Detroit Legal Community Weighs Supreme Court Term Limits
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, a Democrat, is renewing his efforts to fundamentally alter the structure and appointment process of the Supreme Court, proposing legislation that would introduce staggered 18-year terms for justices. The bill, titled the Supreme Court Term Limits and Regular Appointments Act, represents a significant proposed shift from the current system of lifetime tenure […]
Supreme Court Justices Kagan and Barrett Testify on Budget and Security Needs
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett appeared before a congressional panel this week to discuss the judiciary’s budget and security needs. The joint testimony marked a rare public engagement by sitting justices on matters of the Court’s operational funding and safety protocols. The hearing, before a congressional subcommittee tasked with oversight of […]
Supreme Court Allows Texas Age-Verification Law to Take Effect Amid Legal Challenges
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed a Texas law mandating age verification for users accessing online content to go into effect. The decision permits the law to be implemented while legal challenges against it continue. The statute, passed by the Texas Legislature, requires online platforms to verify the age of users attempting to access […]