US Supreme Court curbs federal agency powers, overturning 1984 precedent

WASHINGTON, June 28 (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court dealt a major blow to federal regulatory power on Friday by overturning a 1984 precedent that had given deference to government agencies in interpreting laws they administer, handing a defeat to … Read More

Supreme Court stands by its guidelines after report raises new ethics questions

(CNN) – The Supreme Court is holding fast to its ethics procedures in light of a new report raising questions about the extent to which colleges and universities have used campus visits by justices as an opportunity to generate donations despite … Read More

US Supreme Court strikes down student loan forgiveness plan

The US Supreme Court has struck down US President Joe Biden’s proposal to wipe out billions in student debt. The 6-3 ruling effectively cancels the plan, which would have forgiven about $10,000 (£7,800) per borrower – and up to $20,000 … Read More

Affirmative action admissions programs struck down as unconstitutional

Schools illegally used racial preferences for students The Supreme Court ruled Thursday to block affirmative action in two closely watched lawsuits against Harvard and the University of North Carolina (UNC). The cases, initially brought by a coalition of students, prospective … Read More