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A Democratic-aligned group launches a $2.5 million ad campaign to undermine Sen. Susan Collins on abortion rights, highlighting her vote to confirm Justice Brett Kavanaugh, her role in the Roe v. Wade overturn, and her support for Trump-appointed judges; the effort aims to flip Maine’s Senate seat in 2026, with allied groups renewing grassroots outreach after a candidate shakeup.
Following the Supreme Court's birthright citizenship ruling, Justice Kavanaugh wrote a concurring opinion suggesting Congress could curb birthright through federal law (not a constitutional change), outlining a pathway to amend the Citizenship Clause or related statutes. Republicans including Johnson, Paul, Lee and Cotton are pushing for amendments or legislation, while the DOJ shifts tactics to curb birth tourism and the debate over how to narrow birthright citizenship continues.
The Supreme Court ruled that states may bar transgender women from competing on women’s sports teams, signaling a hostile climate for liberal litigants and warning that even prior trans-right victories like Bostock may not translate to sports. The piece argues liberals should focus on political avenues to influence the judiciary and consider strategies to reshape the federal bench, as the Court under a Republican-leaning majority appears unlikely to expand trans rights in spaces involving sex distinctions.
Sonia Sotomayor apologized for remarks criticizing Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s reasoning in a 2025 immigration-stop ruling, saying her comments were inappropriate; the rare public exchange highlighted ongoing tensions among Supreme Court justices, following her dissent against a decision that allowed ICE to resume broad Los Angeles arrests.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor apologized for highly personal remarks about Justice Brett Kavanaugh made during a Kansas law-school event while discussing immigration-related rulings; she said the comments were inappropriate and extended an apology to her colleague as the Supreme Court nears the end of its term.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor issued an unusually public apology to Justice Brett Kavanaugh for remarks about his stance in an immigration case, calling them inappropriate and hurtful. The rare public contrition highlights tensions within a 6-3 conservative-leaning Supreme Court.
Sonia Sotomayor apologized for remarks implying Brett Kavanaugh’s sheltered upbringing made him insensitive to day-laborers targeted by immigration enforcement, saying her comments were inappropriate; she had previously authored a dissent criticizing the enforcement criteria in the ruling.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor apologized for remarks about Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s upbringing after criticizing a Kavanaugh-authored immigration decision, saying the comments were inappropriate and expressing regret; the exchange underscores lingering tensions on a 6-3 conservative Supreme Court as it readies major rulings.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor issued a rare public apology after criticizing Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s concurring opinion in an immigration case, saying her remarks at a Kansas event were inappropriate and hurtful and that she has apologized to her colleague.
Sophie Roske, a transgender woman from Simi Valley, was sentenced to over 8 years in prison for attempting to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh in 2022, with prosecutors seeking at least 30 years. Roske was found with weapons outside Kavanaugh's Maryland home, calling 911 to report suicidal thoughts before police apprehended her. The case highlights concerns over political violence and threats against judges, amid discussions of her mental health and motives related to abortion and gun rights issues.
A transgender woman, Sophie Roske, who attempted to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, was sentenced to over 8 years in prison, with the judge considering her gender identity and mental health treatment, amid calls for a longer sentence from prosecutors and the Justice Department.
Sophie Roske was sentenced to over 8 years in prison for attempting to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh in 2022, citing premeditation and political motives, with her remorse acknowledged in court.
A court filing reveals that Nicholas John Roske, who attempted to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, now identifies as a transgender woman named Sophie Roske, and has a history of severe mental illness and ideological motives related to political violence.
A California man, Nicholas Roske, pleaded guilty to attempting to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh in 2022, aiming to kill three justices to influence the court's decisions, motivated by political and ideological reasons, and his actions have sparked increased threats against judges nationwide.
The U.S. Supreme Court's conservative justices, including Gorsuch and Kavanaugh, have issued warnings to lower court judges to respect Supreme Court decisions, especially in cases involving Trump-era policies, highlighting tensions between different judicial levels and concerns over judicial overreach and noncompliance.