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SCOTUS Faces Trump Loyalty Test in New Term

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — When the Supreme Court began its 2025–26 term on Monday, legal observers, scholars, and advocates warned that the justices are again positioned to shape the country’s direction on equality, freedom, and democracy itself.

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October 7, 2025

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By Stacy M. Brown
Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent

When the Supreme Court began its 2025–26 term on Monday, legal observers, scholars, and advocates warned that the justices are again positioned to shape the country’s direction on equality, freedom, and democracy itself.

The new docket is filled with cases involving race, gender, campaign finance, and presidential authority. At the D.C. Bar’s annual Supreme Court Review and Preview, more than one hundred attendees gathered in person and virtually to hear predictions about the cases that could define the nation’s future. Moderator Daniel Woofter said the “polarization of the Court is undeniable.” According to figures discussed at the event, Chief Justice John Roberts joined the majority 95 percent of the time during the previous term, while Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito aligned 97 percent of the time. Elaine Goldenberg of Munger, Tolles and Olson said what was once a rarely used emergency docket has now become “a huge part of the Supreme Court’s work.” She said the docket has allowed the justices to act on politically charged cases without the full process of hearings.

That process could again be used to decide cases on transgender rights, conversion therapy, and the limits of presidential authority. In Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J., transgender students are asking the Court to overturn laws that prevent them from competing on teams that match their gender identity. The United States filed briefs opposing those challenges. “It doesn’t seem likely to me that the challengers of both laws are likely to prevail,” Goldenberg stated, noting that the government’s arguments were “sharp in tone” and clearly presented. The PBS NewsHour described this year’s docket as “a reflection of the cultural and partisan clashes of American politics.” One of the most significant cases, Louisiana v. Callais, will determine whether the state must create another majority-Black congressional district under the Voting Rights Act. The case follows Allen v. Milligan, which required Alabama to add a second Black-majority district. The late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg once warned that removing protections from the Voting Rights Act was “like throwing away your umbrella in a rainstorm because you are not getting wet.”

Another case, Chiles v. Salazar, challenges Colorado’s law banning conversion therapy for minors. The lawsuit claims the ban violates free speech and religious liberty. Medical and mental health organizations have long described conversion therapy as dangerous and harmful to young people. In National Republican Senatorial Committee v. Federal Election Commission, former Senator JD Vance is asking the Court to strike down restrictions on how political parties and candidates can coordinate campaign spending. William Jay of Goodwin Procter said the lawsuit “blurs the line between giving and spending.” He said the longstanding rule that giving money to candidates can create corruption risks while spending personal funds counts as free speech is now in question.

The Court will also consider Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump, a case challenging tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. “There was no relationship between the products and the drug trafficking cited to justify the tariffs,” said Morgan Ratner of Sullivan and Cromwell. She explained that the case tests how far presidents can extend their authority during so-called national emergencies. SCOTUSblog reported that the Court has added several other cases touching on guns, property rights, and government power, including a challenge to Hawaii’s law that prevents people from carrying handguns on private property without the owner’s consent. The Court will also review disputes over compensation for property confiscated in Cuba and how the Fifth Amendment’s takings clause applies in those cases.

Legal analyst Elie Mystal wrote in The Nation that the Court “has been corrupted and weaponized” and now functions as “an antidemocratic enforcement mechanism of the Republican political agenda.” He said Democrats missed an opportunity to push for real reform after the Dobbs ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade. Mystal said, “The Supreme Court does not have the final say over how we have to live as a society. We do.” The PBS NewsHour reported that the Court’s current majority now favors what is known as originalism, the belief that the Constitution should be interpreted as it was understood when first ratified, rather than as a living document that evolves with society. Scholars said this view has already changed national law on abortion, guns, affirmative action, and federal regulation.

The Court’s rulings this term are expected to affect elections, education, civil rights, and the limits of government power. Public confidence in the judiciary has reached record lows. One panelist at the D.C. Bar discussion said, “Every ruling this term will tell us something about what kind of country we still are.”

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NFL: Week Two Recap | Jalen Hurts did not fold; Caleb Williams exits game with injury

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts found Darius Cooper with nine seconds left for the game winning touchdown as his team beat the Tennessee Titans 24-20 in Nashville. Hurts finished the day 26/37 for 264 yards. He threw for two touchdowns and two interceptions. Prior to the final drive, the Eagles ran 25 plays for 45 […]
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Prior to the final drive, the Eagles ran 25 plays for 45 yards. During the final drive Hurts went 6-8 with 61 passing yards and the touchdown. Titans defensive tackle — and team captain — Jeffery Simmons said this week that the way to defend Jalen Hurts is to make him “play quarterback.”

Hurts said to Simmons after today’s game: “You started that sh**. I had to finish it.”

Running back Saquon Barkley suffered a stinger in the first half but he ultimately finished the game. He had four carries and nine yards and one catch for eleven yards. He will get an MRI for his injury, but admitted to Cameron Wolfe of the NFL Network he was fine.

Caleb Williams leaves game against Vikings with apparent lower-body injury

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was helped off the field with a right leg injury with 7:42 remaining in the fourth quarter. Williams was down, writhing in pain after scrambling to his left. After departing the injury tent, Williams raised his right fist, acknowledging the crowd while expressing his frustration. Testing will commence on Monday to find out more details about his injury.

“We’ll know tomorrow,” Johnson admitted regarding Williams’ injury. “He’s in good spirits. He’s a team player.”

Williams finished the day with 138 passing yards and one interception.

“I’m actually happy it’s nothing with the knee — that was my first inclination,” Johnson said. “But, a hamstring could be pretty damaging as well. So, we’ll see. We’ll see how bad it is tomorrow and we’ll go from there.”

Bryce Young once again dominated the Falcons

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young is 5-1 against the Atlanta Falcons and is undefeated at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Today, Young threw for 287 yards and three touchdowns as he led the Panthers to a 34-3 dismembering of the Atlanta Falcons. Georgia Tech alumnus Darren Waller caught two touchdowns and linebacker Devin Lloyd returned one of his two interceptions for a touchdown.

Cooper Rush started his second straight game for the Falcons and it did not go well. The partisan crowd voiced their displeasure after Rush completed 10/17 passes for 86 yards and two interceptions. Jack Strand entered the game for Rush prompting cheers from the Falcons fans. The rookie threw a pick-six on his first career pass attempt. Strand was the first QB to accomplish that feat since Sam Darnold in 2018 and is the first Falcons player to do that since Brett Favre in 1991. Strand finished the day with 59 passing yards and 16 rushing yards.

According to reports, quarterback Michael Penix, Jr. is expected to make his season debut this Thursday at the Green Bay Packers. His return should help the Falcons. They are the first team since the 2008 Rams to not run any plays in the red zone after the first two games to open a season.

The bright spots for the Falcons today were the Spelman College Jaguarettes performing with the Falcons cheerleaders and Florida A&M’s marching band, The Marching 100, also performed during halftime!

Jayden Daniels gets carted off after apparent arm injury

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels appeared to injure his left elbow on the final play of the first half in his game against the Dallas Cowboys. During the play, Daniels got stepped on, braced himself for the fall, and his elbow bent the wrong way. Daniels draped a towel over his head as he exited the field on the cart.

He was later ruled out.

Daniels suffered a dislocated elbow to the same arm during week nine of last season against the Washington Commanders, which led to him being shut down for the remainder of the season.

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The Complete Negotiation Framework — Every Stage, Every Tactic, Every Win

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Negotiation framework stages, tactics, and winning strategies from AutoNetwork

Roosevelt Gist and Roosevelt deliver the complete vehicle-purchase negotiation framework in Episode 8 of The Color of Our Money Is Green. This episode covers the three foundations of every effective negotiation, the full seven-stage negotiation sequence with exact language for every stage, and five of the most common dealership tactics with the specific response each one requires.
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Mazda CX-90 interior with heated seats offering premium comfort.

Experience ultimate comfort in the CX-90. Nappa leather, heated/ventilated seats, 8-way power adjustments, and memory settings for both front passengers. The heated steering wheel with memory tilt/telescope adds premium convenience.

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