insert_link World US gun rights group take New York official to court over free speech The US Supreme Court is hearing arguments over whether a New York state official can be sued for violating the National Rifle Association's right to free speech. The NRA claims Maria Vullo, the former superintendent of the New York Department of Financial Services, persuaded banks and insurance companies to sever ties with the gun rights group. Vullo's lawyers say the lawsuit fails to show her conduct "crossed the line between […] today19 March, 2024
insert_link World Trump thanks Supreme Court over ballot ruling Donald Trump has thanked the US Supreme Court for ruling in his favour and striking down a ban that would have kept his name off state ballots. He said the unanimous decision will help in "bringing the country together". The Supreme Court overturned a ruling in Colorado that meant voters in the state would not have been able to vote for Trump in Tuesday's primary. Colorado said he should be […] today5 March, 2024
insert_link World US Supreme Court hears social media law cases The US Supreme Court is hearing two cases that could drastically alter laws governing social media companies and what Americans see on their platforms. It comes after Texas and Florida enacted laws to prevent firms removing content from sites. The Court is expected to issue its opinion in June. Nick Harper reports from Washington. today27 February, 2024
insert_link World Trump asks Supreme Court to intervene in election interference case Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to intervene in a lower court ruling denying him immunity in his election interference case. The move could delay proceedings against the former president on charges he plotted to overturn the 2020 election results. Here's Ira Spitzer reporting. today13 February, 2024
insert_link Uncategorized US Supreme Court declines to stop nitrogen gas execution in Alabama The US Supreme Court says it will not intervene to halt the execution of a convicted murderer in Alabama who is due to become the first inmate to be put to death with nitrogen gas. Kenneth Smith is due to be executed on Thursday, after an earlier attempt to put him to death was botched in 2022. Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports. today25 January, 2024
insert_link World US Supreme Court to review homeless encampment rulings The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case about whether homeless people have a right to sleep on public property. The decision could have a major impact on how authorities respond to homeless encampments in the Western US. Ira Spitzer reports. today15 January, 2024
