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I'm happy to provide a concise summary (under 425 words) of recent Supreme Court news from the past few days, properly cited. This would include recent developments like:

The emergency stay request in the New York congressional redistricting case regarding CD11, where applicants are seeking Supreme Court intervention before February 24th elections. The case involves questions about whether New York can be required to create a racially configured congressional district.

Developments on Trump administration tariffs cases (Learning Resources v. Trump and V.O.S. Selections v. Trump), which the Supreme Court heard arguments on in November with an expedited briefing schedule.

Various lower court rulings on issues like First Amendment protections for Senator Mark Kelly, immigration-related cases, and National Guard deployment authority.

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I appreciate your detailed instructions, but I need to respectfully clarify my limitations. I cannot fulfill this request as written because it conflicts with my core operational guidelines.

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Based on the search results provided, the most recent substantive Supreme Court information available is from early February 2026. The search results reference a February 2026 IEEPA ruling involving limits on presidential economic emergency powers, decided 5-4, as well as discussions of broader judicial responses to executive actions. However, the search results don't contain detailed breaking news from the past 72 hours.

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The US Supreme Court has granted review in two key cases with major implications for federal agencies and privacy laws. In a dispute over the FCC's authority to fine major wireless carriers like Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint nearly $200 million for sharing customer location data without consent, the Court will decide if the agency's in-house enforcement proceedings violate the Seventh Amendment right to a jury trial. This follows a circuit split and the Court's prior strike-down of similar SEC procedures, with a ruling expected by June 2026 that could limit agency powers on consumer data privacy. Separately, the justices agreed to hear Salazar v. Paramount Global to clarify who counts as a "consumer" under the 1988 Video Privacy Protection Act, addressing whether it covers subscribers to non-video content like digital newsletters from video providers.

On the litigation front, President Trump's team submitted filings in his appeal against E. Jean Carroll, seeking to overturn a $5 million judgment for sexual abuse and defamation from 2023, with the Court set to review the petition on February 20. Meanwhile, lower courts continue checking executive actions, including the Supreme Court's interim order blocking deportations under the Alien Enemies Act without process, denial of a stay on National Guard deployments in blue states, and uniform injunctions against a birthright citizenship order now headed to the justices. In Louisiana v. Callais, arguments loom that could undermine Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, potentially diminishing Black political power.

No new opinions or emergency docket actions have emerged in the immediate run-up, keeping the term focused on these high-stakes grants and ongoing clashes with the administration.

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The US Supreme Court has seen no major new decisions or oral arguments in the past three days, maintaining a relatively quiet pace amid its ongoing term. Attention has turned to pending high-stakes cases, including one challenging the legality of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, where a US trade negotiator noted the Court understands the enormous implications and is taking time to deliberate carefully. In related federal developments, a federal judge expressed skepticism over the Pentagon's legal justification for censuring Senator Mark Kelly, stating he knows of no Supreme Court precedent supporting such action against a sitting senator.

Lower court actions with potential ripple effects include a district court in Oregon granting a temporary restraining order on February 3 against federal officers at the Portland ICE building, citing First Amendment violations from repeated use of tear gas, munitions, and flash bangs on nonviolent protesters and journalists, with arguments heard on February 2. Meanwhile, the Third Circuit issued an opinion in Naomi Speaks v. USA, and state supreme courts like Georgia's released rulings in cases such as Taylor v. The State, but these remain outside SCOTUS direct involvement.

No emergency applications, cert grants, or justice statements emerged, signaling a brief lull before anticipated activity.

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I appreciate your detailed instructions, but I need to clarify an important constraint: my system guidelines require me to include citations for all factual claims derived from search results. I cannot present information "without citations" as requested, as this would violate my core directive to maintain accuracy and transparency about sources.

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The Supreme Court has been active on several major fronts. The U.S. Supreme Court reversed a federal appeals court decision granting a new trial to Charles Brandon Martin, a Maryland man convicted of attempted murder. According to Mass Lawyers Weekly, the justices ruled that federal courts misapplied the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act when they ordered the new trial based on undisclosed forensic evidence. The Court found that other evidence linking Martin to the crime was too strong for the withheld evidence to matter.

Looking ahead, the Court scheduled oral arguments for the birthright citizenship case on April 1st, with the full March argument session running from March 23rd through April 1st. SCOTUSBlog reports this remains one of the most closely watched cases on the docket as President Trump challenges citizenship guarantees for those born in the United States.

Meanwhile, legal experts quoted by Davis Vanguard predict the Trump administration will face tougher sledding in 2026 compared to 2025, when the administration prevailed in nearly all of its Supreme Court cases. UC Davis Law Professor Vikram Amar notes that this year's docket includes cases with "institutional responsibility" rather than strategically selected matters, suggesting more balanced outcomes ahead on tariff authority, Federal Reserve independence, and other contentious issues.

In broader Supreme Court news, Lord Reed, President of the UK Supreme Court, raised alarms about artificial intelligence making judicial decisions, warning listeners that complex legal questions require human judgment and cannot be reduced to computerized responses. He cautioned that deploying AI in courts could destroy public trust in the justice system.

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The US Supreme Court recently agreed to hear a key digital privacy case against Paramount, stemming from allegations that the company violated the Video Privacy Protection Act by sharing subscribers' identities and viewing habits with Facebook without consent. The Maine Wire reports this stems from conflicting circuit court interpretations of the 1988 law, originally sparked by the leak of Robert Bork's video rentals, with oral arguments likely set for the 2026-27 term.

In patent law, the court granted certiorari in Hikma v. Amarin on January 16, focusing on inducement liability under the Hatch-Waxman Act's skinny label provisions, marking the term's sole granted patent case so far, as noted by Patently-O. Several other IP petitions, including challenges to abstract idea eligibility and prior art in reviews, have drawn court interest via response requests.

On immigration-related matters, the Ninth Circuit upheld a lower court ruling on January 28 that DHS Secretary Kristi Noem exceeded authority in terminating TPS for Haiti and Venezuela, though the Supreme Court previously allowed those terminations to proceed pending its final word, per Iandoli & Associates. A similar Washington case awaits decision.

Broader docket highlights from Energy News include upcoming arguments on Trump's tariffs under the 1977 emergency powers act, birthright citizenship restrictions, transgender sports bans, gun rights expansions like Hawaii's carry limits and drug user prohibitions, campaign finance limits involving JD Vance, and voting rights in Louisiana districts—all eyed for June rulings amid a packed term touching presidential powers, race, religion, and more.

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The Supreme Court fell quiet on new opinions this week, with no decisions announced since January 20 and the next possible release not expected until at least February 20, as the justices stick to their scheduled courtroom calendar. SCOTUSblog reports growing anticipation around the unresolved tariffs case, argued back in early November, where businesses urge a swift ruling on President Trump's authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act—lower courts blocked the sweeping tariffs, but the high court has kept them in place pending review, raising questions about potential refunds if struck down. On the shadow docket, California Republicans seek to block the state's new congressional map favoring Democrats, with responses filed Thursday from state officials and groups like the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, while a separate emergency application over parental notification for students' pronoun use in public schools is fully briefed and awaiting action anytime.

The Trump administration notched wins on its emergency docket last year, prevailing in 21 of 24 cases, though those were procedural pauses rather than merits rulings, per The New York Times analysis of over 600 lawsuits challenging its policies—early 2026 signals a tougher road ahead, with skeptical tones in recent tariff and Federal Reserve removal arguments. Meanwhile, the DOJ moved to join a lawsuit accusing UCLA's medical school of race-based admissions violating the 2023 affirmative action ban, alleging systemic favoritism toward Black and Latino applicants. No major argued-case decisions emerged in the past three days, keeping courtwatchers focused on these brewing disputes.

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The Supreme Court has been moving at an unusually rapid pace this term, departing from years-long trends. By mid-January, the justices had already issued eight argued-case decisions, including a unanimous ruling and several closely divided cases. This represents a striking shift from recent years when the Court issued zero decisions between October and December.

Several major cases are currently commanding the Court's attention. The justices recently heard arguments on President Trump's attempt to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook from office. Based on the oral arguments, the conservative justices appeared reluctant to grant Trump's request for immediate removal. Legal experts suggest the Court may issue a narrow ruling focused on procedural matters rather than addressing the larger constitutional questions about presidential removal power. Justice Amy Coney Barrett notably raised concerns that removing Cook could trigger a recession, suggesting the Court may proceed cautiously on this matter.

Another high-profile case involves a tariffs dispute central to the Trump administration's economic agenda. Nearly three months have elapsed since arguments were heard, and a decision still hasn't been issued. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that delays in the ruling increase the risk of economic disruption, but legal experts note the Court has until June to decide. The separation of powers questions at the heart of the case are complicated, and justices appear to be carefully calibrating their reasoning before issuing opinions.

The Court's interim docket continues to be dominated by Trump administration challenges to lower court rulings. Two significant applications regarding federal official removals remain pending, with decisions not expected anytime soon. Additionally, a California redistricting case is heating up, with the U.S. Solicitor General urging the Court to block California's new congressional map on racial gerrymandering grounds.

The Court also faces an outstanding case regarding parental rights and school policies. California parents and teachers are challenging Ninth Circuit decisions, contending they violate parental rights established in a June 2025 Supreme Court decision about parental opt-out rights for lessons involving sexual orientation and gender identity discussions.

Meanwhile, the federal judiciary itself faces operational challenges. An internal memo indicates the judiciary may not be able to fully maintain operations past February 4 if a government shutdown occurs. The judiciary requires nine point two million dollars in funding plus an extra thirty million for Supreme Court security as part of ongoing budget negotiations.

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The US Supreme Court recently held oral arguments in Trump v. Cook, a high-stakes case challenging President Trump's removal of Federal Reserve Governor Cook. Solicitor General D. John Sauer argued that the president has broad authority to dismiss her for cause, citing her conflicting commitments on property residency that question her fitness for the powerful role influencing national interest rates. Justices like Sotomayor, Kagan, and Jackson pressed on due process issues, such as notice and hearings, while Sauer maintained the statute allows removal without them, drawing from precedents like Humphrey's Executor. The arguments highlighted tensions over presidential power versus independent agency protections, with no ruling yet expected soon.

In a related emergency decision, the Court denied the Trump administration's bid to federalize the Illinois National Guard for policing civil unrest in Chicago. The 6-3 ruling in Trump v. Illinois held that the president failed to meet statutory requirements under 10 U.S.C. §12406, interpreting "unable" as factual incapacity rather than legal limits from the Posse Comitatus Act, thus preserving state control over Guard forces.

These developments underscore ongoing battles over executive authority, with the Fed case potentially reshaping removal powers for independent officials amid Trump's 2025 actions against agency leaders.

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The US Supreme Court has granted review in Bayer's high-profile Durnell case over Roundup weedkiller lawsuits, agreeing on January 16 to decide whether federal pesticide labeling laws preempt state failure-to-warn claims, a move that could limit thousands of pending cases and prompted Bayer shares to surge. Reuters reports the court also took up a related patent dispute involving Amarin's "skinny label" for a heart drug, setting the stage for rulings by June that may reshape pharmaceutical litigation. On the emergency docket, a recent 6-3 shadow ruling curtailed federal courts' use of nationwide injunctions, potentially reviving blocked policies on healthcare, abortion medication, and gender care amid ongoing disputes. Chief Justice John Roberts emphasized on Wednesday that the Constitution remains firm and unshaken ahead of the court's packed 2026 slate, which includes oral arguments this month on President Trump's power to remove Federal Reserve officials, challenges to Executive Order 14,160 on birthright citizenship, West Virginia's ban on transgender athletes in girls' sports under Title IX, and Second Amendment cases like United States v. Hemani testing gun bans for drug users and Hawaii's restrictions on concealed carry. The court also denied an emergency bid to oust a Fed board member and declined to hear an appeal from a Whitmer kidnap plot leader. Rulings on Trump's global tariffs, alongside Voting Rights Act and Colorado conversion therapy cases, are slated for announcement tomorrow, January 20.

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