Daily Supreme Court News Briefing - June 13, 2024

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 13, 2024

People Power United declares the Supreme Court has become unhinged.

In response to recent Supreme Court shenanigans, People Power United - a progressive grassroots group - issued the following statement:

“The Supreme Court has become unhinged. There is no power like that of the people, and People Power United stands ready to protect our communities against any and all injustices,” said Laurie Woodward García of People Power United.

People Power United will continue to oppose such harm to our community and champion civil rights for all.

Daily Supreme Court News Briefing

Rulings

NBC: Supreme Court rejects bid to restrict access to abortion pill

• Lawrence Hurley reports that on Thursday the Supreme Court ruled against the Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine in their challenge of the FDA’s approval of mifepristone. The unanimous ruling found that the group did not have standing to sue. 

Also covered by: NPR, Bloomberg, New York Times, Reuters, Washington Post

Reuters: US Supreme Court backs Starbucks over fired pro-union workers

• Andrew Chung reports that on Thursday the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Starbucks in their challenge of “a judicial order to rehire seven Memphis employees fired as they sought to unionize in a ruling that could make it harder for courts to quickly halt labor practices contested as unfair under federal law.” 

NBC: Supreme Court blocks 'Trump too small' trademark gambit

• Lawrence Hurley reports that on Thursday the Supreme Court ruled against “a California lawyer's attempt to trademark the phrase "Trump too small," a reference to a crude joke made about former President Donald Trump.” 

Also covered by: USA Today

Ethics Legislation

New York Times: Senate Republicans Block Supreme Court Ethics Measure Pushed by Democrats

• Carl Hulse reports that on Wednesday Senate Republicans blocked an effort by Democrats to move the Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal and Transparency Act to the Senate floor. Hulse notes the recent push from the left to address ethics concerns about the Court, as well as the growing divide on the Senate Judiciary Committee. 

Also covered by: NBC, Fox News  

Judge Shopping

Washington Post: The courts have become too politicized. Congress can help.

• The Editorial Board argues in favor of Congress curbing judge shopping and nationwide injunctions. 

Alito/Roberts Recordings

MSNBC: Neighbor who clashed with Justice Alito's wife reacts to undercover audio of her ranting about flags

Video 

CNN: John Roberts’ ‘eh’ view of extreme partisanship is important

• Zachary B. Wolf analyzes Chief Justice Roberts’ comments as heard on the secret recordings released this week by Lauren Windsor. He notes that Roberts does not seem to think American democracy is in danger, and that this suggests how he views the Court’s role in the upcoming election. 

General 

Fox News: Potential candidates for Supreme Court under a second Donald Trump term

• Shannon Bream and Bill Mears report that Trump is planning on releasing a second Supreme Court short list in the near future. They outline possible contenders, including Judge James Ho and Judge Amul Thapar. 

Newsweek: Clarence Thomas' 'Son' Says He's Been Cut Off From Supreme Court Justice

• Matthew Impelli reports that Mark Martin, who Justice Thomas raised as a “son,” noted in a recent interview that he has been unable to contact the Thomases. 

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