ProPublica has previously reported on Thomas’s friendship with influential Republican donor Harlan Crow, who over 2 decades has lavished gifts and financial favors upon Thomas.
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Small business program upended in wake of Supreme Court affirmative action ruling
A judge struck down a provision of a federal program meant to help minority-owned businesses, a ruling that could imperil other programs that benefit underrepresented groups.
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Justice Thomas details jet travel, property deal with billionaire
Justice Clarence Thomas reported 3 trips in 2022 on the private jet of his friend Harlan Crow, along with 2014 property sales he had not previously disclosed.
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Supreme Court reinstates regulation of ghost guns – firearms without serial numbers
The Biden administration’s regulation aimed at reining in the proliferation of ghost guns will be in effect while court challenges play out.
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Civil rights group, spurred by affirmative action ruling, challenges Harvard over legacy admissions
A civil rights legal group is challenging legacy admissions at Harvard University, saying the practice discriminates against students of color by giving an unfair boost to the mostly white children of alumni.
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How the Supreme Court student loan decision affects you
Borrowers who are worried about their budgets have options.
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A sharply divided Supreme Court rejects Biden’s plan to wipe away $400 billion in student loans
The 6-3 decision, with conservative justices in the majority, said the Biden administration overstepped its authority with the plan.
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Supreme Court protects web designer who won’t do gay wedding websites
The vote split along ideological lines 6 to 3, with the liberals in dissent.
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Biden ‘strongly disagrees’ with high court ruling striking down affirmative action in admissions
The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down affirmative action in college admissions, declaring race cannot be a factor and forcing institutions of higher education to look for new ways to achieve diverse student bodies.
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Supreme Court says White House can continue to set deportation priorities
In this case, the justices said the Department of Homeland Security has the authority to focus on arresting recent border crossers and those who commit violent crimes.