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MediaBias News has published 30 stories involving Supreme Court, from August 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Politics · IndiaDelhi Metro Stations Closed Ahead of Opposition March to Supreme Court
Six Delhi Metro stations had their entry and exit gates closed from 6 am to 4 pm on October 12, 2026. The closures were implemented for security reasons ahead of a planned opposition march to the Supreme Court. Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge sought a meeting with the Chief Justice of India, which was declined.
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Politics · United StatesSupreme Court ruling may send freed man back to prison
Patrick Dewayne Smith, released in 2024 after 13 years for a nonviolent drug conviction, may be returned to prison. A Supreme Court ruling in May stated that people sentenced under older laws cannot use sentence disparities to seek early release.
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Health · United StatesAbortion bans linked to higher health insurance costs for women, study finds
A University of Michigan study found that state abortion bans are associated with increased annual out-of-pocket health insurance premium expenditures for women. The research noted a more pronounced effect for Black and Hispanic women, and a rise in private health insurance coverage in states with bans.
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Climate · United StatesSupreme Court hears Boulder climate change lawsuit against energy companies
The Supreme Court is weighing whether local governments can sue energy companies for climate change costs. The case, brought by Boulder, Colorado, could determine the future of climate litigation against fossil fuel producers nationwide.
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Politics · United StatesAG Todd Blanche denies claims of armed federal election monitors
Attorney General Todd Blanche has stated that claims of armed federal agents monitoring elections are 'completely false'. He explained that the Justice Department's election monitoring is a long-standing practice, occurring across multiple generations, and is not intended to intimidate voters. The administration is also deporting individuals to third-party countries when their own nations refuse repatriation.
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PoliticsBrazil's next president to inherit many institutional vacancies
Brazil's incoming president will inherit a large number of appointments to powerful institutions, including the Supreme Court and central bank. This situation grants significant influence over monetary policy, financial markets, and constitutional interpretation, as Congress increasingly uses confirmations for political leverage.
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Politics · United StatesSupreme Court to hear Trump-era immigration detention case
The Supreme Court will hear a case challenging the Trump administration's policy of mandatory immigration detention without bond hearings. The policy affects immigrants in the U.S. illegally, including those who have lived there for years. Federal appeals courts are divided on the issue.
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PoliticsPSOE and Sumar Advance 'Grandchildren Law' Amendment Despite Legal Warnings
Spain's PSOE and Sumar parties have processed an amendment to an education reform bill that aims to shield the 'Grandchildren Law' from Supreme Court suspension. Congressional lawyers warned the amendment was incongruent and potentially unconstitutional, but the parties proceeded with a majority vote.
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PoliticsTrump drops appeal in E. Jean Carroll $5.6 million damages case
Donald Trump has formally ended his legal challenge to a $5.6 million payment to E. Jean Carroll. The decision means he cannot reclaim the funds awarded in a 2023 civil case for sexual abuse and defamation.
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Politics · United StatesSupreme Court allows Trump administration to resume migrant deportations
The Supreme Court has permitted the Trump administration to resume deporting migrants to countries other than their own. The court will hear arguments on the policy in December, with three liberal justices dissenting from the decision.
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Politics · United StatesState Department weighs sharing passport data under Trump administration
The U.S. State Department is assessing how to share federal passport records with state, local and some nonprofit entities for voter‑citizenship checks. A notice could appear in the Federal Register as early as 22 October, and a recent Supreme Court ruling permits DHS to provide citizenship data to local governments. Democrats warn the scheme may produce false‑positive errors.
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Politics · United StatesMan sentenced to nearly six years for explosives at church
Louis Geri received a sentence of five years and 10 months for bringing more than 100 homemade explosive devices to a Washington D.C. church. The church was preparing for an annual Mass that Supreme Court justices usually attend. Geri's demands included money and an expatriation flight to Japan.
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PoliticsNicki Minaj urges Americans to 'vote red' in midterm elections
Rapper Nicki Minaj has encouraged young Americans to "vote red" in the upcoming midterm elections. In a clip released by Fox News, she also criticised the Democratic Party, calling them "petty and childish" and "way too caught up in pop culture."
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Hegseth Urges Military to Register and Vote in Midterms
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has urged U.S. service members and their families to register and vote in the upcoming midterm elections. He highlighted that 300,000 troops missed registration opportunities two years ago, and about 67 percent of active-duty troops were registered for the 2024 election.
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Politics · United StatesJustice Ketanji Brown Jackson criticises Supreme Court emergency docket
During a civil‑rights lecture at the University of the District of Columbia law school, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson condemned the Supreme Court’s emergency docket as problematic, citing institutional costs and a privileged fast‑track that favours certain litigants. No right‑rated outlet covered the remarks.
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Politics · United StatesNational Trust launches $10 million legal fund to fight preservation threats
The National Trust for Historic Preservation has established a $10 million legal defense fund to combat threats to historic sites and preservation laws. The group has previously sued to halt projects including the White House ballroom.
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Politics · United StatesTrump Criticises Supreme Court Over Tariffs and Citizenship Rulings
Donald Trump has accused the US Supreme Court of making erroneous decisions on tariffs and birthright citizenship. He claims these rulings have cost the country billions or trillions of dollars and harmed citizenship processes. The Supreme Court has made rulings on both matters.
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Politics · United StatesUSPS halts Trump‑linked mail‑voting system, Postmaster General David Steiner says work stopped
The United States Postal Service stopped work on a computer system designed to support President Donald Trump's plan to limit mail voting. Postmaster General David Steiner confirmed the pause on Thursday, following the Supreme Court's rejection of the related executive order earlier that week.
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Politics · United StatesSupreme Court rejects Trump administration's mail ballot rules
The Supreme Court has rejected the Trump administration's request to enforce new U.S. Postal Service mail ballot regulations ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The court's order leaves in place a lower court injunction blocking the rules.
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Politics · United StatesSupreme Court to review lobster tracker lawsuit
The Supreme Court will decide this month whether to hear a case brought by a Maine lobsterman challenging a federal rule requiring GPS trackers on fishing boats. The ruling could impact the broader commercial fishing industry.
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Politics · United StatesJudge Blocks Trump Order Limiting Mail Balloting
A federal judge in Washington, D.C. ordered the U.S. Postal Service not to implement President Donald Trump's executive order limiting mail balloting. The order came late Sunday, September 13, 2026, adding an obstacle to the administration's efforts to change election rules as the Supreme Court considers an appeal.
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Politics · United StatesGloria Steinem, feminist leader, dies at 92 amid abortion rights backlash
Feminist icon Gloria Steinem died at 92. Her life's work advocating for reproductive rights and women's equality has seen significant victories, but also a powerful backlash, particularly following the US Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade.
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Politics · United StatesJudge Dismisses DOJ Lawsuit Against California Transgender Sports Policy
A federal judge dismissed a Department of Justice lawsuit challenging California's policies on transgender athletes. The judge ruled the DOJ did not give California adequate prior notice before threatening to withhold $44 billion in education funds. The DOJ is reviewing an appeal.
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Politics · United StatesTrump administration asks Supreme Court to lift mail-ballot order
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to reject a federal judge's order that halts new rules for mail-in voting. The appeal comes as North Carolina prepares to send out mail ballots, with a whistleblower report warning the new rules could prevent millions of ballots from being sent.
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Trump administration appeals ruling blocking mail voting order
The Trump administration is appealing a judge's decision that blocked an executive order limiting mail voting before the midterm elections. The order could allow the Postal Service to refuse ballots from states not submitting eligible voter lists or following a uniform envelope style.
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Politics · United StatesJudge Rejects DOJ Bid to Dismiss Steve Bannon's Conviction
A federal judge has rejected the Justice Department's request to dismiss Steve Bannon's criminal conviction for refusing to testify before a congressional committee. The judge cited prosecutors' failure to adequately explain their reasoning for seeking the dismissal.
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Politics · United StatesTom Homan denies ICE racial profiling, calls himself 'equal opportunity deporter'
Former Trump administration border czar Tom Homan has denied accusations that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) racially profiles individuals. He stated that ICE requires reasonable suspicion or probable cause for arrests and does not consider skin colour, referring to himself as an 'equal opportunity deporter.'
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Politics · United StatesCourts block Trump's White House ballroom until Congress approves it
An appellate court ordered construction halted on Donald Trump’s White House ballroom, ruling Congress must authorise it. Trump now calls the $400m project a 'military complex' and has asked the Supreme Court to intervene, citing security threats.
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Politics · United StatesUS Attorney General Todd Blanche may ask Supreme Court to rule on voter roll access
Attorney General Todd Blanche said the Justice Department may ask the Supreme Court to intervene in cases where states have blocked federal access to voter rolls. The Trump administration has filed 31 lawsuits against states resisting the effort, losing 22 so far. Blanche linked the push to election integrity and President Trump’s campaign platform.
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Trump does not dismiss declaring national emergency to change election rules
Donald Trump told a conservative broadcaster he would not rule out declaring a national security emergency to enforce voter ID and proof-of-citizenship rules for federal elections. Legal experts say no president has the authority to change election laws unilaterally, but Trump has not dismissed the idea.
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