Supreme Court reporter @law360.bsky.social | DMV Native, #Mizzou Tiger | Former local news reporter in TX, FL & MO Contact: katie.buehler@law360.com | Signal: kbuehler.42https://bsky.app/profile/bykatiebuehler.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/bykatiebuehler.bsky.social/post/3ml2tsp2krs2kFull story here: https://www.law360.com/articles/2472266 [contains quote post or other embedded content]04 May 2026 23:39 +0000at://did:plc:zu5ssx2m7vc3lktn5aps7u6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml2tsp2krs2khttps://bsky.app/profile/bykatiebuehler.bsky.social/post/3ml2s6mre7u2yBREAKING: The Supreme Court *grants* a bid to fast-track the issuance of its formal opinion and judgment in Callais v. Louisiana, bypassing the typical waiting period to allow the state to draw a new map ahead of midterms. Justice Jackson dissents. #SCOTUS https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/28093298-25a1197-order/04 May 2026 23:10 +0000at://did:plc:zu5ssx2m7vc3lktn5aps7u6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml2s6mre7u2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/bykatiebuehler.bsky.social/post/3mkzwftzzrn2yBREAKING: #SCOTUS Justice Samuel Alito temporarily stays the Fifth Circuit's decision blocking mail-order access to abortion medication mifepristone. The stay will last through Mon., May 11, and Louisiana is ordered to respond to requests to stay it longer by Thurs., May 7.04 May 2026 14:53 +0000at://did:plc:zu5ssx2m7vc3lktn5aps7u6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkzwftzzrn2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/bykatiebuehler.bsky.social/post/3mkzuhu4bus2eI sat down with veteran #SCOTUS litigator, Clement & Murphy PLLC's Paul Clement, to ask how he juggled arguing 9 cases in front of the justices this term (a personal record) while litigating high-stakes disputes against the Trump admin in lower courts. https://www.law360.com/articles/246475504 May 2026 14:18 +0000at://did:plc:zu5ssx2m7vc3lktn5aps7u6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkzuhu4bus2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/bykatiebuehler.bsky.social/post/3mksey4flc42nFor those *trying* to keep track ... in the 48 hours since #SCOTUS issued its ruling in Louisiana v. Callais striking down the state's election map containing two majority-Black districts (links to follow):01 May 2026 14:52 +0000at://did:plc:zu5ssx2m7vc3lktn5aps7u6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksey4flc42nhttps://bsky.app/profile/bykatiebuehler.bsky.social/post/3mkqe7hi5as2hBlack voters who defended Louisiana's election map with 2 majority-Black districts have urged #SCOTUS to leave the "unconstitutional racial gerrymander" in place for midterms, citing precedent that says courts shouldn't interfere too close to elections. https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/24/24-109/407693/20260430144250037_Response%20to%20Motion%20to%20Issue%20Judgment%20FLAT_new.pdf30 Apr 2026 19:33 +0000at://did:plc:zu5ssx2m7vc3lktn5aps7u6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkqe7hi5as2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/bykatiebuehler.bsky.social/post/3mknyshqxts2aUPDATE: The voters who succeeded in challenging Louisiana's map containing two majority-Black districts have asked #SCOTUS to release the case immediately (instead of waiting the typical ~30 days) in hopes that the state can draw a new one before midterms. https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/24/24-109/405652/20260429161908617_4-29-2026_Application%20to%20Expedite.pdf [contains quote post or other embedded content]29 Apr 2026 21:04 +0000at://did:plc:zu5ssx2m7vc3lktn5aps7u6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mknyshqxts2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/bykatiebuehler.bsky.social/post/3mkncdkouds2aBREAKING: A 6-3 Supreme Court STRIKES DOWN Louisiana’s congressional map that contains two majority-Black voting districts, and further limited the Voting Rights Act. #SCOTUS https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/24-109_21o3.pdf29 Apr 2026 14:22 +0000at://did:plc:zu5ssx2m7vc3lktn5aps7u6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkncdkouds2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/bykatiebuehler.bsky.social/post/3mkn5ps3kis2jWe'll also get at least one Supreme Court opinion today at 10 ET. #SCOTUS [contains quote post or other embedded content]29 Apr 2026 12:59 +0000at://did:plc:zu5ssx2m7vc3lktn5aps7u6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkn5ps3kis2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/bykatiebuehler.bsky.social/post/3mkn55fsyao2vLos Jornaleros del Norte, a band that advocates for migrant workers, plays outside #SCOTUS ahead of arguments over courts' ability to review the Trump admin's rescission of temporary protected status for people from countries impacted by war, natural disasters or other crises.29 Apr 2026 12:49 +0000at://did:plc:zu5ssx2m7vc3lktn5aps7u6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkn55fsyao2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/bykatiebuehler.bsky.social/post/3mki7eixfc72yNEW: The Supreme Court has agreed to decide next term whether the Department of Labor can issue fines through an in-house court system against employers who allegedly violate the H-2A temporary visa worker program. #SCOTUS27 Apr 2026 13:45 +0000at://did:plc:zu5ssx2m7vc3lktn5aps7u6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mki7eixfc72yhttps://bsky.app/profile/bykatiebuehler.bsky.social/post/3mk3tmxdxei23#SCOTUS Justice Samuel Alito dismisses as a "conspiracy theory" Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's concern that allowing DHS to strip greencard holders of their status due to pending criminal charges (not a conviction) would lead to the gov. using charges to force self-deportations.22 Apr 2026 15:43 +0000at://did:plc:zu5ssx2m7vc3lktn5aps7u6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk3tmxdxei23https://bsky.app/profile/bykatiebuehler.bsky.social/post/3mk3ot2gby42yBREAKING: A 9-0 Supreme Court won't move a lawsuit over a Michigan natural gas and oil pipeline to federal court, finding a 30-day deadline isn't flexible. #SCOTUS https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/24-783_bqm2.pdf22 Apr 2026 14:17 +0000at://did:plc:zu5ssx2m7vc3lktn5aps7u6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk3ot2gby42yhttps://bsky.app/profile/bykatiebuehler.bsky.social/post/3mk3olerc7q2yBREAKING: A 6-3 Supreme Court says a Texas military contractors *is not* immune from state law claims they breached a contractor or order by hiring an Afghan who bombed Bagram Airfield. Roberts, Alito & Kavanaugh dissent. #SCOTUS https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/24-924_3d9g.pdf22 Apr 2026 14:13 +0000at://did:plc:zu5ssx2m7vc3lktn5aps7u6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk3olerc7q2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/bykatiebuehler.bsky.social/post/3mk3krppgld25We’ll get at least one Supreme Court opinion today at 10 ET. #SCOTUS22 Apr 2026 13:05 +0000at://did:plc:zu5ssx2m7vc3lktn5aps7u6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk3krppgld25https://bsky.app/profile/bykatiebuehler.bsky.social/post/3mjp3supyf52lBREAKING: An 8-0 Supreme Court rules Louisiana's lawsuits seeking to hold oil giants Chevron and Exxon Mobil liable for environmental damages caused by World War II-era oil production. Justice Alito didn't participate in the decision. #SCOTUS https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/24-813_3e04.pdf17 Apr 2026 14:05 +0000at://did:plc:zu5ssx2m7vc3lktn5aps7u6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjp3supyf52lhttps://bsky.app/profile/bykatiebuehler.bsky.social/post/3mjozc4nmlj22We’ll get at least one Supreme Court opinion today at 10 ET. #SCOTUS17 Apr 2026 13:20 +0000at://did:plc:zu5ssx2m7vc3lktn5aps7u6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjozc4nmlj22https://bsky.app/profile/bykatiebuehler.bsky.social/post/3mjktrakapf2yNEW: Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor publicly apologizes for comments suggesting Justice Brett Kavanaugh was privileged and out of touch for his concurrence in an immigration case greenlighting warrantless ICE stops in LA. #SCOTUS15 Apr 2026 21:30 +0000at://did:plc:zu5ssx2m7vc3lktn5aps7u6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjktrakapf2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/bykatiebuehler.bsky.social/post/3mjhzkhdkr22yJUST IN: JUST IN: The Supreme Court will announce at least one opinion on Friday, April 17. #SCOTUS14 Apr 2026 18:36 +0000at://did:plc:zu5ssx2m7vc3lktn5aps7u6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjhzkhdkr22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/bykatiebuehler.bsky.social/post/3mitfcekhd42qNEW: The Supreme Court *will not* review Steve Bannon's contempt of Congress conviction after the Department of Justice announced it would move to dismiss his indictment. #SCOTUS06 Apr 2026 13:40 +0000at://did:plc:zu5ssx2m7vc3lktn5aps7u6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mitfcekhd42qhttps://bsky.app/profile/bykatiebuehler.bsky.social/post/3mitf6i7yvu2oNEW: The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether federal courts can hear constitutional challenges to federal statutes affecting veterans benefits. #SCOTUS Docket: https://www.supremecourt.gov/search.aspx?filename=/docket/docketfiles/html/public/25-735.html06 Apr 2026 13:38 +0000at://did:plc:zu5ssx2m7vc3lktn5aps7u6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mitf6i7yvu2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/bykatiebuehler.bsky.social/post/3mihka3rief2rThis quip from Chief Justice John Roberts and some brow furrowing he did in response to another one of the government's arguments exemplifies the majority of the justices' response to President Donald Trump's attempt to limit birthright citizenship today. #SCOTUS01 Apr 2026 20:37 +0000at://did:plc:zu5ssx2m7vc3lktn5aps7u6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mihka3rief2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/bykatiebuehler.bsky.social/post/3mih4d5afnc2wIt appears Trump's bid to limit birthright citizenship is a no-go, with a majority of the justices doubting that the 14th Amendment doesn't cover children of individuals who are temporarily or illegally in the country. Justice Alito seemed most sympathetic to the government. [contains quote post or other embedded content]01 Apr 2026 16:28 +0000at://did:plc:zu5ssx2m7vc3lktn5aps7u6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mih4d5afnc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/bykatiebuehler.bsky.social/post/3migphwc56x2dThe first protestors show up ahead of Supreme Court arguments over the legality of President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to limit birthright citizenship to only babies born to U.S. citizens or permanent residents. #SCOTUS01 Apr 2026 12:38 +0000at://did:plc:zu5ssx2m7vc3lktn5aps7u6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3migphwc56x2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/bykatiebuehler.bsky.social/post/3miee3mazpr2rBREAKING: An 8-1 Supreme Court rules Colorado CANNOT bar religious counselors from engaging in conversion talk therapy for transgender minors, finding the law is based on a viewpoint and is subject to First Amendment protections. Jackson dissents. #SCOTUS https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/24-539_fd9g.pdf31 Mar 2026 14:09 +0000at://did:plc:zu5ssx2m7vc3lktn5aps7u6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3miee3mazpr2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/bykatiebuehler.bsky.social/post/3mieak453o62rSome light ribbing yesterday by Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito directed at Adam Unikowsky, a proponent of AI who has used Anthropic's Claude to, among other things, experiment with automating #SCOTUS oral arguments.31 Mar 2026 13:05 +0000at://did:plc:zu5ssx2m7vc3lktn5aps7u6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mieak453o62rhttps://bsky.app/profile/bykatiebuehler.bsky.social/post/3mie7ulqhvc26We’ll get at least one Supreme Court opinion today at 10 ET. #SCOTUS31 Mar 2026 12:53 +0000at://did:plc:zu5ssx2m7vc3lktn5aps7u6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mie7ulqhvc26https://bsky.app/profile/bykatiebuehler.bsky.social/post/3mibsfikfqp2nThe Supreme Court *will not* review the Tiger King's murder-for-hire conviction. Joseph Allen Maldonado-Passage, also know as Joe Exotic of Netflix fame, had argued witness recantations related to his plot to kill Carole Baskin required at least an evidentiary hearing. #SCOTUS30 Mar 2026 13:47 +0000at://did:plc:zu5ssx2m7vc3lktn5aps7u6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mibsfikfqp2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/bykatiebuehler.bsky.social/post/3mhvb5wxorb2dBREAKING: A 9-0 Supreme Court rules an internet service provider can't be held liable for contributing to copyright infringement unless they intended the service to be used in that way, freeing Cox Communications from a music piracy suit. #SCOTUS https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/24-171_bq7d.pdf25 Mar 2026 14:06 +0000at://did:plc:zu5ssx2m7vc3lktn5aps7u6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhvb5wxorb2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/bykatiebuehler.bsky.social/post/3mhvawz5fce2gBREAKING: A 8-1 Supreme Court rules a criminal defendant’s abscondment during a term of supervised release *doesn’t pause* the clock on their sentence, finding even their time on the lam counts toward their sentence. Alito dissents #SCOTUS https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/24-1056_qn12.pdf25 Mar 2026 14:03 +0000at://did:plc:zu5ssx2m7vc3lktn5aps7u6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhvawz5fce2g