Jimmy Hoover

Jimmy Hoover covers the Supreme Court for The National Law Journal. He can be reached at [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter: @JimmyHooverDC.

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May 10, 2023 | National Law Journal

'Disingenuous,' 'Underwhelming': How Justices Battled Over Campaign Finance Law

Justice John Paul Stevens' papers reveal divisions on high court leading to decision in McConnell v. FEC.

By Jimmy Hoover

6 minute read

May 05, 2023 | National Law Journal

Supreme Court Blocks Execution After Unusual Request From State Attorney General

The justices issued a stay pending their consideration of a condemned Oklahoma inmate's petition for review.

By Jimmy Hoover

4 minute read

May 05, 2023 | National Law Journal

To Drop or Not to Drop? Supreme Court Asks Whether Major Election Case Has Been Rendered Moot

The justices seek additional briefing in advance of issuing a decision—or not—in the closely watched "Moore v. Harper" appeal.

By Jimmy Hoover

3 minute read

May 04, 2023 | National Law Journal

Oklahoma Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Stop State's Own Execution of Condemned Inmate

"I have never seen anything like this," criminal law expert says of Oklahoma attorney general's petition.

By Jimmy Hoover

5 minute read

May 03, 2023 | National Law Journal

Stevens' Papers Reveal He Sought to Strengthen Landmark Affirmative Action Ruling

That 2003 decision "Grutter v. Bollinger" appears to be in jeopardy with reconstituted court.

By Jimmy Hoover

7 minute read

May 02, 2023 | National Law Journal

Senators Debate Constitutionality of Imposing Ethics Law on Supreme Court

Senate Judiciary Committee splits along party lines over separation-of-powers issue.

By Jimmy Hoover

7 minute read

May 01, 2023 | National Law Journal

Supreme Court Ethics Hearing Will Include Testimony From 3 Democratic, 2 GOP Picks

Senate Judiciary Committee convenes session as justices face intense public scrutiny.

By Jimmy Hoover

4 minute read

May 01, 2023 | National Law Journal

Supreme Court Will Review Burden of Proof of Corporate Whistleblowers

The justices will consider if and when the burden shifts to employers to show they did not unlawfully retaliate against a whistleblowing employee.

By Jimmy Hoover

4 minute read

May 01, 2023 | National Law Journal

Supreme Court to Consider Overruling 'Chevron' Deference

Justices will examine whether courts should consider deferring to agency interpretations of ambiguous statutory authority.

By Jimmy Hoover

6 minute read

April 28, 2023 | National Law Journal

Alito Says He Has a 'Pretty Good Idea Who' Leaked 'Dobbs' Draft

The author of decision that overturned "Roe" lacks the "level of proof" necessary to name the culprit.

By Jimmy Hoover

4 minute read

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