The Supreme Court’s Extreme Majority Risks Turning Back the Clock on Decades of Progress and Undermining Our Democracy ArticleJun 13, 2022 The Supreme Court’s Extreme Majority Risks Turning Back the Clock on Decades of Progress and Undermining Our Democracy The Supreme Court’s extreme right-wing majority is poised to roll back long-standing rights and laws. This activism threatens public trust in the court and our democracy. Jun 13, 2022 Ben Olinsky, Grace Oyenubi
The Need for Supreme Court Term Limits ReportAug 3, 2020 The Need for Supreme Court Term Limits Aug 3, 2020 Maggie Jo Buchanan
Supreme Court Appears Poised To Overrule Chevron Deference in Judicial Power Grab ArticleJan 17, 2024 Supreme Court Appears Poised To Overrule Chevron Deference in Judicial Power Grab Jan 17, 2024 Jeevna Sheth, Devon Ombres
3 Questions To Ask During Oral Arguments in Idaho v. United States ArticleApr 17, 2024 3 Questions To Ask During Oral Arguments in Idaho v. United States Idaho v. United States, a case that will determine the future of emergency abortion care in every state, highlights how a politicized judiciary is fueling the politicization of medicine. Apr 17, 2024 Sabrina Talukder
5 Connections Between Attacks on Abortion Care and Transgender Medical Care in Idaho Court Cases ArticleApr 17, 2024 5 Connections Between Attacks on Abortion Care and Transgender Medical Care in Idaho Court Cases Two court cases originating in Idaho—Idaho v. United States and Poe v. Labrador—reveal five connections between attacks on abortion care and transgender medical care and highlight how the politicization of the judiciary is fueling the politicization of medicine. Apr 17, 2024 Sabrina Talukder, Cait Smith
2023 Survey of DACA Recipients Highlights Economic Advancement, Continued Uncertainty Amid Legal Limbo ArticleMar 25, 2024 2023 Survey of DACA Recipients Highlights Economic Advancement, Continued Uncertainty Amid Legal Limbo The ninth annual survey of DACA recipients illustrates DACA’s role in empowering individuals and communities while strengthening the U.S. economy and highlights the need for a pathway to citizenship. Mar 25, 2024 Tom K. Wong, Ignacia Rodriguez Kmec, Diana Pliego, 4 More Karen Fierro Ruiz, Silva Mathema, Trinh Q. Truong, Rosa Barrientos-Ferrer
2 Things You Need To Know About the Alabama IVF Ruling VideoMar 22, 2024 2 Things You Need To Know About the Alabama IVF Ruling The Alabama in vitro fertilization (IVF) ruling did not happen in a vacuum; the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade set the foundation for attacks on all forms of reproductive care, including IVF. Mar 22, 2024 Sabrina Talukder, Hai-Lam Phan, Olivia Mowry
The FDA’s Decisions on Mifepristone Have Advanced the Safety of Medication Abortion ArticleMar 20, 2024 The FDA’s Decisions on Mifepristone Have Advanced the Safety of Medication Abortion The U.S. Supreme Court is preparing to hear Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. Food and Drug Administration, an unprecedented case on medication abortion that threatens to roll back years of scientific progress by undermining FDA decisions that have repeatedly affirmed and enhanced the safety of mifepristone. Mar 20, 2024 Kierra B. Jones
Justices’ Trump Ballot Ruling May Spark Constitutional Crisis In the NewsMar 19, 2024 Justices’ Trump Ballot Ruling May Spark Constitutional Crisis Devon Ombres explains why a Supreme Court majority opinion in Anderson v. Trump marks a grave overstep of the court’s authority that could spell a constitutional crisis for this and future elections. Mar 19, 2024 Law360 Devon Ombres
Free Speech or Free Rein? How Murthy v. Missouri Became a Soapbox for Misinformation Advocacy ArticleMar 14, 2024 Free Speech or Free Rein? How Murthy v. Missouri Became a Soapbox for Misinformation Advocacy The U.S. Supreme Court case Murthy v. Missouri has significant national security implications and could hamstring private and public efforts to combat disinformation. Mar 14, 2024 Nicole Alvarez, Devon Ombres
Sen. Mark Warner Discusses the Potential Impacts of the Murthy v. Missouri Case Past EventMar 12, 2024 Sen. Mark Warner Discusses the Potential Impacts of the Murthy v. Missouri Case The policy implications are wide-ranging. Mar 12, 2024
How the Alabama IVF Ruling Is Connected to Upcoming Supreme Court Cases on Abortion ArticleMar 11, 2024 How the Alabama IVF Ruling Is Connected to Upcoming Supreme Court Cases on Abortion The conservative judges in the Alabama in vitro fertilization (IVF) ruling, Idaho v. United States, and Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) all issued decisions that seemingly supported their personal and political ideology over the rule of law, further fueling the politicization of medicine. Mar 11, 2024 Sabrina Talukder
In Idaho v. United States, the Supreme Court Must Reckon With the Post-Dobbs Reality It Created ArticleFeb 26, 2024 In Idaho v. United States, the Supreme Court Must Reckon With the Post-Dobbs Reality It Created In April 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court will review Idaho v. United States, which will determine if medical providers can continue providing abortions to pregnant women experiencing dire medical conditions under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act. Feb 26, 2024 Sabrina Talukder
The NetChoice Cases: Will the Supreme Court Turn First Amendment Law on Its Head? ArticleFeb 20, 2024 The NetChoice Cases: Will the Supreme Court Turn First Amendment Law on Its Head? In the NetChoice cases, the U.S. Supreme Court should slap down the 5th Circuit’s efforts to rewrite the First Amendment. Feb 20, 2024 Devon Ombres, Nicole Alvarez
Corner Post v. Federal Reserve: The Supreme Court Could Open a Pandora’s Box for Federal Regulation ArticleFeb 12, 2024 Corner Post v. Federal Reserve: The Supreme Court Could Open a Pandora’s Box for Federal Regulation A pending Supreme Court case could endanger regulations that have protected Americans from corporate predators and bad actors for decades. Feb 12, 2024 Sydney Bryant, Devon Ombres
Supreme Court Appears Poised To Overrule Chevron Deference in Judicial Power Grab ArticleJan 17, 2024 Supreme Court Appears Poised To Overrule Chevron Deference in Judicial Power Grab The U.S. Supreme Court seems poised to overrule 40 years of precedent, which may allow individual judges to implement their partisan policy preferences instead of abiding by agency expertise. Jan 17, 2024 Jeevna Sheth, Devon Ombres
The Relentless Effort To End Agencies’ Ability To Protect Americans VideoJan 16, 2024 The Relentless Effort To End Agencies’ Ability To Protect Americans In Relentless v. Department of Commerce, the Supreme Court is hearing a case that could hinder the ability of agencies to protect Americans in areas ranging from food and drug safety to safe workplaces, preventing air pollution, and administering Medicare. Jan 16, 2024 Devon Ombres, Audrey Smith, Tymoni Correa-Buntley, 3 More Hai-Lam Phan, Toni Pandolfo, Matthew Gossage
How the Supreme Court Could Limit Government’s Ability To Serve Americans in All Areas of Life Fact SheetJan 10, 2024 How the Supreme Court Could Limit Government’s Ability To Serve Americans in All Areas of Life If the Supreme Court overturns the 40-year-old Chevron doctrine, it could throw into chaos government’s ability to protect and serve the American people in areas ranging from workplace safety to Medicare administration to consumer protections, and much more. Jan 10, 2024 Devon Ombres, Jeevna Sheth, Sydney Bryant
Overturning Precedent: Examining the Regulatory Protections at Stake in the Loper Bright and Relentless Cases Past EventJan 4, 2024 Overturning Precedent: Examining the Regulatory Protections at Stake in the Loper Bright and Relentless Cases Please join the Center for American Progress and Democracy Forward Foundation for a virtual panel discussion on the upcoming Supreme Court cases, Loper Bright v. Raimondo and Relentless v. Department of Commerce. Jan 4, 2024 Skye Perryman, Devon Ombres, Sarah Somers, 3 More Kirti Datla, Andrew Strom, Craig Green
Supreme Court Decision Could Shift Power Away From Federal Agency Experts ArticleJan 3, 2024 Supreme Court Decision Could Shift Power Away From Federal Agency Experts In the combined Relentless cases, the U.S. Supreme Court may overturn the Chevron doctrine, which would reverse 40 years of precedent and cause chaos for regulatory agencies. Jan 3, 2024 Devon Ombres, Sydney Bryant
Supreme Court’s ‘Ethics Code’ Is a Failed Attempt to Gaslight America In the NewsNov 30, 2023 Supreme Court’s ‘Ethics Code’ Is a Failed Attempt to Gaslight America In an op-ed for DC Journal, Devon Ombres explains why the U.S. Supreme Court’s new ethics code fails to provide accountability for justices engaged in unethical conduct. Nov 30, 2023 DC Journal Devon Ombres
Victory in Montana! Children, the Constitution, and the Climate Crisis Past EventNov 29, 2023 Victory in Montana! Children, the Constitution, and the Climate Crisis Please join the Center for American Progress and Our Children's Trust for an online event discussing the climate crisis and the constitutional rights of youth. Nov 29, 2023 Mark Haggerty, Philip Gregory, Isaac V., 1 More Eva L.
SEC v. Jarkesy: The Threat to Congressional and Agency Authority ArticleNov 27, 2023 SEC v. Jarkesy: The Threat to Congressional and Agency Authority SEC v. Jarkesy is quietly one among a trio of important Supreme Court cases this term that could deal major blows to executive and congressional power. Nov 27, 2023 Devon Ombres
With Its Release of a New Nonbinding Code of Conduct, the Supreme Court Fails on Ethics Again ArticleNov 15, 2023 With Its Release of a New Nonbinding Code of Conduct, the Supreme Court Fails on Ethics Again The Supreme Court’s recently released code of conduct does nothing to address the appearance of corruption at the court. Nov 15, 2023 Devon Ombres
2023 CAP IDEAS Conference Past EventOct 25, 2023 2023 CAP IDEAS Conference Join the Center for American Progress as we celebrate 20 years of innovative policy solutions and look boldly forward to a progressive future. Oct 25, 2023
The Supreme Court Case United States v. Rahimi Underscores the Ugly Truth About Originalism and Women ArticleOct 17, 2023 The Supreme Court Case United States v. Rahimi Underscores the Ugly Truth About Originalism and Women United States v. Rahimi highlights how the U.S. Supreme Court’s adherence to originalism will fail survivors of domestic violence. Oct 17, 2023 Sabrina Talukder
How the Supreme Court’s Decision in CFPB v. CFSA Could Harm Consumers Past EventSep 28, 2023 How the Supreme Court’s Decision in CFPB v. CFSA Could Harm Consumers Please join the Center for American Progress, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, and an esteemed panel for an event that will focus on the ongoing importance of a strong and independent CFPB and its track record of success. Sep 28, 2023 Patrick Gaspard, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Emily Gee, 3 More Elyse Hicks, Mike Pierce, Skye Perryman
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