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Supreme Court orders makers of gun parts to comply with Biden rules on ghost guns

by Associated Press October 16, 2023October 17, 2023

The regulation changed the definition of a firearm under federal law to include unfinished parts, like the frame of a handgun or the receiver of a long gun, so they can be tracked more easily.

Nation / World

Supreme Court to decide if state laws limiting social media platforms violate Constitution

by MARK SHERMAN Associated Press September 29, 2023September 29, 2023

The justices will review laws in Florida and Texas.

Nation / World, News, Politics

Justice Clarence Thomas reportedly flew on private jet to attend Koch network fundraiser

by Amy B Wang and Ann Marimow The Washington Post September 22, 2023September 22, 2023

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.

Business, Nation / World

Small business program upended in wake of Supreme Court affirmative action ruling

by Julian Mark The Washington Post September 7, 2023September 7, 2023

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.

Nation / World, News

Justice Thomas details jet travel, property deal with billionaire

by Ann E. Marimow and Emma Brown The Washington Post August 31, 2023August 31, 2023

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.

Nation / World, News

Supreme Court reinstates regulation of ghost guns – firearms without serial numbers

by MARK SHERMAN Associated Press August 8, 2023August 8, 2023

The Biden administration’s regulation aimed at reining in the proliferation of ghost guns will be in effect while court challenges play out.

Nation / World, News

Civil rights group, spurred by affirmative action ruling, challenges Harvard over legacy admissions

by COLLIN BINKLEY Associated Press July 3, 2023July 3, 2023

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.