Ann E.
Ann E. Marimow is a Supreme Court correspondent for The Washington Post. She has previously covered state government and politics at the San Jose Mercury News in California and the Concord Monitor in New Hampshire before joining The Post in 2005. She graduated from Cornell University. Her reporting primarily focuses on cases heard by the Supreme Court, and she often breaks news about significant decisions made by the court. Marimow is known for her thorough analysis of legal matters and her ability to present complex information in an accessible manner.
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The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
85%
Examples:
- The author displays a slight lean towards the left in their reporting on cases involving affirmative action and abortion rights. They also use language that dehumanizes those who oppose affirmative action policies in education and military admissions.
Conflicts of Interest
50%
Examples:
- There are no clear examples of conflicts of interest in the author's reporting.
Contradictions
85%
Examples:
- There are instances where the author reports contradictory information within their articles, such as the case involving Idaho's abortion statute and EMTALA.
Deceptions
60%
Examples:
- The author uses emotional language and presents certain statements in a misleading manner, such as the claim that race-conscious admissions policies boosted racial diversity at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology.
Recent Articles
Supreme Court Orders Idaho Hospitals to Provide Emergency Abortion Care: A Legal Battle Over Federal Law and State Rights
Broke On: Thursday, 27 June 2024The Supreme Court ruled on June 27, 2024, that Idaho hospitals receiving federal funds must provide emergency abortion care to stabilize patients despite the state's ban. This decision came after a woman named Nicole Miller was denied treatment at St. Luke's Boise Medical Center and sent out of state for an abortion due to heavy bleeding and hemorrhaging during her pregnancy. The court dismissed the appeal without addressing whether federal law mandating doctors provide care overrides state bans, leaving both sides frustrated. 
Supreme Court Upholds Gun Ban for Domestic Violence Restraining Order Cases: A Landmark Decision for Victim Safety
Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024The Supreme Court upheld a federal law that bans guns for individuals under domestic violence restraining orders, marking the first major test of its 2022 gun rights ruling. In the case U.S. v. Rahimi, Chief Justice John Roberts affirmed historical practices and previous firearm laws to limit access to firearms for those who pose a credible threat to intimate partners. 
Supreme Court Upholds Controversial Tax Provision: Section 965 and Its Implications on Individual Rights and Tax System Integrity
Broke On: Thursday, 20 June 2024The Supreme Court upheld Section 965 of the 2017 tax package, imposing a one-time tax on offshore earnings. The decision was met with mixed reactions, with some viewing it as maintaining fiscal responsibility and others as an attack on property rights. The provision, part of larger corporate tax cuts, raised questions about Congress' powers and potential implications for wealth taxes and income inequality. 
Supreme Court Upholds Access to Abortion Medication Mifepristone in Landmark Decision
Broke On: Thursday, 13 June 2024The Supreme Court unanimously upheld access to the widely used abortion medication mifepristone, rejecting a challenge from anti-abortion doctors. The ruling leaves open the possibility for future challenges in states looking to restrict medication abortion. President Biden welcomed the decision as a victory for reproductive freedom but acknowledged that the fight is far from over. 
Supreme Court Decision on Homeless Encampments: Balancing Civil Liberties and Public Safety
Broke On: Monday, 22 April 2024The Supreme Court is set to rule on the balance between civil liberties and public safety in handling homeless encampments, potentially giving cities more power to clear public spaces. This decision comes amidst an affordable housing crisis and increasing homelessness. Critics argue that such measures disproportionately affect homeless individuals, while experts stress the need for long-term solutions addressing the root causes of homelessness. 
Former White House Adviser Peter Navarro Sentenced to Four Months in Prison for Contempt of Congress
Broke On: Monday, 18 March 2024Former White House adviser Peter Navarro will be sentenced to four months in prison for contempt of Congress after refusing to comply with a subpoena seeking information about his role in efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. He is the first former White House official ever jailed for this offense and must report to a minimum-security federal Bureau of Prisons satellite camp in Miami on Tuesday. 
Supreme Court Declines to Hear Challenge to Thomas Jefferson High School Admissions Program
Broke On: Tuesday, 20 February 2024The Supreme Court has declined to hear a case challenging the admissions program at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Virginia, which was designed to increase racial and economic diversity. The new policy did not take race into account but is considered race-neutral but race-blind. If adopted, it would be a legal earthquake as it goes beyond rejection of affirmative action and bans admissions policies that do not actually take race into account. 
Supreme Court Allows West Point to Continue Using Race in Admissions Process
Broke On: Saturday, 03 February 2024The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the United States Military Academy at West Point, allowing it to continue using race as a factor in its admissions process. The court denied an emergency request from Students for Fair Admissions (SFA) that sought to temporarily block West Point's use of race while SFA's lawsuit against the academy proceeded through lower courts. 
Idaho's Abortion Ban in Emergency Rooms: A Legal Battle Continues
Broke On: Friday, 05 January 2024The Supreme Court has temporarily allowed Idaho to enforce its strict abortion ban in emergency rooms while a legal fight continues. The court will hear arguments in the case this spring and placed it on hold until then.