Supreme Court rules Trump cannot fire Fed member Lisa Cook
The Supreme Court blocked Trump from firing Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook, preserving the Fed's independence from presidential removal power. A separate ruling the same day gave Trump broader authority to dismiss leaders of other independent federal agencies.
53m ago · 3 min · Policy & Government
Supreme Court blocks Trump’s bid to fire US Federal Reserve’s Lisa Cook
The US Supreme Court has blocked President Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, who faced unproven mortgage fraud allegations. The ruling preserves Fed independence for now and keeps a politically charged removal case alive in the courts.
22h ago · 3 min · Policy & Government
Supreme Court allows Trump to end protected status for Haitian and Syrian immigrants
The US Supreme Court, splitting along ideological lines, has allowed the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitian and Syrian immigrants.
Yesterday · 3 min · Policy & Government
Supreme Court T.P.S. Ruling on Haiti Plunges Many Migrants Into Limbo
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against TPS protections in a case centered on Haitian migrants, leaving 1.3 million people from over a dozen countries vulnerable to deportation. Many affected individuals have lived legally in the U.S. for decades, with the ruling removing a key legal shield used to resist removal.
Yesterday · 3 min · Policy & Government
Supreme Court allows Trump to remove protections from thousands of Haitian and Syrian immigrants
The U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the Trump administration to terminate Temporary Protected Status for thousands of Haitian and Syrian immigrants, exposing them to deportation.
4d ago · 3 min · Policy & Government
Supreme Court lets Trump strip deportation protections from Syrians, Haitians
The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to proceed with ending Temporary Protected Status for more than 356,000 Syrian and Haitian immigrants. The ruling puts affected individuals at risk of losing work authorization and deportation protections, with enforcement timelines still to be determined.
4d ago · 3 min · Policy & Government
Supreme Court Lets Trump End Deportation Protection for Haitians and Syrians
The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to terminate Temporary Protected Status for hundreds of thousands of Haitian and Syrian nationals, lifting lower-court blocks while legal challenges continue.
4d ago · 3 min · Policy & Government
US Supreme Court backs Trump policy on green card holder rights
The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that immigration officials can place green card holders on parole at border crossings based on suspicion alone. The decision, backing a Trump administration policy, weakens entry protections for roughly 13 million lawful permanent residents who travel internationally.
6d ago · 3 min · Policy & Government
Trump plans to appeal ruling letting importers seek refunds of paid struck-down tariffs
The Trump administration plans to appeal a Supreme Court ruling that struck down its broad import tariffs, even as businesses are already receiving refunds on duties paid. The appeal could pause refund payments and may seek to restore the tariffs through a different legal argument.
29d ago · 3 min · Policy & Government
Plea in Supreme Court says Governor is ‘duty-bound’ to invite TVK to form government in Tamil Nadu
Advocate A. Lakshminarayanan has petitioned the Supreme Court arguing Tamil Nadu's Governor is duty-bound to invite TVK to form a government. The plea contends that ignoring this obligation would violate the electoral mandate and damage democratic norms.
1mo ago · 2 min · Policy & Government
Supreme Court asks if there was a 'proper debate' in Parliament before enacting CEC/EC appointments law
The Supreme Court questioned whether Parliament properly debated the 2023 law that restored executive control over CEC and EC appointments, reversing the court's own earlier ruling.
1mo ago · 3 min · Policy & Government
Trump says he's raising EU auto tariffs to 25% without clarifying how
Trump announced a 25% tariff on EU automobiles but gave no details on legal authority or implementation, following the Supreme Court's earlier rejection of his reciprocal tariff powers. The move puts U.S.-EU trade talks at risk and could significantly raise costs for European automakers exporting to the U.S.
1mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
What to know about federal court ruling blocking mailing of widely used abortion pill
A federal court has ordered that mifepristone, the most commonly used abortion pill in the U.S., can only be dispensed in person at clinics, overriding FDA rules that allowed mail delivery. The ruling is expected to be appealed to the Supreme Court, leaving access and compliance obligations uncertain in the interim.
1mo ago · 2 min · Policy & Government
West Bengal Election Results: On TMC's Plea, Supreme Court Says EC Can Choose Counting Personnel
The Supreme Court declined to direct the Election Commission on counting staff for West Bengal local body elections, upholding EC's authority to choose personnel. The EC assured the court that its circular would be followed and state government employees would also be present during the May 4 count.
1mo ago · 2 min · Policy & Government
SC Holds SBI-Led Consortium Of Banks As Financial Creditors In Reliance Infratel Case
The Supreme Court has ruled that an SBI-led bank consortium qualifies as financial creditors in the Reliance Infratel insolvency case, overturning orders from both the NCLT and NCLAT that had stripped them of that status. Financial creditors hold voting rights on the Committee of Creditors, giving them direct control over resolution plan approvals.
2mo ago · 2 min · Policy & Government
Watch: Supreme Court to Centre: Amend law on pregnancy termination | Above the Fold | 30.04.2026
The Supreme Court directed the Centre to amend laws on pregnancy termination for minors, flagging gaps in consent and access rules. The order signals likely legislative or regulatory changes to the existing framework. Other top stories include Kargil's concerns over Ladakh's new districts, Bengaluru rain damage, and
2mo ago · 1 min · Policy & Government
DoT trims Vodafone Idea AGR dues to Rs 64,046 crore, allows staggered payments
DoT has finalised Vodafone Idea's AGR dues at ₹64,046 crore, down from ₹87,695 crore, after Supreme Court directions. The reduction of about ₹23,649 crore, combined with a staggered payment option, eases the company's debt pressure. The dues are calculated as of December 31, 2025.
2mo ago · 1 min · Business
Supreme Court Shakes Up U.S. Political Maps With Voting Rights Act Decision
The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a ruling that changes how voting districts are drawn under the Voting Rights Act. Both parties are now reassessing their electoral maps in response. Redistricting fights across multiple states are likely to follow.
2mo ago · 1 min · Policy & Government
Supreme Court Deals Further Blow to Voting Rights Act
The Supreme Court struck down Louisiana's congressional map as an illegal racial gerrymander, limiting the use of race in drawing voting districts. The ruling makes it harder for states to justify majority-minority districts under the Voting Rights Act. States with large minority populations now face tighter legal
2mo ago · 1 min · Policy & Government
SIR in West Bengal: Will call for report from Chief Justice of Calcutta HC today itself, says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India said it would seek a same-day report from the Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court over the Special Intensive Revision process in West Bengal. The CJI's expressed displeasure over near-daily mentions signals the apex court is moving toward direct oversight of the electoral roll revision
2mo ago · 1 min · Policy & Government