The U.S. Supreme Court is currently on its winter recess, providing a temporary pause to its otherwise packed agenda. In a recent overseas development, the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom ruled against Oatly, preventing the plant-based company from using the word “milk” in its marketing campaigns. The decision highlights ongoing global debates over the labeling and marketing of plant-based products.
Stateside, in recognition of Presidents Day, this edition of SCOTUStoday is an abridged version. The Supreme Court indicated that it may announce opinions on Friday, February 20, at 10 a.m. EST. The day’s proceedings will be accompanied by a live blog beginning at 9:30 a.m. This could be followed by additional opinion announcements on Tuesday, February 24, and Wednesday, February 25, which will also feature live blog coverage.
In political developments, a Republican member of Congress, joined by a group of voters and New York election officials, appealed to the Supreme Court to permit New York to conduct the 2026 elections using its existing congressional map. An interim docket case, Mirabelli v. Bonta, regarding California’s policies on parental notification for students using different names or pronouns, remains pending and could see a decision at any time.
The Supreme Court will reconvene on Monday, February 23, to commence its February session. Among other notable developments, a new judicial ethics code permits judges to counter ‘illegitimate’ criticisms while maintaining public confidence. In parallel, the Department of Justice has initiated legal action against Harvard for withholding admissions data critical to evaluating compliance with the Supreme Court’s ban on affirmative action in higher education admissions.
Furthermore, President Trump has nominated White House lawyer Kara Westercamp to the U.S. Court of International Trade, a court of strategic importance in decisions regarding tariff refunds. This position assumes special significance as some major corporations, such as Toyota, initiate legal proceedings seeking refunds following tariffs they deem inconsistent with legal stipulations.
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