The court released two other opinions today. The justices backed anti-camping laws used against homeless people in Oregon (read the opinion). The court also dealt a major blow to federal regulatory power, overturning a 1984 precedent known as “Chevron deference.” Read the opinion.
Julian Assange waves as he arrives in Canberra, Australia, June 26, 2024. REUTERS/Edgar Su
Julian Assange …
Julian Assange is now free and back home in Australia after pleading guilty to violating U.S. espionage law … Although pleased with the news of the Wikileaks founder’s release, free-speech organizations said the U.S. case still sets a bad precedent for journalism… His wife Stella Assange said they would seek a pardon because the acceptance of guilt on an espionage charge was a “very serious concern” for journalists around the world.
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision last year to strike down affirmative action has not deterred diverse would-be lawyers from applying to law schools … Law school graduates four years into their careers earn a median $72,000 after subtracting their debt payments, though that figure varies widely depending on which law school they attended … Texas unveiled its plan to begin using the new bar exam in July 2028, but officials are asking the public to weigh in before the change is official … Students and alumni of the beleaguered Golden Gate University are seeking a court injunction to keep the school open for the coming academic year.
A three-day hearing is underway before a federal judge in Alabama, who summoned 11 lawyers from leading LGBTQ and civil rights organizations as well as pro bono counsel from Cooley and a former King & Spalding partner, to “show cause why they should not be sanctioned” for judge shopping in 2022 litigation involving gender affirming care. It’s a case that strikes columnist Jenna Greene as rich in irony, highlighting dubious moves by lawyers and judges alike, as well inconsistencies in what’s viewed as judge shopping.
