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Josh Emlen

Josh Emlen

Colorado

High school student, writer, and mock trial competitor. I created SLS to make legal news accessible and give students the tools to understand their rights and navigate today’s world. Feel free to contact me at josh@studentlawsupport.org.

Supreme Court Limits Nationwide Injunctions in 2025 Ruling

Supreme Court Limits Nationwide Injunctions in 2025 Ruling

The Supreme Court’s June 2025 decision in Trump v. CASA, Inc. made headlines by sharply limiting the power of federal judges to issue nationwide injunctions. For years, these injunctions have allowed a single judge to halt a federal law or policy nationwide. In the new ruling, a 6-3 majority

Trump Deploys National Guard in Washington, D.C.

Trump Deploys National Guard in Washington, D.C.

This move comes as the Trump administration attempts to crack down on criminal activity and homelessness.

Karen Read acquitted of Murder: All you need to know

Karen Read acquitted of Murder: All you need to know

June 2025 — After more than three years of investigation, public speculation, and two highly publicized trials, Karen Read has been acquitted of all significant charges related to the 2022 death of Boston police officer John O’Keefe. A Massachusetts jury found Read not guilty of second-degree murder, manslaughter while operating

Can your school search your phone?

Can your school search your phone?

When can public schools search a student’s phone? Discover the legal definition of reasonable suspicion, and how the Fourth Amendment applies to digital privacy.