U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS)

February 28, 2023

Biden’s plan to forgive student loans may be in jeopardy after Supreme Court arguments

Conservative majority on U.S. Supreme Court expressed doubts about canceling $400 billion in student loan debt.

June 29, 2022

Charter schools, abundant in California, could be a Supreme Court target

Critics of the Carson v. Makin decision are warning that charter schools could be drawn into the next skirmish over religious expression.

January 13, 2022

Blind students fight for accessible college classes

Blind students sued the Los Angeles Community College District claiming that they weren’t given accessible materials in math classes.

December 30, 2021

‘Unintentional discrimination’ at the heart of disability lawsuit against California community college district

Federal discrimination case focuses on blind students' access to handouts and textbooks needed to participate in class.

June 28, 2021

How Supreme Court decision frees schools from monitoring off-campus speech

The ruling is a significant step for schools trying to navigate the constantly evolving technology landscape

June 27, 2018

High court ends mandatory fees collected by public unions

In a decision that could do significant damage to the finances of the California Teachers Association and other public sector unions, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that unions can no longer collect compulsory fees from the workers they represent.

David Washburn And John Fensterwald

Legislation

June 22, 2018

Lawmakers give California unions new protections as Supreme Court ruling looms

Language added to the state budget will make it easier for unions to recruit and keep members as the high court is set to rule on the mandatory fees they charge.