Supreme Court shoots down latest eviction moratorium

Six justices called the CDC’s claim of authority “unprecedented,” and said Congress would have to authorize a new ban if it desired one. Continue reading

US Supreme Court denies Realtors’ request to lift CDC eviction ban

Justice Brett Kavanaugh said the federal agency exceeded its authority but ban’s current July 31 expiration date would allow for ‘more orderly distribution’ of rental assistance funds. Continue reading

Edie Windsor’s ‘Wild and Precious Life’

In 2013, the United States took a major step forward in the fight for marriage equality, thanks in large part to the determination — and courage — of the late Edie Windsor. The New York City-based octogenarian was the lead plaintiff in a landmark Supre… Continue reading

Supreme Court rules landowners can take claims to federal court

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday that landowners can bring claims for compensation over government-taken land directly to federal court, bypassing local governments.  Continue reading

Zillow copyright fight could be headed to US Supreme Court

VHT Studios asked the Supreme Court to take up the case Thursday. The request marks the latest move in a suit that began when VHT said Zillow was illegally using tens of thousands of its photos. Continue reading

Why Are Family Caregiving Questions Missing From the 2020 Census?

As our nation awaits for the U.S. Supreme Court to decide whether the Trump administration can add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census, two important questions affecting more than 43.5 million Americans won’t be asked at all. The missing question… Continue reading

Sandra Day O’Connor and Alzheimer’s: A Personal Story

Alzheimer’s disease doesn’t discriminate. No matter your fame, no matter how deep your pockets, it slowly, but methodically ravages minds. It’s an unwelcome visitor. Few understand this more than the family of retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O… Continue reading