WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch The Trump-Musk Divorce / The Supreme Court's Busy June
Jun 6, 2025
Join Kim Strassel, a columnist for The Wall Street Journal, as she delves into the surprising fallout between Trump and Musk over a GOP spending bill. The escalating feud raises questions about legislative consensus and the future of key political negotiations. Strassel also highlights the Supreme Court's unanimous decisions on crucial issues like religious tax exemptions, showcasing the delicate balance of law and politics. It’s a compelling discussion on how these events shape the political landscape and influence voters.
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Equal Protection in Discrimination
- The Supreme Court unanimously ruled no different legal standard for majority vs minority discrimination claims exists under the 1964 Civil Rights Act.
- Justices Thomas and Gorsuch opined equal protection goes further, rejecting complex majority-minority distinctions in discrimination law.
Protecting Religious Nonprofits
- The Supreme Court unanimously ruled Wisconsin cannot deny religious nonprofits tax exemptions based on secular nature of services.
- Justice Sotomayor called it denominational discrimination, affirming strong protection for religious liberty in charitable work.
Supreme Court Unanimity Insights
- Nearly half of Supreme Court cases last term were unanimous, including important rulings on ballot access and abortion pill lawsuits.
- Unanimity often signals adherence to law rather than politics, despite perceptions of court division.