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Hungary, Holocaust and Supreme Court

Supreme Court deals a severe blow to Holocaust survivors’ lawsuit against Hungary

A unanimous Supreme Court has dealt a severe blow to Holocaust survivors and their families in a long-running lawsuit seeking compensation from Hungary for property confiscated during World War II.

CNN on MSN · 5h

US Supreme Court blocks Holocaust victims from suing Hungary in American courts

A group of Holocaust victims may not sue Hungary in American courts to recover property stolen during World War II because their funds were comingled with other funds, the Supreme Court ruled Friday in a long-running case about how much reach US courts should have to settle disputes abroad.

The New York Times · 2h

Supreme Court Rejects Holocaust Survivors’ Suit Against Hungary

The justices unanimously ruled that the plaintiffs had not established a connection to the United States required by the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act.

SCOTUSblog · 3h

Justices rule out “commingled funds” theory in Hungarian Holocaust survivors’ compensation suit

A unanimous Supreme Court on Friday threw out a ruling by a federal appeals court that allowed a lawsuit brought by survivors of the Hungarian Holocaust to go forward. The survivors contended that the

Courthouse News Service · 4h

Justices shut down Holocaust heir suit against Hungary

The Supreme Court considered whether relatives of Holocaust victims could take a sovereign nation to a U.S. court to atone for their families’ stolen property.

WAVY-TV · 5h

Supreme Court unanimously sides with Hungary in Holocaust survivors’ lawsuit

The Supreme Court unanimously sided with Hungary on Friday by rejecting a group of Holocaust survivors’ legal theory that sought to haul the country into American courts to pay compensation.

Trump, Supreme Court

The Associated Press on MSN · 19h

What is Humphrey’s Executor? A look at the 90-year-old Supreme Court decision Trump is targeting

WASHINGTON (AP) — A month into President Donald Trump ‘s second term, lawyers for the Republican administration seem intent on provoking a legal fight to overturn a 90-year-old Supreme Court decision known as Humphrey’s Executor that has been critical to the development of the modern U.S. government.

The Columbian · 6h

WA’s battle with Trump over birthright citizenship moves closer to Supreme Court

Washington state’s attempt to block the Trump administration’s plan to restrict birthright citizenship could soon be headed to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Hosted on MSN · 4d

Trump's firings put 90-year-old Supreme Court precedent in crosshairs

President Trump has terminated the heads of the National Labor Relations Board and the Merit Systems Protection Board, sparking legal challenges over their removal.

Alabama, Supreme Court and COVID

The Associated Press on MSN · 5h

Supreme Court clears the way for a lawsuit over COVID-19 pandemic-era unemployment claims in Alabama

The U.S. Supreme Court says people left waiting for months on their unemployment claims during the coronavirus pandemic in Alabama must be able to sue the state over the delay.

USA Today · 6h

Supreme Court lets Alabama residents sue over extreme delays in unemployment benefits

An independent shrimper in Alabama spent months fighting for benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Supreme Court ruled he and others have the right to sue.

al.com · 3h

People left waiting months for unemployment during COVID can sue Alabama, US Supreme Court rules

People left waiting for months on their unemployment claims during the coronavirus pandemic in Alabama must be able to sue the state over the delay, the U.S. Supreme Court said Friday. The 5-4 ruling comes after the Alabama Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit from 21 people.

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At WWU, Washington Supreme Court hears oral arguments and discusses anti-diversity measures

The Washington State Supreme Court spent two days at Western Washington University as part of its Traveling Court program, drawing attendees from the Bellingham community and beyond. The program ...

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Acting U.S. attorney for D.C. opens inquiries into Democrats, alleging possible threats to DOGE, Supreme Court justices

Acting U.S. Attorney for D.C. Ed Martin opened inquiries into Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Calif. Rep. Robert ...

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Supreme Court should keep whistleblower agency head in place for now, lawyers say in reply to Trump

The Supreme Court should reject an emergency appeal from the Trump administration asking for quick action to allow the firing ...

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Washington Supreme Court Significantly Limits Moonlighting Restrictions for Low Wage Employees: Your 4-Step Plan for Compliance

In a first-of-its-kind decision, the Washington Supreme Court took aim at the ability of employers to prevent low wage employees in the state ...

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WA Supreme Court narrows CARES Act, sides with landlords to speed up evictions

The Washington Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the CARES Act’s 30-day eviction notice requirement for subsidized housing only applies to instances of nonpayment of rent. The decision eliminates the ...