bowl and a very distinguished “SCOTUSdog” bandana. Supplies are limited. Don’t miss getting one for your attorney-at-paw. store.thedispatch.com/collections/...

SCOTUSblog @scotusblog.com · 25/08/2026

In a new petition, the Trump administration asks the justices to consider a key border policy

Trump administration asks justices to consider key border policy

SCOTUSblog @scotusblog.com · 25/08/2026

The Supreme Court on Monday afternoon cleared the way for the Trump administration to begin implementing an executive order, signed by President Donald Trump earlier this year, that imposes restrictions on mail-in voting.

Supreme Court allows Trump administration to move forward with order imposing restrictions on mail-in voting

SCOTUSblog @scotusblog.com · 21/08/2026

Trump asks Supreme Court to hear his defamation case against CNN

Trump asks Supreme Court to hear his defamation case against CNN

SCOTUSblog @scotusblog.com · 19/08/2026

Florida Republicans bring Census Bureau challenge to the Supreme Court

Florida Republicans bring Census Bureau challenge to the Supreme Court

SCOTUSblog @scotusblog.com · 19/08/2026

On Aug. 12, an unusual emergency docket application captured court watchers’ attention. It centered on a dog named Bruce who was scheduled to die.

The scope of the Supreme Court’s emergency docket

SCOTUSblog @scotusblog.com · 18/08/2026

Lawyers for the National Trust for Historic Preservation urged the court on Tuesday to leave in place a ruling by a federal court in Washington, D.C., that would temporarily block construction of a new White House ballroom.

Supreme Court urged to leave in place order blocking construction of White House ballroom

SCOTUSblog @scotusblog.com · 17/08/2026

Texas families ask Supreme Court to take up challenge to Ten Commandments in schools

Texas families ask Supreme Court to take up challenge to Ten Commandments in schools

SCOTUSblog @scotusblog.com · 17/08/2026

The court on Monday turned down President Donald Trump’s request to reconsider the justices’ denial of review in a civil suit brought by journalist E. Jean Carroll, which yielded a $5 million verdict against the president.

Court turns down Trump’s request to reconsider its refusal to hear Carroll suit against him

SCOTUSblog @scotusblog.com · 14/08/2026

The Trump administration came to the Supreme Court on Friday, asking the justices to allow construction of the new White House ballroom to continue while a challenge to the project continues in the lower courts.

Trump brings ballroom dispute to the Supreme Court