Lydia Wheeler
@lydiawheeler.bsky.social
Legal affairs reporter at The Wall Street Journal. Send tips to: lydia.wheeler@wsj.com
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Lydia Wheeler
@lydiawheeler.bsky.social
· Aug 25
Excited to announce I’ve joined The Wall Street Journal as a legal affairs reporter based in D.C. Today is my first day with this talented team.
Send tips on court cases, controversies and legal issues to lydia.wheeler@wsj.com or contact me securely on Signal: LWheeler.72
Send tips on court cases, controversies and legal issues to lydia.wheeler@wsj.com or contact me securely on Signal: LWheeler.72
Good morning from a sunny Washington where the Supreme Court is hearing arguments over the lawfulness of President Trump’s tariffs starting at 10.
We’re live blogging the proceedings. Follow along here:
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We’re live blogging the proceedings. Follow along here:
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Trump Tariffs Case at Supreme Court Today; Dow Futures Waver — Live Updates
Supreme Court justices will weigh whether Trump lawfully levied global tariffs without Congress's approval. Follow along for live updates, news and analysis.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Good morning from a sunny Washington where the Supreme Court is hearing arguments over the lawfulness of President Trump’s tariffs starting at 10.
We’re live blogging the proceedings. Follow along here:
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We’re live blogging the proceedings. Follow along here:
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Here's why former federal prosecutors say the Trump administration's case against New York AG Letitia James might never make it to trial. w/@cryanbarber.bsky.social
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Trump Got His Fraud Case Against Letitia James. Winning It Is a Different Question.
Former prosecutors say the U.S. government doesn’t normally bring mortgage-fraud allegations like those against New York’s attorney general.
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October 10, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Here's why former federal prosecutors say the Trump administration's case against New York AG Letitia James might never make it to trial. w/@cryanbarber.bsky.social
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Excited to announce I’ve joined The Wall Street Journal as a legal affairs reporter based in D.C. Today is my first day with this talented team.
Send tips on court cases, controversies and legal issues to lydia.wheeler@wsj.com or contact me securely on Signal: LWheeler.72
Send tips on court cases, controversies and legal issues to lydia.wheeler@wsj.com or contact me securely on Signal: LWheeler.72
August 25, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Excited to announce I’ve joined The Wall Street Journal as a legal affairs reporter based in D.C. Today is my first day with this talented team.
Send tips on court cases, controversies and legal issues to lydia.wheeler@wsj.com or contact me securely on Signal: LWheeler.72
Send tips on court cases, controversies and legal issues to lydia.wheeler@wsj.com or contact me securely on Signal: LWheeler.72
NEW: The US Supreme Court is fueling criticism that it’s treating presidential administrations differently and acting as a partisan partner of Donald Trump in continuing to greenlight his policies without any explanation.
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Supreme Court Faces Heat After Unexplained Rulings for Trump
The US Supreme Court is fueling criticism that it’s treating presidential administrations differently and acting as a partisan partner of Donald Trump in continuing to greenlight his policies without ...
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July 15, 2025 at 5:23 PM
NEW: The US Supreme Court is fueling criticism that it’s treating presidential administrations differently and acting as a partisan partner of Donald Trump in continuing to greenlight his policies without any explanation.
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NEWS: Former Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar is rejoining Cooley LLP, where she worked before representing President Joe Biden’s administration at the US Supreme Court.
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Biden SG Elizabeth Prelogar to Rejoin Cooley After Harvard Stint
Former Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar is returning to Cooley LLP, where she worked before representing President Joe Biden’s administration at the US Supreme Court.
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July 10, 2025 at 4:51 PM
NEWS: Former Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar is rejoining Cooley LLP, where she worked before representing President Joe Biden’s administration at the US Supreme Court.
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The Fourth Circuit had the second-highest number of its rulings reviewed by the Supreme Court and they reversed every one.
The data suggests attorneys have been testing the waters to see if the liberal-leaning court could counterbalance the conservative Fifth Circuit.
The data suggests attorneys have been testing the waters to see if the liberal-leaning court could counterbalance the conservative Fifth Circuit.
Fourth Circuit Loses at Supreme Court With Every Ruling Reversed
Among the federal appeals courts, the Fourth Circuit was the biggest loser at the US Supreme Court this term.
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July 7, 2025 at 4:22 PM
The Fourth Circuit had the second-highest number of its rulings reviewed by the Supreme Court and they reversed every one.
The data suggests attorneys have been testing the waters to see if the liberal-leaning court could counterbalance the conservative Fifth Circuit.
The data suggests attorneys have been testing the waters to see if the liberal-leaning court could counterbalance the conservative Fifth Circuit.
Good morning from the Supreme Court on the last day of the term.
We’re expected to get 6 rulings starting at 10 on Obamacare preventive services, religious opt outs to LGBTQ-themed books in elementary school, and Trump’s birthright citizenship restrictions.
We’re expected to get 6 rulings starting at 10 on Obamacare preventive services, religious opt outs to LGBTQ-themed books in elementary school, and Trump’s birthright citizenship restrictions.
June 27, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Good morning from the Supreme Court on the last day of the term.
We’re expected to get 6 rulings starting at 10 on Obamacare preventive services, religious opt outs to LGBTQ-themed books in elementary school, and Trump’s birthright citizenship restrictions.
We’re expected to get 6 rulings starting at 10 on Obamacare preventive services, religious opt outs to LGBTQ-themed books in elementary school, and Trump’s birthright citizenship restrictions.
We've got 6 decisions coming from the Supreme Court tomorrow, which is the last day of the term.
They involve Trump's efforts to restrict birthright citizenship, an age verification law for porn sites in Texas, and Obamacare's no-cost coverage of preventive health services.
Today's big ruling:
They involve Trump's efforts to restrict birthright citizenship, an age verification law for porn sites in Texas, and Obamacare's no-cost coverage of preventive health services.
Today's big ruling:
Supreme Court Backs State Bid to Defund Planned Parenthood (1)
The US Supreme Court ruled for South Carolina in its bid to exclude a Planned Parenthood affiliate from its Medicaid program.
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June 26, 2025 at 7:06 PM
We've got 6 decisions coming from the Supreme Court tomorrow, which is the last day of the term.
They involve Trump's efforts to restrict birthright citizenship, an age verification law for porn sites in Texas, and Obamacare's no-cost coverage of preventive health services.
Today's big ruling:
They involve Trump's efforts to restrict birthright citizenship, an age verification law for porn sites in Texas, and Obamacare's no-cost coverage of preventive health services.
Today's big ruling:
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson called textualism “incessantly malleable” and accused her colleagues of giving the perception that the Supreme Court favors moneyed interests over ordinary citizens in two pointed dissents issued Friday.
Jackson Goes It Alone in Rebuke of Supreme Court Colleagues
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson called textualism “incessantly malleable” and accused her colleagues of giving the perception that the Supreme Court favors moneyed interests over ordinary citizens in on...
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June 20, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson called textualism “incessantly malleable” and accused her colleagues of giving the perception that the Supreme Court favors moneyed interests over ordinary citizens in two pointed dissents issued Friday.
Good morning from a Supreme Court that’s getting a face lift.
More opinions are coming at 10.
We’re waiting for rulings on religious opt outs for LGBT books in school, enforcement of Trump’s birthright citizenship restrictions and Obamacare coverage for certain preventive health services.
More opinions are coming at 10.
We’re waiting for rulings on religious opt outs for LGBT books in school, enforcement of Trump’s birthright citizenship restrictions and Obamacare coverage for certain preventive health services.
June 20, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Good morning from a Supreme Court that’s getting a face lift.
More opinions are coming at 10.
We’re waiting for rulings on religious opt outs for LGBT books in school, enforcement of Trump’s birthright citizenship restrictions and Obamacare coverage for certain preventive health services.
More opinions are coming at 10.
We’re waiting for rulings on religious opt outs for LGBT books in school, enforcement of Trump’s birthright citizenship restrictions and Obamacare coverage for certain preventive health services.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson reported making over $2 million off her memoir last year, according to her financial disclosure released Tuesday.
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Justice Jackson Reports Earning Over $2 Million for Memoir (1)
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson reported making over $2 million off her memoir last year, according to her financial disclosure released Tuesday.
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June 17, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson reported making over $2 million off her memoir last year, according to her financial disclosure released Tuesday.
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My colleague @kimberlyrobinsn.bsky.social will answer all your burning questions about the Supreme Court and its cases this term.
Join the discussion on Reddit starting at 1 pm ET.
Join the discussion on Reddit starting at 1 pm ET.
Supreme Court reporter Kimberly Robinson will answer your questions about what cases we are watching for the Supreme Court to release before their end of term today during a Reddit AMA in r/scotus from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET. bit.ly/3ZqBKf9
June 13, 2025 at 2:47 PM
My colleague @kimberlyrobinsn.bsky.social will answer all your burning questions about the Supreme Court and its cases this term.
Join the discussion on Reddit starting at 1 pm ET.
Join the discussion on Reddit starting at 1 pm ET.
We'll get opinions from the court starting at 10.
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June 12, 2025 at 1:37 PM
We'll get opinions from the court starting at 10.
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The US Supreme Court is pausing automated email notifications for court actions after it accidentally sent alerts in pending cases three days early last week.
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Supreme Court Pauses Auto Notifications After Software Glitch
The US Supreme Court is pausing automated email notifications for court actions after it accidentally sent alerts in pending cases three days early last week.
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June 12, 2025 at 1:34 PM
The US Supreme Court is pausing automated email notifications for court actions after it accidentally sent alerts in pending cases three days early last week.
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June 10, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Have a tip related to the Supreme Court, its cases or the parties involved? Do you know about something happening with its staff, security or operations? Share it with me privately on Signal.
The Supreme Court agreed to hear several cases corporate America brought seeking to rein in class actions this term only to later say they shouldn’t have taken the appeals.
It’s an emerging and potentially worrisome pattern. @kimberlyrobinsn.bsky.social and I report on why.
It’s an emerging and potentially worrisome pattern. @kimberlyrobinsn.bsky.social and I report on why.
Supreme Court Keeps Rejecting Class Action Cases After Arguments
The US Supreme Court agreed to hear several cases corporate America brought seeking to rein in class actions this term only to later say they shouldn’t have taken the appeals.
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June 6, 2025 at 4:04 PM
The Supreme Court agreed to hear several cases corporate America brought seeking to rein in class actions this term only to later say they shouldn’t have taken the appeals.
It’s an emerging and potentially worrisome pattern. @kimberlyrobinsn.bsky.social and I report on why.
It’s an emerging and potentially worrisome pattern. @kimberlyrobinsn.bsky.social and I report on why.
We'll get Supreme Court opinions starting at 10 am.
The justices have 33 cases left to decide.
The justices have 33 cases left to decide.
June 5, 2025 at 1:49 PM
We'll get Supreme Court opinions starting at 10 am.
The justices have 33 cases left to decide.
The justices have 33 cases left to decide.
Conservative justices all but invited additional gun rights cases and advocates will soon have multiple chances to try again for a constitutional right to own an AR-15.
Conservative Justices Welcome Assault Weapon Ban Challenges
Conservative justices all but invited additional gun rights cases and advocates will soon have multiple chances to try again for a constitutional right to own an AR-15.
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June 3, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Conservative justices all but invited additional gun rights cases and advocates will soon have multiple chances to try again for a constitutional right to own an AR-15.
Supreme Court rejects two major gun cases, leaving in place a Maryland ban on so-called assault weapons and a Rhode Island ban on high-capacity magazines.
June 2, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Supreme Court rejects two major gun cases, leaving in place a Maryland ban on so-called assault weapons and a Rhode Island ban on high-capacity magazines.
Tfw your mom texts on a Saturday morning that she’s going to your little hometown library’s very impressive book sale and asks what books you want her to try to find 🥰📚😍
May 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Tfw your mom texts on a Saturday morning that she’s going to your little hometown library’s very impressive book sale and asks what books you want her to try to find 🥰📚😍
Trump’s angry at judges he nominated even as his policies are faring better with his appointees.
The wins don’t appear to be enough for Trump, who attacked the adviser he relied on to fill vacancies. The move risks alienating the conservative legal movement that helped elect him in 2016.
The wins don’t appear to be enough for Trump, who attacked the adviser he relied on to fill vacancies. The move risks alienating the conservative legal movement that helped elect him in 2016.
Trump Risks Alienating Traditional Conservatives with Leo Attack
President Donald Trump’s anger at the courts is extending to judges he nominated even as his policies fare better among his appointees.
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May 30, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Trump’s angry at judges he nominated even as his policies are faring better with his appointees.
The wins don’t appear to be enough for Trump, who attacked the adviser he relied on to fill vacancies. The move risks alienating the conservative legal movement that helped elect him in 2016.
The wins don’t appear to be enough for Trump, who attacked the adviser he relied on to fill vacancies. The move risks alienating the conservative legal movement that helped elect him in 2016.
President Trump slammed the Federalist Society and it's former leader on Truth Social, calling Leonard Leo a "sleazebag."
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Trump Slams Ex-Federalist Society Leader Leo After Tariff Ruling
President Donald Trump said he was “disappointed” in the Federalist Society and called out as a “sleazebag,” the group’s former leader Leonard Leo, who served as an influential adviser on judicial nom...
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May 30, 2025 at 2:41 AM
President Trump slammed the Federalist Society and it's former leader on Truth Social, calling Leonard Leo a "sleazebag."
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The Supreme Court reined in environmental impact studies and in doing so told courts they have to defer to agencies.
But the justices weren't limiting their decision last term in Loper Bright.
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But the justices weren't limiting their decision last term in Loper Bright.
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Supreme Court Curtails Sweeping Environmental Impact Studies (2)
The US Supreme Court reined in the scope of environmental impact studies and in doing so said courts must defer to agencies when considering if they’re detailed enough.
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May 29, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The Supreme Court reined in environmental impact studies and in doing so told courts they have to defer to agencies.
But the justices weren't limiting their decision last term in Loper Bright.
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But the justices weren't limiting their decision last term in Loper Bright.
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Only one decision from the Supreme Court:
Seven County Infrastructure v. Eagle County, Colorado. Court reversed DC Circuit decision 8-0. Gorsuch recused.
Case deals with an environmental impact statement for railroad line construction.
Seven County Infrastructure v. Eagle County, Colorado. Court reversed DC Circuit decision 8-0. Gorsuch recused.
Case deals with an environmental impact statement for railroad line construction.
May 29, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Only one decision from the Supreme Court:
Seven County Infrastructure v. Eagle County, Colorado. Court reversed DC Circuit decision 8-0. Gorsuch recused.
Case deals with an environmental impact statement for railroad line construction.
Seven County Infrastructure v. Eagle County, Colorado. Court reversed DC Circuit decision 8-0. Gorsuch recused.
Case deals with an environmental impact statement for railroad line construction.
Good morning from the Supreme Court where we'll get opinions starting at 10 am ET.
You can find those posted here:
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You can find those posted here:
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May 29, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Good morning from the Supreme Court where we'll get opinions starting at 10 am ET.
You can find those posted here:
www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/sli...
You can find those posted here:
www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/sli...