Reassess

Supreme Court Ruling Sparks Push to Reassess State Racial Preferences in Scholarship Programs

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The Supreme Court’s recent decision in 2023 regarding college admissions has reignited debates surrounding race-based scholarships. By declaring racial preferences in admissions unconstitutional, the ruling raises questions about the legality of similar practices in state-funded scholarship programs. This judicial decision, combined with policies fostered during the previous administration aimed at scrutinizing race-exclusive initiatives, has prompted renewed discussions on racial equality and the treatment of students from diverse backgrounds. While the spotlight has largely been on university admission practices, many longstanding state laws still uphold race-based preferences in scholarship and grant allocations. If lawmakers do not … Read more

Judge Urges Trump Administration to Reassess Deportation Case of Wrongly Removed Individual

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A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has challenged the Trump administration regarding its handling of a case involving the deportation of two men from the country, emphasizing their wrongful removal. The case has drawn attention to the complexities and consequences surrounding immigration law and enforcement practices. During a recent hearing, U.S. District Judge Jon Tigar expressed concern over the administration’s failure to return one of the men, who was deported despite having strong ties to the community. The judge’s inquiries focused on the executive decisions leading to the deportations and whether proper procedures were followed. … Read more

Supreme Court Urged to Reassess Constitutionality of Jury-Trial Exception for Petty Offenses in Landmark Case

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Washington, D.C. – The New Civil Liberties Alliance, a nonpartisan, nonprofit civil rights group, together with the Stanford Law School Supreme Court Litigation Clinic, filed a petition on Dec. 13, 2024, for the Supreme Court to consider a case that may realign constitutional interpretation concerning jury trials for petty offenses. The case, known as David Lesh v. United States, challenges a long-standing precedent that denies jury trials to individuals charged with lesser offenses in direct contradiction to the Constitution’s clear text on this right. David Lesh, an entrepreneur and experienced skier who founded the outdoor … Read more

Montana Towns Reassess Urban Camping Laws in Light of New Supreme Court Ruling

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Belgrade, Mont. — In the wake of a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision, cities across southwest Montana, including Belgrade, Manhattan, and Livingston, are poised to reassess their urban camping regulations. Recent judicial rulings have empowered municipalities to enforce laws against public camping, a move that could significantly impact the homeless population in the region. The Supreme Court’s 2024 judgement in Grants Pass v. Johnson has removed restrictions that previously made it illegal for cities to penalize homeless individuals for sleeping in public spaces when no shelters are available. This decision reverses an earlier ruling from … Read more