Policy

Supreme Court Allows US Company to Sue Over Seized Assets in Cuba

U.S. Supreme Court ruled 8–1 that a U.S. company may sue cruise lines for using business assets Cuba’s government seized decades ago.

Supreme Court Directs Lower Courts to Reexamine Decisions in Voting Rights Act Cases

Supreme Court tells lower courts to revisit two redistricting cases over who can sue to enforce a federal law that bans discriminatory voting practices.
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Interior Department to Streamline Permitting in Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve

The DOI has kicked off a new effort to streamline the permitting process for oil and gas infrastructure in Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve, it said in statement.

Supreme Court Rejects Virginia Democrats’ Attempt to Revive Congressional Map

U.S. Supreme Court rejected Virginia officials’ appeal to revive a voter-approved congressional map, after state court blocked Democratic-favoring map.

Supreme Court Clears Way for Alabama to Adopt New House Map That Removes Majority-Black District

The U.S. Supreme Court allowed Alabama to redraw its congressional map, enforcing limits on race-based redistricting practices ahead of elections.

Chief Justice Roberts Says US Supreme Court Is Not Political

Chief Justice John Roberts said on May 6 that U.S. Supreme Court justices are not “political actors.”

Interior Department Transfers 1.4 Million Acres to Alaska, Expands State Control Over Resources

The Dept of the Interior transferred 1.4 million acres of land along the Dalton Utility Corridor to Alaska, giving the state more control over its resources.

US Supreme Court Allows Louisiana Redistricting Ruling to Take Effect Immediately

The U.S. Supreme Court took the unusual step making its ruling limiting race in redistricting effective immediately skipping the usual 32 day wait period.