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Supreme Court News Briefs - December 9, 2024
New Appeals and Requests
Reuters: ByteDance, TikTok seek temporary halt to US ban pending Supreme Court review
David Shepardson reports that “Chinese-based ByteDance and its short-video app TikTok on Monday asked an appeals court to temporarily block a law that would require that parent company ByteDance to divest TikTok by Jan. 19 or face a ban, pending a review by the U.S. Supreme Court.”
The Hill: Vance, GOP committees ask Supreme Court to strike down coordination limits
Taylor Giorno reports that “Vice President-elect JD Vance and Republican committees asked the Supreme Court to overturn federal limits that restrict political parties from coordinating spending with candidates on the grounds that they violate the First Amendment.”
Wall Street Journal: AR-15 Rifles and the Constitution
The Editorial Board argues that the Supreme Court should take up Snope v. Brown, the case challenging Maryland’s assault rifle ban, and use it to clarify whether AR-15’s are protected by the Second Amendment. They note that AR-15’s are owned by roughly 1 in 20 Americans.
New Cases
AP: Supreme Court will decide if Palestinian authorities can be sued in US over attacks in Middle East
Mark Sherman reports that on Friday the Supreme Court agreed “to settle a years-long legal dispute over whether Palestinian authorities can be sued in U.S. courts by Americans killed or wounded in terrorism attacks in the Middle East.”
Rejected Appeals
USA Today: Supreme Court rejects chance to make it easier to challenge schools' gender identity support plans
Bloomberg: Supreme Court Rejects Fresh Challenge to School Admissions
General
Washington Post: How billionaire Charles Koch’s network won a 40-year war to curb regulation
Justin Jouvenal, Jon Swaine and Ann E. Marimow report on the Koch network and the 40-year long crusade to use the federal courts to curb government regulation, culminating in the overturn of Chevron this year.
New York Times: A Century-Old Law’s Aftershocks Are Still Felt at the Supreme Court
Adam Liptak argues that the “largely unfettered discretion over its docket granted by the Judiciary Act of 1925” has turned the Supreme Court into a policymaking body, and that our country has yet to fully to terms with these immense powers.
Current Cases
New York Times: The Tennessee Trans Treatment Case Is About Age, Not Sex
David French argues that Skrmetti is more about age than it is about sex or gender, saying that Tennessee’s law is aimed at protecting minors from the “serious side effects” of gender affirming treatments.
Court Reform
Washington Post: Supreme Court term-limits amendment proposed by Sens. Manchin, Welch
Tobi Raji reports that on Thursday, Sens. Manchin and Welch introduced a new constitutional amendment that would “impose 18-year term limits on new justices appointed to the court, so eventually there would be a new opening about every two years.”
Judicial Nominations
Washington Post: D.C. court nominees languish as Senate prioritizes federal judges
Tobi Raji and Keith L. Alexander report on the eight nominees who are awaiting confirmation to the D.C. Superior Court, citing concerns that the court cannot hear its backlog of cases with nine vacancies. Some of these nominees have been pending since January of this year, and the situation has “escalated long-simmering tensions between the District’s courts and Congress.”
Supreme Court News - Video - December 9, 2024
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Together we can hold the Supreme Court Accountable
Equal justice in America depends on an impartial Supreme Court, yet today, our highest Court is dangerously compromised. Designed to be a pillar of justice, the Court was meant to rise above political influence, interpreting the Constitution with integrity, fairness, and impartiality. However, the reality is starkly different. A conservative majority has entrenched itself within the Court, prioritizing personal ideologies and partisan agendas over constitutional principles. This imbalance doesn’t just threaten individual freedoms; it shakes the very foundation of our democracy.
The evidence of this crisis is both undeniable and alarming. The Supreme Court is plagued by corruption, ethics scandals, and extreme political bias, casting a long shadow over its ability to safeguard our fundamental rights. Critical issues—like abortion access, climate action, and fair elections—now hang precariously in the balance. With this compromised Court, decades of hard-fought progress toward justice and equality are at risk of being systematically dismantled. Every extreme ruling erodes our freedoms and undermines the principles of fairness and equality that America aspires to uphold. We cannot afford to stand idly by while the integrity of our justice system is being chipped away.
But there is hope, and the power to demand change lies with us. Across the nation, activists, citizens, and organizations are rising up, calling for transformative Supreme Court reform. To restore the Court’s integrity, Congress must act decisively. Key reforms include expanding the number of justices to rebalance the Court, enforcing term limits to prevent lifetime partisanship, and establishing a robust code of ethics to hold justices accountable. These measures are not just necessary—they are urgent. Reforms like these are vital to rebuilding trust in the Supreme Court and ensuring that it serves the interests of all Americans, not just the powerful few.
The time to act is now. Together, we can fight for a fair and accountable Supreme Court that upholds justice for everyone. History has shown us that when people unite to demand change, progress becomes possible. But change doesn’t happen on its own; it requires collective effort, determination, and action. Here’s how People Power United activists can join the fight for meaningful Supreme Court reform:
Contact Congress: Call, email, or write letters to your members of Congress urging them to support critical reforms, including court expansion, term limits, and a strong code of ethics. Every message counts.
Sign and Share Petitions: Amplify your voice by signing petitions that demand Supreme Court reform. Share them widely on social media to gather even more support from your network.
Leverage Social Media: Use your platform to raise awareness about the Supreme Court’s ethical failings and the need for reform. Share critical facts, personal stories, and debunk common myths.
Partner with Advocacy Groups: Collaborate with organizations focused on judicial reform, such as People Power United, Demand Justice or the American Constitution Society. Together, we can amplify our efforts and drive change.
Write Op-Eds and Letters to the Editor: Submit articles to newspapers and online publications to educate the public on why Supreme Court reform is crucial to preserving democracy and equal rights.
Host Educational Workshops: Organize or attend workshops to learn about Supreme Court reform and empower others with knowledge about its importance and implications.
Lobby State Legislators: Advocate for state resolutions supporting Supreme Court reforms. State-level pressure can play a significant role in influencing national action.
Create Informational Materials: Design and distribute flyers, infographics, and videos that explain the urgent need for Supreme Court reform and how it affects everyday lives.
Join Email Campaigns: Participate in pre-written letter campaigns to legislators, making it easier for many to express their support for reform measures.
Participate in National Days of Action: Join coordinated efforts organized by reform groups to maximize impact and demonstrate widespread demand for change.
Support Reform-Minded Candidates: Volunteer for, donate to, or campaign for political candidates who prioritize Supreme Court reform as part of their platform.
Host Community Conversations: Start discussions within your community, emphasizing how Supreme Court decisions directly impact lives and why accountability and reform are essential.
The Supreme Court’s integrity is not an abstract issue—it affects every aspect of our lives. From the air we breathe to the rights we hold dear, every decision from this Court shapes the trajectory of our nation. We cannot afford to remain silent.
Each of us has a voice, and together, our voices are powerful. By uniting, we can demand a Supreme Court that truly represents justice and fairness for all. Join the fight for an uncompromised Court—our democracy depends on it. Let’s take action today and ensure a better tomorrow.
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