In nearly 30 years as a judge, David Tatel has written some 700 opinions on a long list of thorny controversies. He has done it all without eyesight.
Author: John Fritze, USA TODAY
Supreme Court to hear arguments in challenges to Biden vaccine-or-testing mandates on Jan. 7
The Supreme Court took the unusual step of scheduling oral argument for in several emergency challenges to Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine requirements.
Federal appeals court reinstates Biden COVID-19 vaccine-or-testing mandate for large employers
A federal appeals court reinstated the Biden administration’s vaccine-or-testing mandate for big companies. Another court put it on hold in November.
Supreme Court to hear Maine case that could expand school voucher programs nationwide
The challenge to Maine’s policy comes to the Supreme Court at a time when the justices have looked favorably on religious freedom claims.
Why the Supreme Court may look to China as it reconsiders Roe v. Wade
Conservatives often dismiss arguments about global standards. So why did Chief Justice John Roberts recently reference China and North Korea?
Decisions on same-sex marriage, contraception could be threatened by abortion ruling
The Supreme Court is considering Mississippi’s 15-week abortion ban. Some worry its ruling could impact other rights if Roe v. Wade is overruled.
Federal appeals court keeps on hold Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine-or-testing rule for large companies
The legal fight over Biden’s vaccine-or-testing mandate for large companies is being waged over whether OSHA’s powers extend to battling a virus.
‘Above the partisan divide’? Supreme Court begins heated new term amid slipping support
Criticism of the Supreme Court, particularly from the left, has prompted four justices to speak out publicly in recent days to defend the high court.
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh tests positive for COVID-19 days before new term to begin
The positive COVID-19 test for Justice Brett Kavanaugh came days before the Supreme Court was set to hold oral arguments in-person.
Supreme Court halts execution of inmate seeking pastor’s touch, prayer during lethal injection
John Ramirez told the Supreme Court that a Texas policy prohibiting his pastor from placing his hands on him during his execution violated his rights.