On January 14, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) marks another opinion day, with significant attention focused on recent arguments and upcoming decisions. A live blog offered by SCOTUSblog began at 9:30 a.m. EST to cover any opinion announcements, amid a schedule that includes critical cases and legal debates.
- On the prior day, the justices heard arguments in Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J., focusing on laws that bar transgender athletes from girls’ and women’s sports teams. Analysis by Amy Howe indicates the Court might favor upholding these bans.
- At 10 a.m. EST, opinions may be announced, with a specific highlight on the New Jersey Transport Authority case (Galette v. New Jersey Transit Corporation), discussing if the Authority can claim sovereign immunity in outside state suits.
- Elsewhere, the Court has been requested to address a Ninth Circuit stay concerning educators’ responsibilities to inform parents about their child’s change in name or pronouns, with a response due by January 21.
Recent Supreme Court developments also include a variety of noteworthy cases and actions:
- Associated Press coverage of a scene outside the court where demonstrations accompanied the discussions of the transgender athlete bans.
- Fox Business reported on the public’s skepticism towards President Trump’s tariffs as traders bet against the Supreme Court siding with the tariffs.
- TechCrunch highlighted an upcoming plea by Nicholas Moore, who plans to admit guilt to hacking the Supreme Court’s electronic filing system.
- In Alaska-related litigation, the Supreme Court has declined to review a case concerning local fishing laws and their intersection with federal protection for Alaska Natives.
This session heralds pivotal changes for corporations and legal practitioners alike, especially as SCOTUS fills its docket further. The legal landscape remains dynamic, and today’s happenings offer much for legal professionals to consider moving forward. For real-time updates and detailed insights, legal scholars and practitioners can rely on comprehensive resources like SCOTUSblog.