Supreme Court
US Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to restrict birthright citizenship
The court upheld the blocking of an executive order directing US agencies not to recognize the citizenship of children born in the US if neither parent is a US citizen or legal permanent resident.
SCOTUS upholds state bans on transgender sports participation, paving way for further restrictions
US Supreme Court endorses grace periods for mail-in ballots
A spectacle of sheer hatred - opinion
Supreme Court rejects Alan Dershowitz appeal to revive defamation lawsuit against CNN
Dershowitz had urged the justices to roll back protections against defamation claims that the Supreme Court established in its landmark 1964 ruling in a case called New York Times v. Sullivan.
US Supreme Court declines to hear Trump's bid to overturn $5m. E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse ruling
The justices turned away Trump's appeal after a lower court upheld the 2023 jury verdict and rejected Trump's arguments the trial was unfair because the judge permitted evidence of past misconduct.
As Supreme Court's term nears its end, three major Trump rulings are due
The court, which has a 6-3 conservative majority, has seven disputes still to be resolved, and has set Monday as its next day to issue rulings.
The mikveh belongs to the women of Israel, not to those who yell at them - opinion
Publicly funded mikvaot exist to serve the people of Israel. Every woman who enters should be treated with respect.
Supreme Court backs Trump on asylum policy, ends TPS protections for Haitians, Syrians
This comes after the Supreme Court granted other administration requests related to immigration, such as allowing the DHS to deport immigrants to countries where they have no ties.
High Court presses state over judicial selection overhaul, warns of political incentives
High Court hears petitions challenging the judicial selection overhaul, all 11 justices question whether the changes shift appointments toward political control and threaten judicial independence.
Judge Sohlberg orders Ben-Gvir to remove flotilla video over campaign violation
The ruling followed a petition submitted by the Movement for Quality Government last month, which demanded the video’s removal within four days.
Gazan doctor accused of Hamas affiliation held without charge in Israel appears before High Court
The media were briefly allowed into the courtroom before being ushered out as proceedings got underway.
Shin Bet investigates haredi protests amid concerns over threats to government sites - report
The Shin Bet is investigating haredi anti-conscription protests after multiple disruptive incidents, amid concerns that future demonstrations could threaten government sites or officials.
Likud Court dismisses petitions to expel Gallant from party despite harsh criticisms against him
In the ruling, issued on Sunday, Court President Michael Kleiner and members Yitzhak Bam and Yair Lachen determined that there was no legal basis to terminate Gallant’s membership in Likud.
