insert_link Health / Medical In the U.S, Fight to limit abortion pill access back in play after new lawsuit filed A new battle is brewing in the fight over access to abortion pills in the U.S. Idaho, Kansas and Missouri have filed a request seeking to restrict access to the drug, after the Supreme Court tossed out a similar case earlier this year. It comes just ahead of the presidential election, where reproductive rights is a top issue for U.S voters. Here with additional details: Toni Waterman. today18 October, 2024
insert_link World Biden wants to add Supreme Court term limits and prevent Presidential immunity U.S. President Joseph Biden is calling for changes to the Supreme Court including term limits for justices, and an ethics code, plus constitutional changes to prevent presidential immunity. It comes following the highest court's opinion on Donald Trump's election interference case, saying there is immunity for 'official acts'. Caroline Malone reports from Washington. today30 July, 2024
insert_link World U.S. Supreme Court grants Trump official immunity, not for private acts The U.S. Supreme Court found on Monday that Donald Trump cannot be prosecuted for any actions that were within his constitutional powers as president, but can for private acts, in a landmark ruling recognizing for the first time any form of presidential immunity from prosecution. Reuters reports that The justices, in a 6-3 ruling written by Chief Justice John Roberts, threw out a lower court's decision that had rejected Trump's claim […] today1 July, 2024
insert_link World US Supreme Court strikes down social media misinformation lawsuit The United States Supreme Court has ruled that the US government *can* request the removal of misinformation on social media. The case had threatened to radically redefine how lawmakers interact with the tech world, with plaintiffs arguing that this intervention violates the first amendment — the constitutional right to free speech. Our Benji Hyer reports. today27 June, 2024
insert_link World The U.S. Supreme Court’s nine justices have heard arguments on Thursday on the question of former President Donald Trump’s immunity. The U.S. Supreme Court's nine justices have heard arguments on Thursday on the question of former President Donald Trump's immunity. Whatever opinion they form could have an impact on whether his criminal trials on election interference can go ahead. Caroline Malone reports from Washington. today26 April, 2024
insert_link World U.S. highest court considering punishment for homeless public sleeping The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on Monday weighing up whether it's ok for a city to punish homeless people for camping on public property when they have nowhere else to go. The case was ruled against in a lower court on appeal based on the Eight Amendment against 'cruel and unusual' punishment. Caroline Malone reports. today23 April, 2024
insert_link World U.S Supreme Court approves controversial Texas law The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed a controversial immigration law in Texas to come into effect. Senate Bill 4 gives police the power to detain people suspected of crossing the border illegally. The Biden administration has tried to block the legislation. William Denselow reports from Austin, Texas. today20 March, 2024
insert_link World Supreme Court blocks controversial Texas immigration law The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked a controversial immigration law from taking effect in Texas until further notice. Senate Bill 4 would give police the power to detain people suspected of crossing the U.S. southern border without documentation. The new ruling was made moments after a previous block on the law expired. William Denselow reports from Austin, Texas. today19 March, 2024
