Today’s Supreme Court updates provide a diverse range of legal developments that are capturing attention, from federal immigration law to state school prayer disputes. In a significant move, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in Noem v. Al Otro Lado, a case that scrutinizes the federal government’s authority to restrict asylum seekers’ entry into the United States (full order list here). This case addresses the balance of power between the immigration authorities and established federal laws at the U.S.–Mexico border.
The Trump administration and legal representatives for Illinois and Chicago wrapped up their last round of brief submissions about President Donald Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to Illinois. This has been a contentious issue, with the Supreme Court soon deciding whether Trump’s actions fall within his presidential powers. You can review the latest submissions from the Trump administration and those representing Illinois and Chicago.
Justice Stephen Breyer will speak at Suffolk University in Boston on Thursday, although this session is closed to the public (more details here).
The WSJ reports on Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, who is defending her mortgage application records amid calls for her removal. Her legal argument centers around the accuracy and intent of the loan documentation, a dispute that Trump has attempted to leverage by ordering her dismissal, which the Supreme Court has stayed pending a hearing.
In tech-related legal matters, the Supreme Court decided not to hear patent disputes involving Apple, Google, and LG, upholding prior decisions that favored the technology companies. The implications are notable for companies navigating expired patent challenges (further reading here).
Lastly, the refusal to engage in cases concerning communal prayers at high school football games leaves existing state legislation in effect. This decision indicates the Court’s stance on avoiding involvement in certain establishment clause disputes for now (USA Today elaborates here).
For more comprehensive coverage of these issues, including a look at Supreme Court clerkships and the upcoming asylum case, visit SCOTUSblog.