Morning Wire SCOTUS Rulings & Federal Budget Forecast | Afternoon Update | 6.20.24
Jun 20, 2024
This update dives into recent Supreme Court decisions impacting taxation, criminal defense, and civil rights. It also discusses new legislation in Louisiana on the display of the Ten Commandments in schools, likely facing challenges ahead. The podcast shifts focus to the serious aftermath of a train derailment in Ohio, including environmental and health concerns for surrounding states. Lastly, it touches on the looming federal budget deficit and ongoing legal matters involving IBM, rounding off with a tribute to the late Donald Sutherland.
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Supreme Court Rulings
- The Supreme Court upheld a tax on foreign corporate investments, ruling against investors who challenged the tax.
- The court also ruled against a drug mule and sent a civil rights claim back to a lower court.
Ten Commandments in Louisiana Schools
- Louisiana mandated the Ten Commandments' display in all public school classrooms, from kindergarten to universities.
- Opponents plan to challenge the law, while proponents cite the commandments' historical significance.
East Palestine Derailment Impact
- The East Palestine train derailment spread pollution across 16 states, impacting 110 million people.
- Norfolk Southern settled a $600 million lawsuit following the incident.