SCOTUSblog

SCOTUSblog is a news website that provides comprehensive coverage of the U.S. Supreme Court without bias and according to high journalistic and legal ethical standards. The website is dedicated to reporting on every major merits case before the court, as well as providing access to all related briefs. It also covers nominations to the court, offers analytical pieces, statistics relating to the court's term, and various special projects. The primary topics covered by the articles include challenges to rulings concerning homelessness and criminal penalties, Supreme Court decisions on cases involving constitutional rights, and analysis of nominations to the court.

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The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This news site is known for its high journalistic standards. It strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. It has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

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Conflicts of Interest

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Contradictions

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Examples:

  • SCOTUS ruled in the Grants Pass vs. Johnson case, overturning a previous 2018 court ruling that ticketing members of the homeless community for sleeping in public constituted cruel and unusual punishment.
  • The Supreme Court allows cities to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside in public places.
  • The Supreme Court is set to consider a challenge to rulings from a California-based appeals court that found punishing people for sleeping outside when shelter space is lacking amounts to unconstitutional cruel and unusual punishment.

Deceptions

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Recent Articles

  • Supreme Court to Rule on Trump's Immunity from Criminal Prosecution for 2020 Election Actions on July 1, 2024

    Supreme Court to Rule on Trump's Immunity from Criminal Prosecution for 2020 Election Actions on July 1, 2024

    Broke On: Monday, 01 July 2024 The Supreme Court is poised to rule on Donald Trump's immunity from criminal prosecution for his actions regarding the 2020 election on July 1, 2024. Trump faces a four-count indictment in Georgia over attempts to overturn election results and obstruct Congress certification. The court may set a new test for determining which official acts receive immunity, potentially delaying the trial further.
  • Supreme Court Ruling Allows Cities to Enact Stricter Homeless Camping Laws

    Supreme Court Ruling Allows Cities to Enact Stricter Homeless Camping Laws

    Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024 The Supreme Court overturned a 1984 decision, allowing cities to enforce camping bans for the homeless without facing cruel and unusual punishment claims. In a separate case, the court narrowed the definition of impairment in relation to records used in official proceedings.
  • Supreme Court Narrows Scope of Obstruction Charge in Jan. 6 Capitol Case, Potentially Affecting Hundreds of Defendants

    Supreme Court Narrows Scope of Obstruction Charge in Jan. 6 Capitol Case, Potentially Affecting Hundreds of Defendants

    Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024 The Supreme Court narrowed the interpretation of Section 1512(c)(2) of Title 18 of the US Code in a ruling that could impact over 300 Jan. 6 defendants and two charges against former President Trump. The decision, which was met with dissent, focuses on obstructing an official proceeding to apply only to evidence tampering.
  • Supreme Court Set to Issue Opinions on Abortion, Gun Rights, and Trump's Immunity

    Supreme Court Set to Issue Opinions on Abortion, Gun Rights, and Trump's Immunity

    Broke On: Thursday, 20 June 2024 The Supreme Court is set to issue opinions on key cases, including abortion rights, gun rights, and former President Trump's 'absolute immunity.' The conservative court may strike down major federal regulations and could block more executive actions. Decisions on restraining orders for domestic violence and social media content moderation are also expected.
  • Supreme Court to Decide on Constitutionality of Grants Pass's Homeless Ordinances: Implications for Cities and Housing Solutions

    Supreme Court to Decide on Constitutionality of Grants Pass's Homeless Ordinances: Implications for Cities and Housing Solutions

    Broke On: Friday, 19 April 2024 The Supreme Court will hear a case on the constitutionality of ordinances in Grants Pass, Oregon that prohibit homeless individuals from using blankets, pillows, or cardboard boxes for protection while sleeping within city limits. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has previously ruled such laws as illegal due to violating the Eighth Amendment's ban on cruel and unusual punishment when no shelters are available. The outcome could have far-reaching implications for cities across the country dealing with homelessness, potentially leading to more arrests and fines instead of focusing on housing solutions.

  • U.S. Supreme Court Reviews Cases on Gun Laws and Other Significant Issues

    Broke On: Tuesday, 07 November 2023 The U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing several cases related to gun laws. One case involves a federal law that disarms domestic abusers. Another case under review could potentially expand gun rights protections. The court is also reviewing a case seeking compensation from oil companies for the threat posed by coastal land loss.