Matthew Vadum

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Lower courts ruled that the GOP lawmaker lacked legal standing to sue over the Illinois election law. 6/2/2025Updated: 6/2/2025The Supreme Court said on June 2 that it will consider a congressman’s challenge to an Illinois law that allows ballots received up to 14 days after Election Day to be counted. A victory for the petitioner, Rep. Michael Bost (R-Ill.), could open the door to more lawsuits being filed in other states against the late counting of ballots.

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The justices heard cases on gender, Obamacare, pornography regulation, and other issues ahead of the summer recess. The justices heard cases on gender, Obamacare, pornography regulation, and other issues ahead of the summer recess. By Matthew Vadum, Sam Dorman|May 30, 2025Updated:May 30, 2025The Supreme Court is heading into its summer recess, which means the justices will be issuing a series of hotly-anticipated decisions throughout June.

1 week ago | theepochtimes.com | Matthew Vadum

The ruling gave a boost to a railroad project that would move crude oil from Utah’s Uinta Basin. 5/29/2025Updated: 5/29/2025The U.S. Supreme Court on May 29 gave a boost to a proposed railroad to transport crude oil in Utah, narrowing the reach of a federal environmental impact law used to block the project. Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote the court’s 8–0 opinion in Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County. Justice Neil Gorsuch had recused himself from the case.

1 week ago | theepochtimes.com | Matthew Vadum

Lower courts had found a jury could conclude the officer used excessive force against a man participating in a riot following the 2020 death of George Floyd. 5/29/2025Updated: 5/29/2025The Supreme Court on May 27 ordered a lower court to take another look at whether a Minnesota police officer may be sued for using excessive force during a riot. The Supreme Court’s decision in Bauer v. Marks took the form of an unsigned order.

1 week ago | theepochtimes.com | Matthew Vadum

The U.S. Supreme Court on May 27 turned away an appeal by Apache Indians who want to stop a copper mine from being developed on land they consider sacred. The court’s decision in Apache Stronghold v. United States took the form of an unsigned order. The court did not explain its ruling. Justices Neil Gorsuch and Clarence Thomas dissented, saying the court should have considered whether the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) applies to the mine development.