The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a lawsuit brought by allies of former President Donald Trump, who contested their removal from military advisory boards by President Joe Biden. The group of former board members argued that the Biden administration lacked the authority to terminate them before their terms expired and challenged the White House’s suspension of board operations in 2021. However, this refusal by the high court leaves in place the lower court rulings, which found that the plaintiffs lacked legal standing to challenge the administration’s decisions.
Legal Standing
Supreme Court Rejects Texas Group’s Lawsuit Over COVID-19 Vaccines
The Supreme Court has declined to hear a lawsuit filed by a Texas group challenging the safety of COVID-19 vaccines for children. The lawsuit targeted the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) emergency authorization of the vaccines, arguing that they were dangerous and accusing federal authorities of promoting "pro-vaccine propaganda."
A group of anti-vaccine activists from Texas have lost their lawsuit against the feds. WOAI's Michael Board reports
The group, supported by the Children's Health Defense, a non-profit organization founded by presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., singled out various government efforts. . .
SCOTUS Rejects Mifepristone Challenge, Preserves Access to Abortion Pill
The U.S. Supreme Court has unanimously rejected a challenge to mifepristone, a widely used abortion pill, preserving its accessibility across the country. The decision, hailed by reproductive rights advocates, allows the pill to be mailed to patients without requiring an in-person doctor’s visit, a significant aspect of its distribution.
President Biden cautiously celebrates the ruling, acknowledging the High Court’s decision while reiterating that the fight for women's reproductive freedom is far from over. In his statement, Biden emphasized that despite this victory, there remains a. . .
Supreme Court Agrees to Review Trump’s Immunity Claim in Election Interference Case
In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court has decided to take up the request of former President Donald Trump to determine whether he is immune from prosecution in the election interference case. This decision sets the stage for a pivotal legal battle that could have far-reaching implications for Trump's legal standing.
The case in question revolves around allegations of election interference during Donald Trump's presidency. The specific nature of the allegations, evidence presented, and legal arguments have been subjects of intense scrutiny and legal wrangling. The case holds significance given its potential impact on Trump's. . .