KETANJI BROWN JACKSON
US midterm elections 2026: New Hampshire voters face last-minute shake-up as Supreme Court blocks student IDs weeks before voters head to polls
The Supreme Court has officially ruled that student IDs will not be accepted for voting purposes in New Hampshire. This decision is in light of a law signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte, which disqualified student IDs as valid identification for voters. A federal judge had previously acknowledged student IDs as sufficient alongside other verification methods.
US Supreme Court allows New Hampshire to fully ban student IDs for voting in midterms
The Supreme Court blocked the use of student IDs for voting in New Hampshire during midterm elections. A Republican-backed law eliminated student IDs as an accepted form of identification for voters. This decision emerged following a judge's guidance that allowed their use temporarily. New Hampshire's state representative stated the law aims to strengthen voter identity verification.
Supreme Court allows Trump administration to use voter database before 2026 midterms. Why accuracy, privacy and false matches are under scrutiny
The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed the Department of Homeland Security to use the SAVE database for voter eligibility checks. This ruling follows a lower court's decision that blocked the expanded use of the system. Critics are concerned about the accuracy of federal records and the potential for wrongly flagged citizens. States can decide if they will utilize this federal resource as they prepare for elections.
Trump administration gets Supreme Court green light on expanded voter database - here’s what changes
The Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Trump administration to tap into an expanded federal database for checking voter citizenship. This initiative, utilizing the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program, allows states to obtain more information. Nonetheless, there are restrictions on removing voters from rolls before elections.
US Supreme Court grants Republican emergency appeal on TV ad rates before midterm elections
The Supreme Court paused a ruling favoring Democratic candidates on campaign ad prices. This decision allows political parties to secure cheaper television advertising rates. The court's order differs from other judicial decisions across the nation. Republican campaign committees had argued higher rates would hamper their efforts. This development comes ahead of the crucial midterm elections in November.
US Supreme Court hands a win to Trump over mail-in ballot restrictions
The US Supreme Court on Monday allowed President Donald Trump's administration to proceed for now with parts of its plan restricting mail-in voting ahead of the November midterms. However, a separate injunction remains in place against key postal changes. The ruling leaves the broader legality of Trump's election order unresolved.

Trump administration's 'third country' deportation policy is unlawful, judge rules
A federal judge has declared the Trump administration's policy of deporting immigrants to third countries unlawful. The judge ruled that migrants must have a chance to object before being sent to nations with no ties. This decision follows a Supreme Court ruling that had previously allowed such deportations.
China criticises Grammy Award for Dalai Lama
China has voiced strong disapproval of the Dalai Lama receiving a Grammy Award. Beijing alleges the Tibetan spiritual leader uses such recognition for anti-China separatist activities. The Dalai Lama, in exile since 1959, won the award for his spoken-word album.

SNAP payment benefits coming in November or not? Check latest update for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
SNAP payment benefits: Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez pointed out that the average monthly SNAP benefit is $177 per beneficiary and the average monthly healthcare benefit under the Affordable Care Act is up to $550 per person.

Trump administration cannot withhold $4 billion for food aid, US appeals court rules
A federal appeals court upheld a judge's order requiring the Trump administration to fully fund food aid benefits for 42 million low-income Americans during the government shutdown. The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals declined to halt the order, though a Supreme Court justice had temporarily paused it.

US Senate set to approve 235th judge of Biden's term, beating Trump's tally
President Biden is poised to surpass Trump's judicial confirmation record, with two more district judges expected to be confirmed. Democrats prioritized diversifying the federal bench with women, minorities, and public defenders. While Biden appointed more district judges, Trump appointed more circuit court judges and three Supreme Court justices.

This Supreme Court judge makes debut in Broadway’s ‘& Juliet’. Here’s what happened
Supreme Court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson fulfilled her childhood dream of performing on Broadway. She appeared as Queen Mab in a one-night role in the musical “& Juliet,” showcasing her love for theater.

US Supreme Court examines Nvidia bid to avoid securities fraud suit
The justices heard arguments in Nvidia's appeal of a lower court's decision allowing a 2018 class action-litigation led by the Stockholm, Sweden-based investment management firm E. Ohman J: or Fonder AB - to proceed. It is one of two cases heard by the Supreme Court this month that could lead to rulings making it harder for private litigants to hold companies to account for alleged securities fraud. The other one, involving Meta's Facebook, was argued on Nov. 6.

Dictionary.com reveals the ‘word of the year’ and it’s ‘woman’!
Other contenders for the title were words like inflation, quiet quitting, democracy, the Ukraine flag emoji, etc.

Breyer officially announces his retirement, to leave U.S Supreme Court on Thursday noon
In a letter to the White House, Justice Stephen Breyer informed them that he would be retiring at noon on Thursday, June 30, from the Supreme court.

White House celebrates Judge Jackson confirmation amid COVID spike in Washington
A big win for Biden as the White House celebrates the confirmation of Jackson by the Senate to serve on the Supreme Court

Biden's Supreme Court pick Ketanji Brown Jackson refuses to define the word 'woman' in Senate hearing
Ketanji Brown Jackson, President Joe Biden's nominee for Supreme Court, refused to define "woman." This happened in front of the Judiciary Committee of the U.S Senate during her confirmation hearing. She was pressed on issues concerning transgender people on Tuesday.

Judge Ketanji Brown to be the first Black woman in US Supreme Court
The President of The United States nominated Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson for the Supreme Court, and she is set to make history. The Senate Judiciary Committee will see Judge Jackson kick off a one-day-long hearing on Monday.

Biden has picked a Supreme Court nominee: US media
Among the favorites are US Circuit Court judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, South Carolina judge Michelle Childs and California Supreme Court judge Leondra Kruger.
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