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A trial challenging affirmative action at the U. S. Naval Academy commences, following a Supreme Court ban on race-conscious college admissions. The case could impact military diversity efforts.
Federal judges advised to restrict law clerks from seeking jobs with political organizations. New guidance aims to maintain judicial independence amidst recent controversies in clerk hiring practices.
Survey reveals strong support for Supreme Court term limits and ethics reforms, while expansion proposal faces resistance. Public confidence in the institution continues to decline amid recent controversies.
The U. S. Judicial Conference has referred ex-federal judge Joshua Kindred to the House for possible impeachment due to sexual misconduct allegations. This rare move follows Kindred's resignation in July 2024.
Justice Elena Kagan advocates for reduced reliance on the Supreme Court's emergency docket, citing concerns over rushed decision-making. She also suggests implementing measures to enforce the court's ethics code.
The U. S. Supreme Court has overruled the long-standing Chevron doctrine, significantly altering the landscape of administrative law. This decision shifts power from federal agencies to the courts in interpreting ambiguous statutes.