Supreme Court Updates - October 9, 2024
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 9, 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.
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Supreme Court News Briefs
Ghost Guns
Vox: The Supreme Court appears to have found a gun regulation it actually likes
Ian Millhiser writes about oral arguments in Garland v. VanDerStok on Tuesday, arguing that “while this Court’s approach to guns is frequently hostile to gun laws, a majority of the justices appeared to meet a gun regulation on Tuesday they are actually willing to uphold.”
Slate: Finally, the Bad Guys Had a Bad Day at the Supreme Court
Mark Joseph Stern writes about oral arguments in Garland v. VanDerStok, saying that even if it is only for one case, “real law is back” at the Court. He notes that the majority of the “justices did not mask their irritation with the lower court judges who tried to save the ghost gun companies, along with their criminal clientele, by warping the law beyond all recognition.”
Oral Arguments
NPR: True crime drama at Supreme Court pits Oklahoma against its top criminal court
Nina Totenberg writes about the case of Richard Glossip, outlining all the evidence against his conviction. She highlights the fact that Justice Gorsuch has recused himself from the case, opening up the possibility of a tie vote, which would allow the state court’s decision to prevail and leave Glossip headed for execution once again.
Rejected Appeals
USA Today: Supreme Court rejects case about DOJ investigating parents who protest at school boards
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