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Student Loans
Student loan forgiveness application no longer available after court decision
Student Loans
Yes, a court order paused Biden’s student loan forgiveness program
Although people who qualify for forgiveness can still apply, the Department of Education can’t cancel any debt while an appeals court considers a legal challenge.
Travel
Yes, TSA can mandate masks on planes and trains after legal challenge
The Supreme Court let a ruling stand that gives the TSA authority to require mask-wearing on planes, trains and other forms of public transportation.
Government
No, a California law does not allow doctors to perform gender-affirming surgeries without parental consent
SB 107 focuses on how law enforcement should handle out-of-state investigations. It doesn’t allow doctors to perform gender-affirming care without parental consent.
Government
No, people affected by Camp Lejeune toxic water don’t need a lawyer to file compensation claim
People who were exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejeune from 1953 to 1987 can request relief under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act. Here's how to file a claim.
Courts
Yes, the gay and trans ‘panic’ defense is still legal in a majority of states
The LGBTQ+ panic defense is when a defendant argues that the victim’s sexual orientation or gender identity/expression justified their violent actions.
Government
Yes, a bill punishing abortion with death was introduced in North Carolina
The bill was introduced in 2021, long before the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, and it stalled in committee almost immediately.
SCOTUS
No, Biden’s executive order doesn’t reverse the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade
On July 8, President Joe Biden signed an executive order expanding abortion access. Here’s what that order does.
SCOTUS
No, the Supreme Court did not overturn the Clean Water Act
A viral TikTok claimed the Supreme Court overturned the Clean Water Act. That’s false.
SCOTUS
SCOTUS did not overturn the Clean Water Act on shadow docket
A viral TikTok claimed the Supreme Court overturned the Clean Water Act. That’s false.
SCOTUS
No, Supreme Court gun ruling doesn’t overturn all state concealed carry laws
The court struck down a New York law that required people have a specific reason to obtain a concealed carry permit. But other types of requirements can remain in pl
SCOTUS
Yes, the Supreme Court has overturned precedent before
According to historical records, the Supreme Court has overturned more than 100 decisions to set new precedents.
Student Loans
Yes, a court order paused Biden’s student loan forgiveness program
Although people who qualify for forgiveness can still apply, the Department of Education can’t cancel any debt while an appeals court considers a legal challenge.
Travel
Yes, TSA can mandate masks on planes and trains after legal challenge
The Supreme Court let a ruling stand that gives the TSA authority to require mask-wearing on planes, trains and other forms of public transportation.
Government
No, a California law does not allow doctors to perform gender-affirming surgeries without parental consent
SB 107 focuses on how law enforcement should handle out-of-state investigations. It doesn’t allow doctors to perform gender-affirming care without parental consent.
Government
No, people affected by Camp Lejeune toxic water don’t need a lawyer to file compensation claim
People who were exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejeune from 1953 to 1987 can request relief under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act. Here's how to file a claim.
Courts
Yes, the gay and trans ‘panic’ defense is still legal in a majority of states
The LGBTQ+ panic defense is when a defendant argues that the victim’s sexual orientation or gender identity/expression justified their violent actions.
Government
Yes, a bill punishing abortion with death was introduced in North Carolina
The bill was introduced in 2021, long before the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, and it stalled in committee almost immediately.
SCOTUS
No, Biden’s executive order doesn’t reverse the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade
On July 8, President Joe Biden signed an executive order expanding abortion access. Here’s what that order does.
SCOTUS
No, the Supreme Court did not overturn the Clean Water Act
A viral TikTok claimed the Supreme Court overturned the Clean Water Act. That’s false.
SCOTUS
SCOTUS did not overturn the Clean Water Act on shadow docket
A viral TikTok claimed the Supreme Court overturned the Clean Water Act. That’s false.
SCOTUS
No, Supreme Court gun ruling doesn’t overturn all state concealed carry laws
The court struck down a New York law that required people have a specific reason to obtain a concealed carry permit. But other types of requirements can remain in pl
SCOTUS
Yes, the Supreme Court has overturned precedent before
According to historical records, the Supreme Court has overturned more than 100 decisions to set new precedents.
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