Morning Wire Supreme Court Strikes Down Biden Student Loan Plan & Chinese Land Purchase Ban | Afternoon Update | 6.30.23
Jun 30, 2023
The Supreme Court made waves by striking down Biden's student loan forgiveness plan and addressing free speech rights for a Christian graphic designer. A Florida law banning foreign nationals from purchasing property was deemed unconstitutional. Legal controversies continue with a verdict from the Parkland shooting trial and challenges to social media regulations for minors. In international news, a former vice president's surprise trip to Ukraine adds intrigue, while updates on baby formula health alerts and Madonna's recovery also highlight current events.
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Supreme Court Protects Religious Expression
- The Supreme Court sided with a Christian graphic designer.
- They said her religious freedom protects her from designing same-sex wedding websites.
Student Loan Forgiveness Blocked
- The Supreme Court blocked President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan.
- They deemed it an overreach of executive authority, requiring Congressional approval.
Florida Land Law Challenged
- The Justice Department declared a Florida law, banning certain Chinese citizens from buying property, unconstitutional.
- They claim it violates the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Protection Clause.