Court curbs federal regulators in major Chevron ruling
The Supreme Court's conservative majority overturns the 1984 Chevron decision, limiting agency power to fill in unclear laws. Justices say courts must judge agency authority, signaling potential billions at stake and drawing dissent from liberal members. The ruling follows recent limits on the SEC and other regulatory tools.
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Justices narrow obstruction charge in Capitol case
The Supreme Court limited the federal obstruction statute used in Capitol riot prosecutions ruling 6 to 3 that proof of tampering with or destroying documents is required. Dozens could seek new sentences withdraw guilty pleas or have charges dropped while most defendants faces little change. Special counsel Smith says Trump's charges remain unaffected and a separate immunity case decision looms.
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Supreme Court OKs outdoor sleeping bans in cities
The Supreme Court ruled 6 to 3 that outdoor sleeping bans do not violate the Eighth Amendment, allowing cities to enforce bans on sleeping outside when shelters are scarce. Gov. Gavin Newsom welcomed the decision, while critics warned of harsher dealings with homeless encampments and urged compassionate policy.
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Indictments Target Ex-Uvalde Chief and Officer in Shootings
An indictment unsealed in Uvalde accuses Pete Arredondo and Adrian Gonzales of delaying and failing to confront the shooter during the Robb Elementary attack, charges that mark the first criminal actions over the response to the 2022 rampage that killed 19 students and two teachers. Relatives react, urging broader accountability as a grand jury files 10 and 29 counts respectively.
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Texas high court upholds ban on gender care for youths
The Texas Supreme Court, in an 8-1 ruling, upholds a state law restricting gender-affirming medical care for minors. The decision preserves banning hormone therapies, puberty blockers, and surgeries for under 18, with few exceptions and timelines for those starting treatment.
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