U.S. Supreme Court

政治

We tracked California’s lawsuits against Donald Trump. Here’s where the state won — and lost

California sued Donald Trump 123 times during his first presidency. Trump lost about two-thirds of cases filed against his administration, but that doesn't guarantee the same results this time around.

经过 安娜·B·伊瓦拉 和 本·克里斯托弗 • 1 月 20, 2025

环境

Supreme Court to weigh in on case involving California’s power to clean its air

The Supreme Court justices agreed to review whether oil companies have standing to try to overturn a federal waiver for a California clean-car rule that ramped up electric car sales. The standards are the cornerstone of California's efforts to clean its air and combat climate change.

经过 亚历杭德罗·拉佐 • 12 月 13, 2024

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Newsom’s push to enforce anti-camping laws repeats California’s past mistakes on homelessness

Newsom's executive order to enforce sweeps of homeless encampments only harms unhoused people further. Clearing encampments cause people to lose their belongings, connections to family and friends, and dignity — it is not the answer to the homelessness crisis.

By Reba Stevens • 7 月 31, 2024

政治

The Supreme Court took powers away from federal regulators. Do California rules offer a backstop?

In three rulings the U.S. Supreme Court dealt a body blow to the federal bureaucracy. From healthcare to climate to workers’ rights, California’s rules often go farther.

经过 本·克里斯托弗 • 7 月 10, 2024

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How the Grants Pass ruling gives California a shot at a better law to address homelessness

By deciding that unsheltered people have no constitutional protection to camp on public property, the divided Supreme Court reflects the political polarization around homelessness — where everyone is correct depending on which side of the glass they choose to look through. What if the legal, moral and policy choice was different?

By Darrell Steinberg • 6 月 28, 2024

政治

为什么加文·纽瑟姆的枪支管制宪法修正案没有超越加州  

Since Gov. Newsom proposed a 28th Amendment one year ago, there has been far more progress on online petitions than in other state legislatures. His team says the effort will pick up speed in 2025.

经过 阿列克谢·科塞夫 • 6 月 7, 2024

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The U.S. Supreme Court just gave California a major opportunity to lower housing costs

A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on housing impact fees has given California lawmakers an opening to address a key barrier to construction: cost.

By Louis Mirante • 4 月 23, 2024

无家可归

California leaders take sides in monumental Supreme Court case on homelessness

The U.S. Supreme Court is about to hear a case that will have major implications on homelessness policy in California. Find out where your leaders stand on the issue.

经过 玛丽莎肯德尔 • 4 月 18, 2024

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California’s high construction costs limit housing. A Supreme Court decision might help

Extremely high construction costs make it difficult for California to solve its housing crisis, but a Supreme Court decision on impact fees could lower some costs.

经过 丹·沃尔特斯 • 4 月 16, 2024

健康

California clinics brace for fallout from Arizona abortion ban

Even before the ruling, confusion about abortion restrictions brought Arizona patients, and others, to California health care providers, straining some facilities’ staff.

经过 黛博拉·布伦南 • 4 月 10, 2024