Weekly Supreme Court News Digest — March 17, 2025

This week, the spotlight is on various pivotal cases and significant developments related to the U.S. Supreme Court. Below is an overview of noteworthy articles and commentary shaping the discourse:

Key Headlines This Week

• Disability Rights in Education: A disabled teenager from Maple Grove has taken her school district to the U.S. Supreme Court, alleging discrimination. The case highlights ongoing issues surrounding educational rights for students with disabilities. (Source: James Walsh, The Minnesota Star Tribune)
• Immigration Policies Under Scrutiny: The Trump administration has been promoting its use of the Alien Enemies Act for deportations. However, a federal judge has recently imposed a temporary block on this measure, raising questions about its future. (Contributors: Megan Lebowitz, Julia Ainsley, Gary Grumbach, Nnamdi Egwuonwu, NBC News)
• Execution Methods in Focus: A federal appeals court has upheld Louisiana’s plan to proceed with nitrogen gas executions, scheduled for next week, sparking debate over execution methods used in the state. (Source: Andrea Gallo, Meghan Friedmann, John Simerman, Joseph Cranney, The Times-Picayune of New Orleans)
• Impact of Personal Relationships on Judicial Decisions: An analysis of how Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s personal associations may influence significant Supreme Court cases in the near future. (Source: Linda Jacobson, The Guardian)
• Birthright Citizenship Legal Challenges: Legal experts have expressed critical views on the Trump administration’s recent Supreme Court appeal regarding birthright citizenship, questioning its legal foundations. (Source: David G. Savage, The Los Angeles Times)

For further information on these cases and more updates from the Supreme Court, you can refer to the complete articles linked above.

Recommended Citation: Ellena Erskine,
“Weekly Supreme Court News Digest — March 17”
SCOTUSblog (March 17, 2025, 11:09 AM),
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