Tag: Supreme Court

Legal scholar Noah Feldman discusses the Ten Commandments, Christian nationalism, and the Jewish perspective on church and state issues.
Jewish tradition has long supported emergency abortions to protect maternal health, even stating that a person's life takes precedence over the fetus.
The article discusses the recent Supreme Court decision regarding emergency abortions in Idaho, highlighting the ongoing challenges related to reproductive rights and justice.
In a discussion by Linda Gradstein, Allison Kaplan Somer, and Noah Efron, two key topics are covered: a Supreme Court ruling requiring Haredi men to enlist in the army unless a new law is passed, with consequences for stipends; and a report on potentially ending conflict in Gaza.
Louisiana's governor, Jeff Landry, recently signed a law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms by 2025, prompting a lawsuit from the ACLU, including Jewish families, citing a violation of the First Amendment's separation of church and state.
Jewish individuals gather monthly to observe Shabbat outside the Falls Church Healthcare Center in Northern Virginia, where abortion services are provided.
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed a law requiring Ten Commandments posters in all public school classrooms, sparking controversy and potential legal challenges on grounds of violating the Establishment Clause.
A recent Fox poll and various data indicate that Joe Biden's focus on portraying Trump as a convicted felon may be gaining traction.
During a secretly recorded conversation at a Supreme Court dinner, Justice Samuel Alito expressed his personal views as a conservative Catholic, affirming the need for a return to "G-dliness."
The podcast discusses a daring Israeli hostage rescue operation followed by increasing Hezbollah rocket fire, Benny Gantz and Gadi Eisenkot's departure from Israel's war cabinet, and tension between Benjamin Netanyahu and the Supreme Court regarding ultra-orthodox military service exemption.
In this podcast episode, Adam J. White discusses the potential impact of pro-Hamas cry-bullies beyond college campuses.
Justice Stephen Breyer, who recently retired from the Supreme Court after 28 years, contrasts the judicial philosophies of pragmatism and textualism in his book "Reading the Constitution: Why I Chose Pragmatism, Not Textualism."
A discussion between Justice Stephen Breyer and Robert Siegel about the importance of pragmatism in interpreting the U.S. Constitution, as opposed to textualism, focusing on historical context and consequences in legal decisions.
In 1984, a legal case involving the Sabbath rights of employees in Connecticut brought attention to the religious implications of labor laws.
The text discusses the perceived threat of Iran launching a direct strike on Israel, highlighting concerns about American awareness of this situation and potential reasons for Iran to consider such an action.
The Charedi exemption from military service ended after 76 years due to the government's failure to pass a law regulating it.
The cancellation of the legal basis for exemption of charedim from the army in Israel has sparked hysteria and anger within the charedi community, with claims that Torah learning is essential for the survival of the country and that the High Court's actions are seen as a threat to the Torah and Jewish people.
The article discusses the anger and criticism directed at late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg for not retiring during President Obama's term, potentially allowing for a liberal replacement.
Adam White discusses the Supreme Court's recent ruling which prevents efforts to keep Donald Trump off the ballot, despite the confusion stemming from the split decision.
The Supreme Court is considering two cases, Moody v. NetChoice and NetChoice v. Paxton, involving laws in Texas and Florida that restrict social media platforms from moderating content, potentially allowing hate speech like antisemitism to proliferate.
Jacob Rothschild, a prominent figure known for his financial acumen and philanthropy, was revered in the Jewish and British communities for his contributions to society, including major projects in Israel through his family foundation.
A recent poll in New York suggests that a majority of Jews in the state plan to vote for former President Donald Trump in the upcoming presidential election, favoring him over President Joe Biden.
The tension over illegal immigration in the United States continues to escalate, with Texas and the federal government clashing over border security.
The PBS Kids show, "Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum," recently aired an episode about Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Israel's Supreme Court has made two controversial decisions that go against the spirit of national unity in the country.