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Supreme Court Tipoffs from TNS Newsletter for Saturday February 21, 2026 ( 200 items )  
Aerospace Industries Association Responds to Supreme Court Tariff Ruling
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 20 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release: * * * Aerospace Industries Association Responds to Supreme Court Tariff Ruling * Aerospace Industries Association President and CEO Eric Fanning today made the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA):  "The Trump Administration understands the tremendous value of the U.S. aerospace and defense indu  more
AFP-KY Reacts to KY Supreme Court Decision Aimed at Charter Schools
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 19 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-KY Reacts to KY Supreme Court Decision Aimed at Charter Schools * FRANKFORT, KY- Americans for Prosperity Kentucky (AFP-KY) today reacted to the Kentucky Supreme Court's decision to impede a statewide Charter School system, in a massive blow to Educational Freedom in the Commonwealth.  AFP-KY Director Heather LeMire released the following statement: "The children   more
AFPI Responds to SCOTUS Ruling in Learning Resources vs. Trump
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following statement on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * AFPI Responds to SCOTUS Ruling in Learning Resources v. Trump Today, Leigh Ann O'Neill, Chief Legal Affairs Officer at the America First Policy Institute (AFPI), issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court's decision in Learning Resources v. Trump: "AFPI strongly supports the America First trade agenda and President Trump's authority to defend American workers   more
After Supreme Court Rejects IEEPA Tariffs, Effective Innovation Policy Must Replace Tariffs as the Trump Administration's Tool to Revitalize American Manufacturing, Says ITIF
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 [Category: Computer Technology]-- The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation posted the following news release: * * * After Supreme Court Rejects IEEPA Tariffs, Effective Innovation Policy Must Replace Tariffs as the Trump Administration's Tool to Revitalize American Manufacturing, Says ITIF * Following the Supreme Court ruling against the Trump Administration's unilateral use of IEEPA tariffs, the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), the lea  more
ALSOBROOKS STATEMENT ON SCOTUS DECISION STRIKING DOWN TRUMP'S TARIFFS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * ALSOBROOKS STATEMENT ON SCOTUS DECISION STRIKING DOWN TRUMP'S TARIFFS Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to strike down tariffs imposed by President Trump under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. "This Administration's illegal and disastrous tariffs have hurt Marylanders - the families who have st  more
American Action Forum Issues Commentary: Supreme Court Strikes Down IEEPA
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- The American Action Forum issued the following commentary on Feb. 20, 2026, by trade policy analyst Jacob Jensen: * * * The Supreme Court Strikes Down IEEPA Executive Summary * In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court has ruled against President Trump's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), striking down "Liberation Day" tariffs of at least 10 percent on nearly every U.S. trade partner, as well as the fentanyl-related tariffs on China, Canada, and  more
Americans for Limited Government: President Trump Should Just Repackage The Tariffs And Use Embargoes In The Meantime
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Feb. 21 -- Americans for Limited Government issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * President Trump Should Just Repackage The Tariffs And Use Embargoes In The Meantime Americans for Limited Government Executive Director Robert Romano today issued the following statement urging President Donald Trump to just "check the [right] statutory box" and reimpose the reciprocal tariffs following the Supreme Court's ruling striking down the emergency tariffs and over  more
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Statement on SCOTUS Ruling Striking Down Trump Tariffs
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 21 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following statement on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Statement on SCOTUS Ruling Striking Down Trump Tariffs Attorney General Kris Mayes today issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's ruling striking down Trump's use of IEEPA to impose tariffs: Today is a great day for Arizona families. Today is a great day for America. The court has spoken clearly: President Trump's tariffs were illegal. Th  more
Arrington Responds to Supreme Court Tariff Ruling
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Responds to Supreme Court Tariff Ruling * Washington, D.C. - Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement after the Supreme Court of the United States ruled on the Trump Administration's tariff authority: " I commend President Trump for his urgency and vigilance in establishing a level playing field for our farmers, manufacturers, and workers whil  more
ASA Statement on Supreme Court Tariff Case
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Feb. 21 -- The American Soybean Association issued the following statement on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * ASA Statement on Supreme Court Tariff Case Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision regarding tariffs and related authorities. In response, the American Soybean Association (ASA) issued the following statement: "The case at the Supreme Court has been closely followed by soybean farmers who have seen the cost of inputs rise over the past year due to tariffs. U.S. soyb  more
Attorney General Bonta Celebrates Win for Families, Businesses Across America: U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump's Illegal Tariffs
SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 20 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Celebrates Win for Families, Businesses Across America: U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump's Illegal Tariffs * Decision restores order to California's economy and global markets, paves way for returning money to people harmed OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court holdin  more
Attorney General Ford Applauds Supreme Court Ruling Reaffirming Limits on Presidential Tariff Authority
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Feb. 20 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Applauds Supreme Court Ruling Reaffirming Limits on Presidential Tariff Authority * Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford today issued the following statement after the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that former President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs were unlawful, affirming lower court rulings and reinforcing constitutional limits on executive aut  more
Attorney General James Wins Challenge to Trump Administration's Tariffs
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 20 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Wins Challenge to Trump Administration's Tariffs * February 20, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today won a major victory after the United States Supreme Court ruled that sweeping tariffs imposed by the Trump administration under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) violate the law. The court ruled in favor of Attorn  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ISSUES STATEMENT AFTER SUPREME COURT AGREES WITH STATES THAT TRUMP'S TARIFFS ARE UNLAWFUL
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 20 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ISSUES STATEMENT AFTER SUPREME COURT AGREES WITH STATES THAT TRUMP'S TARIFFS ARE UNLAWFUL * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the president's unprecedented and unlawful use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Raoul and a coalition of attorneys general had previously s  more
Attorney General Tong Statement as U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Feb. 20 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Statement as U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs * Connecticut and Ten Other States Had Sued and Won in Court of International Trade and Court of Appeals (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong released a statement following the 6-3 decision from the U.S. Supreme Court invalidating President Donald Trump's use of the International Emerg  more
Attorney General Weiser statement on the U.S. Supreme Court striking down the Trump tariffs
DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 20 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Weiser statement on the U.S. Supreme Court striking down the Trump tariffs * Attorney General Phil Weiser released the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down the Trump tariffs:  "The Supreme Court today made it clear that a federal emergency powers law does not give the president the authority to impose sweeping tariffs on trading  more
Bacon Applauds Supreme Court Ruling on Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Bacon Applauds Supreme Court Ruling on Tariffs * Washington - Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) today released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled on the Administration's broad-based tariffs: "The Constitution's checks and balances still work. Article One gives tariff authority to Congress. This was a common-sense and straightforward ruling by the Supreme Court. I feel vindicated as I've been  more
Baldwin Releases Statement on SCOTUS Ruling Striking Down Trump's Sweeping Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin Releases Statement on SCOTUS Ruling Striking Down Trump's Sweeping Tariffs * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after the Supreme Court issued a ruling blocking President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs: "For nearly a year, Americans have felt the pain of Donald Trump's reckless trade war - families paying more at the checkout co  more
Barr Backs Trump Reinstating Tariffs, Calls for Protecting America First Trade Policies following SCOTUS Decision
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Barr Backs Trump Reinstating Tariffs, Calls for Protecting America First Trade Policies following SCOTUS Decision * Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06) released the following statement after President Donald Trump announced he will reinstate the America First trade agenda following today's disgraceful Supreme Court decision: "I fully support President Trump's decision to re  more
Blumenthal Statement on Supreme Court Decision Striking Down Trump Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Statement on Supreme Court Decision Striking Down Trump Tariffs * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement today after the Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump does not have the unilateral authority to issue sweeping tax hikes on consumer and household necessities in the form of tariffs without Congressional approval  more
Boyle Statement on SCOTUS Striking Down Tariff Taxes
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * Boyle Statement on SCOTUS Striking Down Tariff Taxes Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's tariff actions: "This ruling is a victory for every American family paying higher prices because of Trump's t  more
Bynum and Horsford Introduce RELIEF Act Following Supreme Court Tariff Ruling to Support Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Bynum and Horsford Introduce RELIEF Act Following Supreme Court Tariff Ruling to Support Small Businesses * Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) and Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) responded to the Supreme Court's decision holding that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize the President to impose broad-based tariffs. While the Court addressed the lega  more
Cantwell Joins State & King County Leaders to Warn of Proposed Barriers to Voting
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Cantwell Joins State & King County Leaders to Warn of Proposed Barriers to Voting * NEW DATA: Cantwell snapshot report shows House-passed SAVE America Act could disenfranchise millions of Washingtonians - especially residents in rural areas & women who took their spouses' names; Cantwell announces WA Sec of State Steve Hobbs will be her guest at Trump's State of the Union Address next Tuesday;   more
Cantwell Statement on Supreme Court's Ruling That Trump's Tariffs Are Illegal
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Cantwell Statement on Supreme Court's Ruling That Trump's Tariffs Are Illegal * U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and senior member of the Senate Finance Committee, released a video statement regarding today's Supreme Court decision in the consolidated cases of Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump and Trump v. V.O.S.  more
CAPAC Chair Meng Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Trump's Tariffs as Unconstitutional
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus issued the following news release: * * * CAPAC Chair Meng Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Trump's Tariffs as Unconstitutional * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), issued the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled 6 - 3 (link is external) that the Trump administration's sweeping tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Ec  more
Capitol Hill Report, 02-20-26
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Capitol Hill Report, 02-20-26 * Audio from this afternoon's call is available HERE. Topics include: the Supreme Court's tariff decision, immigration, Iran, the SAVE Act and the Epstein Files. *** Original text here: https://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-releases/capitol-hill-report-2-20-26  more
Carter statement on SCOTUS tariff ruling
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter statement on SCOTUS tariff ruling * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today released the following statement after the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled against the President's legal authority to enact global tariffs: "The Supreme Court just undercut the President's ability to defend American workers. President Donald Trump was elected to fight unfair  more
Castro Statement on SCOTUS Decision Striking Down Trump's Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Castro Statement on SCOTUS Decision Striking Down Trump's Tariffs * February 20, 2026 San Antonio, TX - Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement: "Today's Supreme Court ruling is an affirmation that the president is not above the law. Congress has constitutional authority over tariffs, and I am glad to see the highest court uphold this. San Antonians and familie  more
Cato Experts React to the Supreme Court Overruling President Trump's Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Cato Institute issued the following news release: * * * Cato Experts React to the Supreme Court Overruling President Trump's Tariffs The court's decision is welcome news for American importers, the United States economy, and the rule of law, but there's much more work to be done. * Following the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision overruling President Trump's use of emergency powers to implement widespread tariffs, scholars at the Cato Institute released a series of statemen  more
Chairman Arrington Responds to Supreme Court Tariff Ruling
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * Chairman Arrington Responds to Supreme Court Tariff Ruling Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) issued the following statement after the Supreme Court of the United States ruled on the Trump Administration's tariff authority: "I commend President Trump for his urgency and vigilance in establishing a level playing field for o  more
Chairman Smith Slams SCOTUS Decision on IEEPA
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * Chairman Smith Slams SCOTUS Decision on IEEPA Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) released the following statement after the Supreme Court of the United States overturned tariffs that President Donald Trump has imposed on the basis of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Chairman Smith said, "In ju  more
Chairman Thompson Statement on SCOTUS Tariff Ruling
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * Chairman Thompson Statement on SCOTUS Tariff Ruling House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) issued the following statement today in response to the Supreme Court's ruling on President Trump's use of tariffs: "American farmers and ranchers produce the safest, most affordable, and most abundant food supply  more
Congressman Al Green Issues Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Blocking President Donald Trump from Imposing Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Al Green Issues Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Blocking President Donald Trump from Imposing Tariffs * (Houston, TX) -On Friday, February 20, 2026, Congressman Al Green released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court's ruling on President Trump's attempt to impose tariffs. Congressman Al Green stated, "The Constitution is the foundation of our democracy, and the recent d  more
Congressman Cleo Fields' Statement on Supreme Court Ruling to Strike Down President Trump's Emergency Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Cleo Fields, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cleo Fields' Statement on Supreme Court Ruling to Strike Down President Trump's Emergency Tariffs * BATON ROUGE, L.A. - Today, Congressman Cleo Fields issued the following statement following the Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump, holding that President Trump's expansive tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) were unla  more
Congressman Flood on Supreme Court's Tariffs Decision: We Must Respect the Rule of Law and Continue Building a Resilient Economy
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Flood on Supreme Court's Tariffs Decision: We Must Respect the Rule of Law and Continue Building a Resilient Economy * LINCOLN, NEBRASKA - Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on U.S. President Donald Trump's use of tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. "While we all pause to understand the full implicat  more
Congressman Kennedy's Statement on Supreme Court Decision Striking Down Trump's Illegal Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Kennedy's Statement on Supreme Court Decision Striking Down Trump's Illegal Tariffs * Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement following today's Supreme Court decision to strike down the Trump administration's tariffs: "Today's Supreme Court decision is a victory for all Americans being crushed by the rising costs of Donald Trump's reckless tariffs. His t  more
Congressman Norman Responds to Supreme Court Decision Regarding President Trump's Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Ralph Norman, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Norman Responds to Supreme Court Decision Regarding President Trump's Tariffs * WASHINGTON -Today, Congressman Ralph Norman (R-SC) released the following statement after the United States Supreme Court declined to uphold President Trump's tariff authority. "Today's ruling is disappointing when America has been treated unfairly in global trade for far too long," said Congressman   more
Congressman Riley M. Moore Responds to the Supreme Court's Decision on President Trump's Tariffs, Calls for Passage of Reciprocal Trade Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Riley M. Moore, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Riley M. Moore Responds to the Supreme Court's Decision on President Trump's Tariffs, Calls for Passage of Reciprocal Trade Act * Washington, D.C. - Following the Supreme Court of the United States' decision to strike down tariffs imposed by President Donald J. Trump under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, Congressman Riley M. Moore released the following statement  more
Congressman Robert Garcia Statement Following Supreme Court Decision Striking Down President Trump's Destructive Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Robert Garcia Statement Following Supreme Court Decision Striking Down President Trump's Destructive Tariffs * LONG BEACH, CA - Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) released the following statement after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's global tariffs, which raised costs for small businesses, consumers, and families. "Donald Trump has caused chaos globally with h  more
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Welcomes U.S. Supreme Court Decision on President Trump's Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Gwen Moore Welcomes U.S. Supreme Court Decision on President Trump's Tariffs * "I welcome this decision, which reaffirms Congress's constitutional authority to impose tariffs. Since the start of this Administration, Trump has failed to acknowledge that Congress is a coequal branch of government. While there are other statutes which the President may use to try and pursue this misguided  more
Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher on Supreme Court Decision To Strike Down President Trump's Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher on Supreme Court Decision To Strike Down President Trump's Tariffs * Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement after the Supreme Court released its decision in Learning Resources v. Trump, ruling that President Trump lacked authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 to impose tariffs unilaterally. "Toda  more
Congresswoman McCollum: Supreme Court Sided with Constitution in Striking Down Tariff Authority
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman McCollum: Supreme Court Sided with Constitution in Striking Down Tariff Authority * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Betty McCollum issued the following statement on Friday in response to the Supreme Court's decision to strike down President Trump's sweeping tariffs: "Today, the Supreme Court of the United States upheld the Constitution and Article I, which gives Congress the aut  more
Cortez Masto Statement on Supreme Court Decision Striking Down Trump Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Statement on Supreme Court Decision Striking Down Trump Tariffs * Las Vegas, Nev. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the following statement after the Supreme Court's decision in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump, which struck down President Donald Trump's blanket tariffs on America's trading partners. "I welcome today's Supreme Court decision to s  more
Court Ruling Curbs Trump--But Not the Harm He is Causing
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Court Ruling Curbs Trump--But Not the Harm He is Causing * Contact: Luis Botello Faz (link sends email) Washington, D.C.- Today, U.S Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin), an active member of the House Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee, released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling concerning Trump's tariff authority under the International Emergency Economic Pow  more
CPA Statement on SCOTUS IEEPA Tariff Ruling
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Coalition for a Prosperous America posted the following news release: * * * CPA Statement on SCOTUS IEEPA Tariff Ruling * The Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) today released the following statement after the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled on whether President Trump exceeded his authority in using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 (IEEPA) to impose his Liberation Day Tariffs. CPA strongly support  more
CRFB Reacts to Supreme Court Tariff Ruling
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget posted the following news release: * * * CRFB Reacts to Supreme Court Tariff Ruling * The Supreme Court has upheld lower court decisions in striking down a wide swath of President Trump's tariffs on grounds that he exceeded his legal authority in imposing them. The court ruled that the International Emergency Economic Power Act (IEEPA) does not authorize the President to impos  more
Crow Statement on the Supreme Court's Decision to Strike Down Trump's Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Crow Statement on the Supreme Court's Decision to Strike Down Trump's Tariffs * AURORA -Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Donald Trump's reckless tariff policy: "Donald Trump's tariffs are a tax on every American. They've raised costs on Colorado families, threatened small businesses, and hit working Americans the hardest. "To  more
CTA CEO: SCOTUS Tariff Decision a Victory for All Americans
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 21 -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following statement on Feb. 20, 2026, By Executive Chair Gary Shapiro: * * * CTA CEO: SCOTUS Tariff Decision a Victory for All Americans "Today's 6-3 Supreme Court decision is a victory for all Americans. By striking down tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), the Court affirmed what our Founding Fathers were so careful to write into our Constitution: the power to tax Americans rests  more
Curtis Statement on SCOTUS Tariff Decision
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Curtis Statement on SCOTUS Tariff Decision * SALT LAKE CITY, UT- U.S. Senator John Curtis (R-UT) issued the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court's Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump decision: "Today's ruling affirms, despite all the noise of the moment, that the Founders' system of checks and balances remains strong nearly 250 years later. Several questions remain unanswered, including what ha  more
Davids' Statement After Supreme Court Strikes Down President Trump's Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Davids' Statement After Supreme Court Strikes Down President Trump's Tariffs * Today, after the Supreme Court ruled (link is external) 6-3 to strike down President Trump's tariffs, Representative Sharice Davids released the following statement. The Court's majority held that the Constitution "very clearly" grants Congress the power to impose taxes, including tariffs. "The Framers did not vest any p  more
DCCC Statement On SCOTUS Striking Down Trump's Price-Spiking Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Statement On SCOTUS Striking Down Trump's Price-Spiking Tariffs * DCCC Communications Director Courtney Rice released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled to strike down Trump's tariffs: "Today's decision makes crystal clear the need for Congress to exercise its constitutional authority over trade policy. "Trump's chaotic and seemingly random tariffs have   more
DeLauro Statement on Supreme Court Striking Down President Trump's Unilateral Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * DeLauro Statement on Supreme Court Striking Down President Trump's Unilateral Tariffs * US Representative Rosa DeLauro issued the following statement regarding news that the Supreme Court has ruled by a 6-3 margin that President Trump's blanket tariffs applied under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act are unconstitutional: "These tariffs raised prices. People in America are suff  more
DelBene on Trump's Latest Tariff Scheme: 'Illegitimate Use of the Law'
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * DelBene on Trump's Latest Tariff Scheme: 'Illegitimate Use of the Law' * Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on President Trump's promise to impose Section 122 tariffs after his loss at the Supreme Court: "Trump is already trying to go around the Supreme Court decision striking down his illegal tariffs. He is trying to issue a new set of tariffs that wil  more
DelBene Statement on Supreme Court Tariff Decision
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * DelBene Statement on Supreme Court Tariff Decision * Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court's tariff case decision: "Today's decision is a win for American families struggling under the high prices caused by President Trump's tariffs and an important step toward stopping Trump's senseless trade wars. "The president is not a king.  more
Dingell Statement on SCOTUS Rejection of Trump Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell Statement on SCOTUS Rejection of Trump Tariffs * Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today released the following statement on the Supreme Court of the United States ruling to strike down President Donald Trump's far-reaching, global tariffs. "The conservative Supreme Court's decision today striking down President Trump's sweeping global tariffs underscores what I've been saying, that   more
DNC: After Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump's Illegal Tariffs, Trump Announces Even Higher Tariffs to Keep Taxing Americans
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * After Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump's Illegal Tariffs, Trump Announces Even Higher Tariffs to Keep Taxing Americans In response to the Supreme Court's ruling this morning that Donald Trump's reckless tariffs are illegal, Trump is doubling down on his trade war, announcing at a press conference today that he is imposing a new 10% global tariff "over and above our normal tariffs  more
DNC: Breaking - Supreme Court Overrules Donald Trump's Reckless Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * BREAKING: Supreme Court Overrules Donald Trump's Reckless Tariffs Today, the Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump's disastrous tariffs are illegal, rejecting the Trump administration's claim that it has unilateral authority to enact Trump's unhinged trade war. In a 6-3 decision, the Court ruled that the President cannot impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic P  more
DNC: Trump Pushes Inflation Up, GDP Down
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * Trump Pushes Inflation Up, GDP Down Everyday Americans can't pay their bills, and good-paying jobs are harder and harder to come by, but Donald Trump keeps pushing the economy into a downward spiral. Just this morning, the Supreme Court ruled that Trump's tariffs are illegal, ending -- for now -- his reckless trade war that has tanked the job market, spiked costs, and taxed Ameri  more
Durbin Statement On The Supreme Court Striking Down President Trump's Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Statement On The Supreme Court Striking Down President Trump's Tariffs * February 20, 2026 CHICAGO - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement after the Supreme Court dealt a blow to the Trump Administration by ruling against the President's sweeping tariff policy: "Despite his promises to 'lower   more
Durbin Statement On The Supreme Court Striking Down President Trump's Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * Durbin Statement On The Supreme Court Striking Down President Trump's Tariffs CHICAGO - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement after the Supreme Court dealt a blow to the Trump Administration by ruling against the President's sweeping tarif  more
Earthjustice and Partners Sue EPA For Illegal Repeal of Climate Protections
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 20 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release: * * * Earthjustice and Partners Sue EPA For Illegal Repeal of Climate Protections Health, environmental groups challenge the Trump EPA's harmful, unscientific, and illegal repeal of the endangerment finding and elimination of clean vehicle standards. * Washington, D.C. -- A broad coalition of health and environmental groups sued the Environmental Protection Agency today over its illegal determination that   more
EWG: Trump's Glyphosate Executive Order a 'Big Middle Finger to Every MAHA Mom'
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following news release on Feb. 18, 2026: * * * EWG: Trump's glyphosate executive order a 'big middle finger to every MAHA mom' WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump today signed an executive order invoking the Defense Production Act to guarantee the supply of glyphosate-based herbicides, claiming it is critical to national security. "If anyone still wondered whether 'Make America Healthy Again' was a genuine commitment to protec  more
Foster Statement on the Supreme Court's Tariff Decision
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Foster Statement on the Supreme Court's Tariff Decision * Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the following statement after the Supreme Court resoundingly rejected Trump's tariffs: "Before coming to Congress, I was a manufacturer who kept hundreds of good-paying jobs in the Midwest, so I know the damage done by Trump's tariffs. I'm relieved to see that, after months of de  more
George Washington University: Media Tip Sheet - Potential SCOTUS Tariff Ruling
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Potential SCOTUS Tariff Ruling * WASHINGTON (February 19, 2026) - This Friday, the Supreme Court may rule on President Trump's global tariffs. The court will determine whether the president acted legally. For expert insight, consider Alan Morrison. Alan B. Morrison is uniquely positioned to weigh in on the Supreme Court's potential decision on these global tariffs and the scope of presiden  more
George Washington University: Media Tip Sheet - Trump's Tariffs Struck Down By Supreme Court Ruling
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Trump's Tariffs Struck Down By Supreme Court Ruling The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that President Donald Trump did not have the power to impose wide-ranging global tariffs using a 1977 law called the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The Court said that only Congress, not the president, has the authority to set tariffs, which are taxes on imported goods. The Congressional  more
Gillibrand Statement On Supreme Court Striking Down President Trump's Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Statement On Supreme Court Striking Down President Trump's Tariffs * Today, in response to the Supreme Court's decision striking down President Trump's tariffs, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement: " The Supreme Court confirmed today that beyond just being reckless and vindictive, President Trump's tariff scheme was also unconstitutional. The presiden  more
Golden statement on Supreme Court striking down Trump's tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Golden statement on Supreme Court striking down Trump's tariffs * WASHINGTON -Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) today released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the vast majority of tariffs implemented by President Donald Trump in his second term. "Today's ruling reaffirms that the most durable way to rebalance trade in favor of American workers isn't tariffs by executi  more
Goldwater Institute Issues Commentary: Arizona Supreme Court Weighs Jury Rights in the Administrative State
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 20 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following commentary by Vice President for Legal Affairs Timothy Sandefur: * * * Arizona Supreme Court Weighs Jury Rights in the Administrative State The Arizona Supreme Court this morning heard arguments in a crucial case about whether bureaucratic agencies can disregard the constitutional right to a trial by jury. The case, which began when the state's Corporation Commission accused the owners of a company  more
Goodlander Statement on SCOTUS Decision Blocking President Trump's Unlawful Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Goodlander Statement on SCOTUS Decision Blocking President Trump's Unlawful Tariffs * Concord, N.H. - Today, Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander released the following statement welcoming the Supreme Court's decision to strike down President Trump's unlawful tariffs and reaffirm Congress's constitutional authority over taxation and trade: "The Supreme Court's decision to strike down Preside  more
Graham Statement on Supreme Court Tariff Decision
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Graham Statement on Supreme Court Tariff Decision * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement after the Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump. "While I accept the Court's ruling, I believe that President Trump does have many options regarding keeping existing tariffs in place under authorities beyond the International E  more
Grassley Statement on Supreme Court Tariff Decision
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley Statement on Supreme Court Tariff Decision * WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), a senior member of the Senate Finance Committee and chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court's decision on tariffs: "While Congress gave some of its authority on importations to the president when it passed the 1977 International E  more
Heritage Scholars React to the Supreme Court's Ruling on Trump Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- The Heritage Foundation issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * Heritage Scholars React to the Supreme Court's Ruling on Trump Tariffs Today, the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's authority to use tariffs through the International Emergency Economic Powers Act in its ruling on Learning Resources, Inc. v Trump. Stefan Padfield, a principal of the Free Enterprise Initiative at The Heritage Foundation and senior legal fellow, made the followin  more
Hickenlooper Demands Immediate Refunds for Small Businesses After SCOTUS Tariff Ruling
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper Demands Immediate Refunds for Small Businesses After SCOTUS Tariff Ruling * A former small business owner, Hickenlooper fought Trump's illegal tariffs, condemned the harm done to Colorado businesses, working families His Small Business RELIEF Act would repay small businesses for tariff-taxes they've paid, help lower prices for consumers WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hi  more
Himes Statement on Supreme Court Tariff Ruling
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Himes Statement on Supreme Court Tariff Ruling * Bridgeport, CT-Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) today released the following statement: "Last week, Congress voted to reclaim its authority on tariffs against Canada and today, the Supreme Court validated what we've known for almost a year -that the President's sweeping tariffs were a gross abuse of the law. This ruling is an important reminder that t  more
Hirono Statement Following Supreme Court Striking Down Trump's Global Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Hirono Statement Following Supreme Court Striking Down Trump's Global Tariffs * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), a senior member of the Senate Committees on Small Business and Entrepreneurship and the Judiciary, released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled against Trump's global tariffs. "For the past year, Trump's tariffs have wreaked havoc on sma  more
Hoeven: Trump Administration Repeals MATS Rule, Supporting Access to Baseload Power
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven: Trump Administration Repeals MATS Rule, Supporting Access to Baseload Power * Senator Sponsored CRA Resolution to Overturn Costly Biden-Era Rule GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today released the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule repealing the Biden-era Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) regulations, which imposed costl  more
Horsford and Bynum Introduce RELIEF Act Following Supreme Court Tariff Ruling
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Horsford and Bynum Introduce RELIEF Act Following Supreme Court Tariff Ruling * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) today responded to the Supreme Court's decision holding that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize the President to impose broad-based tariffs. While the Court addressed the legality of   more
House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Releases Statement on Supreme Court Striking Down Trump's Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Releases Statement on Supreme Court Striking Down Trump's Tariffs * Washington, D.C. - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued a statement following the U.S. Supreme Court ruling against President Trump's use of the International Economic Emergency Powers Act to implement tariffs: "The Supr  more
How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week? (Tariff Edition)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Feb. 20 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week? (Tariff Edition) * After Lombardo said we needed to "feel a little pain" from Trump's tariffs, SCOTUS ruled that they are unconstitutional Welcome back your weekly rundown of the damage the Lombardo-Trump economy is doing to Nevada -from driving up costs to leaving working families behind. The Supreme Court just struck down  more
IAM Union: Supreme Court Decision Reinforces Congress's Constitutional Authority Over Trade
UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland, Feb. 20 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers issued the following news release: * * * IAM Union: Supreme Court Decision Reinforces Congress's Constitutional Authority Over Trade * WASHINGTON, Feb. 20, 2026 - Brian Bryant, International President of the 600,000-member IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers), North America's largest aerospace and defense labor union, released t  more
ICYMI: Nonpartisan Whistleblower Advocacy Group Defends Grassley's Arctic Frost Whistleblowers
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Nonpartisan Whistleblower Advocacy Group Defends Grassley's Arctic Frost Whistleblowers * BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - The Government Accountability Project (GAP), a nonpartisan whistleblower protection and advocacy organization, issued a statement defending whistleblowers' legal right to release Arctic Frost records to U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), including   more
IFPA Welcomes Supreme Court Decision on Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The International Fresh Produce Association posted the following news release: * * * IFPA Welcomes Supreme Court Decision on Tariffs * The International Fresh Produce Association issued the following statement following the Supreme Court of the United States' 6-3 ruling that President Trump's tariff policies under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) are unconstitutional.  "IFPA welcomes the Supreme Court's decision clarif  more
Ill. Supreme Court Rules Committee to Hold Public Hearing on April 9
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Feb. 21 -- The Illinois Supreme Court issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * SUPREME COURT RULES COMMITTEE TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING ON APRIL 9 The Illinois Supreme Court Rules Committee will hear comments on submitted proposals on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at a public hearing beginning at 10 a.m. at the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, 222 N. LaSalle Street, 13th Floor, in Chicago. All proposals must be approved by the Illinois Supreme Court  more
Illegal Tariffs Must Be Refunded-- And Fast -- Cantwell Tells Bessent in Letter
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Illegal Tariffs Must Be Refunded-- And Fast -- Cantwell Tells Bessent in Letter * Illegal Tariffs Must Be Refunded-And Fast -Cantwell Tells Bessent in Letter  "Given this Administration has illegally collected hundreds of billions of dollars from American businesses, that now must be refunded, I am requesting detailed information about how the Administration plans to fairly and expeditiously   more
In WLF Victory, Supreme Court Strikes Down Presidential Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Washington Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * In WLF Victory, Supreme Court Strikes Down Presidential Tariffs * "The President claimed the power to impose, reduce, hike, suspend, double, treble, or eliminate tariffs all on his own. No law allows that-least of all the Constitution." -Zac Morgan, WLF Senior Litigation Counsel (Washington, DC)-Today in Learning Resources v. Trump / V.O.S. v. Trump the U.S. Supreme Cour  more
Indigenous Protesters Intercept Grain Barge, Escalating Demands to Repeal Decree Privatizing Amazonian Rivers
OAKLAND, California, Feb. 21 [Category: Environment] -- Amazon Watch, an organization that says it protects the rainforest and advances the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon Basin, issued the following news release: * * * Indigenous Protesters Intercept Grain Barge, Escalating Demands to Repeal Decree Privatizing Amazonian Rivers * Santarem, Para, Brazil - Today, 400 Indigenous peoples in four boats intercepted a grain barge on the Tapajos River in the city of Santarem (PA). The pea  more
ITI Statement on U.S. Supreme Court IEEPA Tariffs Decision
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Information Technology Industry Council posted the following news release: * * * ITI Statement on U.S. Supreme Court IEEPA Tariffs Decision * Today, global tech trade association ITI issued the following statement from its President and CEO Jason Oxman on the U.S. Supreme Court's decision regarding the Trump Administration's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs:  "President Trump is drivi  more
JEC Chairman Schweikert on SCOTUS Tariffs Ruling, Need for Border Adjustment Tax
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Arizona, chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * JEC Chairman Schweikert on SCOTUS Tariffs Ruling, Need for Border Adjustment Tax Today, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act the President does not have the authority to impose tariffs, striking down a portion of President Trump's signature economic agenda. Joint Economic Committ  more
Job Creators Network Statement on Supreme Court Striking Down Trump's Tariffs
ADDISON, Texas, Feb. 21 -- Job Creators Network issued the following statement on Feb. 20, 2026, By CEO Alfredo Ortiz: * * * Job Creators Network Statement on Supreme Court Striking Down Trump's Tariffs "The Supreme Court's decision doesn't change the fact that Trump's tariffs achieved what they intended: rebalancing global trade in favor of American manufacturers and small businesses. As a result of these tariffs, the Trump administration has signed dozens of trade deals that benefit America  more
Kaine Welcomes Supreme Court Ruling Against Trump's Abuse of Tariff Powers
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Welcomes Supreme Court Ruling Against Trump's Abuse of Tariff Powers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Budget Committee and former civil rights attorney, praised the Supreme Court's ruling in Learning Resources v. Trump and Trump v. V.O.S. Selections, Inc. that the Trump Administration abused its authorities under emergency economic power legislati  more
Kamlager-Dove Statement on SCOTUS Striking Down Trump's Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Kamlager-Dove Statement on SCOTUS Striking Down Trump's Tariffs * WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia, issued the following statement after the Supreme Court struck down the Trump Administration's tariffs: "American consumers rejoice: Trump's Temper Tariffs are coming to an  more
Kelly statement on Supreme Court ruling on tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly statement on Supreme Court ruling on tariffs * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA), Chairman of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Tax, released the following statement after today's U.S. Supreme Court ruling regarding the scope of the President's authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. "President Trump has committed to using every tool in the tool  more
Klobuchar Statement on Tariff Supreme Court Decision
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Klobuchar Statement on Tariff Supreme Court Decision * Klobuchar attended the Supreme Court arguments in this case WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) released the following statement following the Supreme Court's decision to strike down the administration's across-the-board tariffs. "Today, the Supreme Court finally affirmed what I have been saying for a year: President Trump's rec  more
Krishnamoorthi Applauds Supreme Court Ruling Striking Down Trump's Illegal Tariffs That Raised Costs for Americans
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Applauds Supreme Court Ruling Striking Down Trump's Illegal Tariffs That Raised Costs for Americans * SCHAUMBURG, IL -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump's use of emergency powers to impose blanket tariffs was illegal. Krishnamoorthi joined a bipartisan amicus brief (link is ext  more
KU communication studies expert can comment on 'critical' State of the Union address
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Feb. 20 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU communication studies expert can comment on 'critical' State of the Union address * LAWRENCE -Given polls showing declining public support for his anti-immigration agenda and today's Supreme Court reversal of the tariffs that are his signature foreign policy move, the first State of the Union address of President Donald Trump's second term is "a critical moment in American politics," according to a Univ  more
Larsen Applauds SCOTUS Slapping Down Trump's Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Larsen Applauds SCOTUS Slapping Down Trump's Tariffs * Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: "I am glad that the Supreme Court has taken action to strike down President Trump's tariffs and lower prices for Americans since Republican leadership in Congress refused to do so. I will continue to lead legislative efforts to end pointless tariffs and bring down t  more
Larson Commends Supreme Court Decision Overturning Illegal Trump Tariff Regime
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Commends Supreme Court Decision Overturning Illegal Trump Tariff Regime * East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), a member of the House Trade Subcommittee, released the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Trump's costly and unconstitutional tariffs. A recent report from the Yale Budget Lab (link is external) shows that Trump's tariffs would ha  more
LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON SUPREME COURT DECISION REJECTING DONALD TRUMP'S ILLEGAL TARIFFS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON SUPREME COURT DECISION REJECTING DONALD TRUMP'S ILLEGAL TARIFFS * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Donald Trump and congressional Republicans promised to lower the high cost of living on day one. The extremists have failed. Instead, Republicans have worsened the affordability crisis, forcing the   more
LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON SUPREME COURT DECISION REJECTING DONALD TRUMP'S ILLEGAL TARIFFS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON SUPREME COURT DECISION REJECTING DONALD TRUMP'S ILLEGAL TARIFFS * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Donald Trump and congressional Republicans promised to lower the high cost of living on day one. The extremists have failed. Instead, Republicans have worsened the affordability crisis, forcing the American people to pay tho  more
Litigation Task Force Leaders Issue Joint Statement After SCOTUS Rules Trump's Sweeping Tariffs are Unlawful
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * Litigation Task Force Leaders Issue Joint Statement After SCOTUS Rules Trump's Sweeping Tariffs are Unlawful Today, Co-Chairs of the House Litigation Task Force, Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jamie Raskin and Assistant Democratic Leader Joe Neguse, issued a joint statement after the United States Supreme Court issued a 6-3 ruling  more
Lujan Statement on Supreme Court Striking Down President Trump's Sweeping Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Statement on Supreme Court Striking Down President Trump's Sweeping Tariffs * Santa Fe, N.M. -U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Finance, issued the following statement on the Supreme Court striking down President Trump's sweeping tariffs: "Instead of lowering costs for American families as he promised, President Trump ignited a global trade war the   more
Manufacturers Respond to Supreme Court Decision
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 [Category: Business] -- The National Association of Manufacturers issued the following news release: * * * Manufacturers Respond to Supreme Court Decision * Philadelphia, Pa. - During the second stop of the 2026 National Association of Manufacturers' State of Manufacturing Tour, NAM President and CEO Jay Timmons and Rockwell Automation Chairman and CEO and NAM Board Chair Blake Moret issued the following joint statement on today's Supreme Court decision: "Today's decisi  more
McConnell Statement on Supreme Court Tariff Ruling
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * McConnell Statement on Supreme Court Tariff Ruling * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement following the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision invalidating the executive's use of International Emergency Economic Powers Act ( IEEPA) to impose tariffs unilaterally: "Today, the Supreme Court reaffirmed authority that has rested with Congress for centuries.   more
MDP Statement on Supreme Court Striking Down Illegal Tariffs Backed by Michigan Republicans
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 21 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * MDP Statement on Supreme Court Striking Down Illegal Tariffs Backed by Michigan Republicans This morning, the Supreme Court struck down the reckless tariffs supported by Donald Trump and Michigan Republicans, which have spiked costs for the average household by $1,000 in the last year, "destroyed" Michigan manufacturing jobs, and "failed" to shrink the U.S. trade deficit as pr  more
Meeks Statement on Supreme Court Striking Down Trump's Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * Meeks Statement on Supreme Court Striking Down Trump's Tariffs Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued a statement following the U.S. Supreme Court ruling against President Trump's use of the International Economic Emergency Powers Act to implement tariffs: "The   more
Merkley Applauds Supreme Court Ruling to Overturn Trump's Reciprocal Tariff Policy
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley Applauds Supreme Court Ruling to Overturn Trump's Reciprocal Tariff Policy * Washington, D.C. -Today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Trump exceeded his authority to impose the broad, misguided reciprocal tariffs that he put in place in April. Following the ruling, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, released the below statement. "Tod  more
Merkley Applauds Supreme Court Ruling to Overturn Trump's Reciprocal Tariff Policy
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * Merkley Applauds Supreme Court Ruling to Overturn Trump's Reciprocal Tariff Policy Today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Trump exceeded his authority to impose the broad, misguided reciprocal tariffs that he put in place in April. Following the ruling, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Comm  more
Meuser: America First Trade Policy Remains Strong and Intact Despite SCOTUS Ruling
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Meuser: America First Trade Policy Remains Strong and Intact Despite SCOTUS Ruling * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariff authority. "For decades, the United States operated under a lopsided trade system. Our markets stayed open whil  more
Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Trump's Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Trump's Tariffs * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, in response to the Supreme Court ruling on Trump's reckless tariffs, Congresswoman Haley Stevens (D-MI) released the following statement: "Congress, the American people, and now the Supreme Court have spoken: Michigan workers and businesses should not be forced to pay the price  more
Minn. Secretary of State: FAQ - Minnesota's Statewide Voter Registration System
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 21 -- Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon issued the following news on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * FAQ: Minnesota's Statewide Voter Registration System On February 20, 2026, the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State provided Minnesotans with answers to frequently asked questions about Minnesota's Statewide Voter Registration System. Learn more about Minnesota's Secure and Fair Elections (https://www.sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/secure-and-fair-elections/). What is  more
Moolenaar: "Tariffs on China Level the Playing Field for Americans"
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * Moolenaar: "Tariffs on China Level the Playing Field for Americans" Today, the Supreme Court announced its decision in legal challenges to the Trump administration's use of emergency authorities to impose tariffs, striking down tariffs implemented under the Interna  more
Moreno Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on President Trump's Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Moreno Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on President Trump's Tariffs * WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) released the following statement on the United States Supreme Court's ruling on President Trump's tariffs. *** Original text here: https://www.moreno.senate.gov/press-releases/moreno-statement-on-supreme-court-ruling-on-president-trumps-tariffs  more
N.C. Democratic Party: Michael Whatley "Wholeheartedly" Supported Tariffs As They Raised Costs, Crushed Small Businesses, & Hurt NC Farmers
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 21 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * STATEMENT: Michael Whatley "Wholeheartedly" Supported Tariffs As They Raised Costs, Crushed Small Businesses, & Hurt NC Farmers As the Supreme Court rules the President's reckless tariffs are illegal, here's a reminder that DC Insider Michael Whatley praised them, calling them "record setting in terms of [...] effectiveness" and saying he supports them "wholeheartedly" - even as they drove  more
N.D. Democratic-NPL Party: Supreme Court Overrules Donald Trump's Reckless Tariffs
FARGO, North Dakota, Feb. 21 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * Supreme Court Overrules Donald Trump's Reckless Tariffs Today, the Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump's tariffs are illegal, rejecting the Trump administration's claim that it has unilateral authority to enact Trump's trade war. North Dakota Democratic-NPL Chair Adam Goldwyn remarked, "Trump's tariffs thrust our farmers into the worst crisis they've faced since t  more
NBAA Issues Statement on Tariff Developments
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Business Aviation Association posted the following news release: * * * NBAA Issues Statement on Tariff Developments * Contact: Dan Hubbard, 202-431-5970, dhubbard@nbaa.org The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) issued the following statement regarding today's Supreme Court ruling striking down the use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) for the implementation of tariffs:  "We are reviewing the  more
Neal Celebrates the Supreme Court Striking Down Trump's Unlawful Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * Neal Celebrates the Supreme Court Striking Down Trump's Unlawful Tariffs Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Trump's unlawful IEEPA tariffs: "Today's decision is a victory for the American people, the rule of law, and ou  more
New Dem Trade & Tariffs Task Force Chair Don Beyer Celebrates Supreme Court Ruling on Trump Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * New Dem Trade & Tariffs Task Force Chair Don Beyer Celebrates Supreme Court Ruling on Trump Tariffs * Today, New Democrat Coalition Trade & Tariffs Task Force Chair Don Beyer (VA-08) issued a statement after the Supreme Court ruled that the President violated federal law by illegally exceeding his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose sweeping tariffs. Chair  more
News/Media Alliance Applauds Supreme Court Decision Overruling IEPPA Tariffs
VIENNA, Virginia, Feb. 20 [Category: Media] -- The News/Media Alliance issued the following news release: * * * News/Media Alliance Applauds Supreme Court Decision Overruling IEPPA Tariffs * Arlington, VA - The News/Media Alliance applauds the Supreme Court of the United States for its decision today declaring the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEPPA) tariffs as unlawful. In response to this ruling, Danielle Coffey, President and CEO of the News/Media Alliance, said: "We su  more
Northwestern experts on SCOTUS decision in tariff case
EVANSTON, Illinois, Feb. 20 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Northwestern experts on SCOTUS decision in tariff case * CHICAGO -- The U.S. Supreme Court announced their opinion today in the Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump and Trump v. V.O.S. Selections cases, upholding that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize the president to impose the tariffs. "The court's ruling on President Trump's tariffs is a win-win for the c  more
Pingree Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Strike Down Trump's Illegal Sweeping Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Pingree Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Strike Down Trump's Illegal Sweeping Tariffs * Today, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) released the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision rejecting President Trump's illegal tariffs: I'm relieved that the Supreme Court has finally acknowledged Trump's chaotic tariff policy as a clear case of executive overreach. This is a win for  more
Pingree Tees Up Farm Bill Fight Over Pesticides, Big Chemical Immunity
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Pingree Tees Up Farm Bill Fight Over Pesticides, Big Chemical Immunity * Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), a longtime organic farmer and senior member of the House Agriculture Committee, announced today that she will be introducing an amendment to the Republican Farm Bill that fights back against chemical companies and protects the health of Americans. Republicans' Farm Bill includes provisi  more
PPI Applauds Supreme Court Decision to Strike Down Trump 'Emergency' Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Progressive Policy Institute posted the following news release: * * * PPI Applauds Supreme Court Decision to Strike Down Trump 'Emergency' Tariffs * Ed Gresser, Vice President and Director for Trade and Global Markets at the Progressive Policy Institute (PPI), issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision deeming President Trump's IEEPA tariffs unconstitutional:  "A very conservative Supreme Court has done Mr. Trump a favor   more
Ranking Member Angie Craig Applauds Supreme Court Tariff Decision
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Angie Craig Applauds Supreme Court Tariff Decision Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court's decision to block President Trump from using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to levy tariffs. "Tariffs h  more
Ranking Member Markey Celebrates Small Business Victory as SCOTUS Strikes Down Trump Tariff Taxes
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Markey Celebrates Small Business Victory as SCOTUS Strikes Down Trump Tariff Taxes RM Markey: Trump administration must refund small businesses now Small businesses paid an estimated more than $70 billion in Trump tariffs from March to December 2025 * Ranking Member Edward J. Mark  more
Ranking Member Maxine Waters Applauds SCOTUS Ruling Striking Down Trump's Lawless Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters Applauds SCOTUS Ruling Striking Down Trump's Lawless Tariffs Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following statement after the Supreme Court, in a decisive 6-3 ruling, struck down the sweeping tariffs imposed by Presi  more
Ranking Member Ro Khanna's Statement on Supreme Court's IEEPA Opinion
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Ro Khanna's Statement on Supreme Court's IEEPA Opinion Today Representative Ro Khanna (CA-17), Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the followin  more
Ranking Member Scott Statement on Universities Capitulating to the Trump Administration's Illegal Demands
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Scott Statement on Universities Capitulating to the Trump Administration's Illegal Demands Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, released the following statement after the Department of Education announced 31 resolution agreements with institutions o  more
Reed Cheers SCOTUS Ruling Against Trump's Abuse of Tariff Powers as a Win for American Families & Businesses
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Cheers SCOTUS Ruling Against Trump's Abuse of Tariff Powers as a Win for American Families & Businesses * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in Learning Resources v. Trump and Trump v. V.O.S. Selections, Inc. that the Trump Administration abused its authorities under emergency economic power legislation to impose broad-based tariffs, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) h  more
RELEASE: Friedman Co-Leads Bill to Provide Automatic Refunds of Illegal Tariff Taxes
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Laura Friedman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Friedman Co-Leads Bill to Provide Automatic Refunds of Illegal Tariff Taxes * LOS ANGELES, CA - Today, February 20, 2026, U.S. Representative Laura Friedman (CA-30) announced that she is helping lead new federal legislation that would guarantee automatic refunds to small businesses that were impacted by the Trump Administration's tariffs, which were just ruled illegal by the Supreme Co  more
REMINDER: Tom Kean Jr. Voted to Protect Reckless Tariffs That Raise Costs on New Jersey Families
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * REMINDER: Tom Kean Jr. Voted to Protect Reckless Tariffs That Raise Costs on New Jersey Families * NJ Spotlight : "Tom Kean Jr. [...] voted to maintain the tariffs" Vulnerable Congressman Tom Kean Jr. campaigned on a promise to lower costs, but he keeps voting to jack up prices instead. NJ Spotlight highlights in their reporting today that Kean Jr. voted to protect Trump's rec  more
Rep. Andrea Salinas' Statement on Supreme Court's Decision to Strike Down Trump's Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Andrea Salinas' Statement on Supreme Court's Decision to Strike Down Trump's Tariffs * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) issued the following statement following the Supreme Court's ruling on President Trump's tariffs. "Today, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to strike down President Trump's tariffs, which are making life more costly for Oregonians. "Tariffs ca  more
Rep. Becca Balint Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Blocking Trump Tariff Regime
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Becca Balint Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Blocking Trump Tariff Regime * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Becca Balint (VT-AL) released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Trump does not have the authority to impose broad tariffs under the emergency act he has cited: "Today's ruling was a major victory in defending Congress's power of the purse and   more
Rep. Bera Issues Statement on Supreme Court Striking Down President Trump's Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Ami Bera, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Bera Issues Statement on Supreme Court Striking Down President Trump's Tariffs * SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA - Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) issued a statement following the Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling striking down President Trump's tariff policy: "The Supreme Court got it right today. "President Trump never had the power to impose these sweeping tariffs that raised costs for w  more
Rep. Brian Taylor Pledges to Support Congressional Term Limits
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 [Category: Political] -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Brian Taylor Pledges to Support Congressional Term Limits * Tamworth, NH - U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the national, non-partisan movement to limit terms for elected officials, is gathering support from state lawmakers across the nation. Its mission is to get 34 states to apply for an amendment proposal convention specific to term limits on Congress. New Hampshire state hous  more
Rep. Brown's Statement on Trump Tariff Loss at Supreme Court
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Brown's Statement on Trump Tariff Loss at Supreme Court * Washington, DC - Today the Supreme Court ruled that President Trump's the majority of President Trump's new tariffs are illegal. Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) releases the following statement: "Today's Supreme Court decision is a win for everyone struggling with higher prices and a loss for Trump and his crackpot theories. "Th  more
Rep. Chu Applauds Supreme Court Decision Striking Down Trump's Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Chu Applauds Supreme Court Decision Striking Down Trump's Tariffs * PASADENA, CA - Today, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in Learning Resources v. Trump that President Trump does not have authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs. Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee that has jurisdiction over international trade, rel  more
Rep. Cleaver's Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on President Trump's Unlawful Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cleaver's Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on President Trump's Unlawful Tariffs * (Kansas City, MO) - Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) released the following statement after the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that President Trump's global tariffs were unlawful. "Today's decision reaffirms a fundamental principle of our Constitution, which is that no presid  more
Rep. Costa Reacts to Supreme Courts Ruling on President Trump's Unlawful Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Costa Reacts to Supreme Courts Ruling on President Trump's Unlawful Tariffs * FRESNO, Calif. \- Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement after learning the news of the Supreme Court's ruling on President Trump's tariffs. "Today's decision by the Supreme Court reaffirms the Constitution and the separation of powers that are meant to guide this nation. The Court made clear  more
Rep. Crockett's Statement on the Supreme Court Ruling Striking Down Trump's Illegal Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Crockett's Statement on the Supreme Court Ruling Striking Down Trump's Illegal Tariffs * Today, Rep. Crockett released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court striking down Trump's illegal tariffs: "Today, the Supreme Court ruled on what the American people have known for more than a year - Donald Trump's economic plan was an illegal scam that cost the American people billions of   more
Rep. Grijalva Statement on SCOTUS Ruling Striking Down Trump Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * Rep. Grijalva Statement on SCOTUS Ruling Striking Down Trump Tariffs Tucson, AZ - Today, Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva released the following statement after the Supreme Court struck down the Trump Administration's sweeping tariff policies. Last week, Rep. Grijalva joined a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives in voting to terminate Trump's tariff authorities. Thi  more
Rep. Juan Vargas Statement on the Supreme Court Decision to Strike Down Donald Trump's Illegal Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Juan Vargas, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Juan Vargas Statement on the Supreme Court Decision to Strike Down Donald Trump's Illegal Tariffs * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representative Juan Vargas (D-CA-52) released the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision to reject President Trump's illegal tariffs. "This is exactly what we've been saying from the beginning - Trump's tariffs were absolutely illegal. Authority to impose  more
Rep. Liccardo on SCOTUS Blocking Trump Tariffs: "Finally"
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Sam Liccardo, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Liccardo on SCOTUS Blocking Trump Tariffs: "Finally" * WASHINGTON, D.C., - Today, in a landmark 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that he exceeded his authority when imposing sweeping tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Rep. Sam Liccardo released the following statement: "Everyone has known from day one that these tariffs would not survive constitutional  more
Rep. Mike Levin's Statement on the Supreme Court's Tariffs Ruling
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mike Levin's Statement on the Supreme Court's Tariffs Ruling * February 20, 2026 Washington D.C.- Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court's ruling in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump striking down President Trump's tariffs: "I've opposed Trump's tariff scheme from day one, and not just because it's illegal, but because it's an econo  more
Rep. Sewell Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on President Trump's Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Sewell Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on President Trump's Tariffs * Birmingham - Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court ruling rejecting President Trump's sweeping global tariffs: "Today, the Supreme Court affirmed what my Democratic colleagues and I have been arguing all along. President Trump's use of IEEPA (The International Em  more
Rep. Subramanyam Statement After Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump's Illegal Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Subramanyam Statement After Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump's Illegal Tariffs * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) released the following statement after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's tariffs: "I applaud the Supreme Court's decision and have said from the very beginning that President Trump's tariffs did not follow the law. What they did do  more
Rep. Sykes: Supreme Court Tariff Ruling is a Win for Families
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * Rep. Sykes: Supreme Court tariff ruling is a win for families U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) welcomed today's Supreme Court decision that President Trump, nor any future president, can use emergency powers to impose sweeping global tariffs without congressional approval. The ruling restores Congress's authority over trade policy and offers relief to families and small b  more
Rep. Tokuda Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Strike Down Trump Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tokuda Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Strike Down Trump Tariffs * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-02), issued the following statement after the Supreme Court decision to strike down the Trump administration's tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA): "I applaud the Supreme Court for stopping this executive overreach. The Constitution is  more
Retailers Urge Congress, White House on Trade Stability
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 20 [Category: Business] -- The Retail Industry Leaders Association issued the following news release: * * * Retailers Urge Congress, White House on Trade Stability * Washington, D.C. -The Retail Industry Leaders Association issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court decision in Learning Resources Inc. v Trump: "The Supreme Court's decision on the use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose broad tariffs opens the   more
Rosen Celebrates Supreme Court Decision to Strike Down Trump's Cost-Raising Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Celebrates Supreme Court Decision to Strike Down Trump's Cost-Raising Tariffs * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released a statement following the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision declaring many of Donald Trump's broad cost-raising tariffs illegal. A report from the Joint Economic Committee last year found that Trump's tariffs, which he unlawfully implemented without Congress  more
Sanchez on Supreme Court striking down Trump's illegal tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sanchez on Supreme Court striking down Trump's illegal tariffs * WASHINGTON - Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.) released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled that President Trump did not have authority to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act : "President Trump's global tariffs were illegal from the s  more
SBE Council Response to U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 [Category: Business] -- The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council issued the following news release: * * * SBE Council Response to U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Tariffs * Washington, D.C. - The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on President Trump's imposition of tariffs. SBE Council President & CEO Karen Kerrigan said: "At the start of America 250, it is encour  more
SCHNEIDER CELEBRATES SCOTUS STRIKING DOWN TRUMP TARIFFS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * SCHNEIDER CELEBRATES SCOTUS STRIKING DOWN TRUMP TARIFFS * LINCOLNSHIRE, IL - Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, released the following statement responding to the U.S. Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling that Trump's emergency tariffs are illegal: "It's finally Liberation Day. "The Supreme Court has reined in Trump's illegal tariff taxes and delivered a res  more
Scott Statement on SCOTUS Striking Down Trump Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Statement on SCOTUS Striking Down Trump Tariffs * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Trump's sweeping tariffs: "Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs and trade wars have been chaotic and reckless, raising costs for small businesses and adding roughly $1,700 to American families' expenses since he   more
SCOTUS Blocking of Trump's "Emergency" Tariffs Is a Small But Meaningful Check on a Lawless President
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * SCOTUS Blocking of Trump's "Emergency" Tariffs Is a Small But Meaningful Check on a Lawless President * Today, the Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to implement sweeping tariffs was unlawful. Global Trade Watch director Melinda St. Louis issued the following statement:  "The Supreme Court's decision today deals a blow to Trump's   more
SCOTUS Decision Is an Opportunity to End Anti-Consumer Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- The National Consumers League issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * SCOTUS Decision Is an Opportunity to End Anti-Consumer Tariffs The National Consumers League applauds today's decision by the Supreme Court of the United States, striking down President Trump's sweeping tariff program, which is a major victory for American consumers and a rebuke of a costly experiment that functioned as a hidden tax on families. The following statement is attributa  more
SCOTUS Strikes Down Sweeping Trump Tariffs as Unlawful
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * SCOTUS Strikes Down Sweeping Trump Tariffs as Unlawful * Washington, DC \- Today, the Supreme Court of the United States struck down tariffs implemented by Donald Trump. The Court ruled the president cannot invoke the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to enact across-the-board global tariffs. Until now, Trump has used IEEPA as cover to implement punitive and unpredictab  more
Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent's Remarks Before the Economic Club of Dallas - Economic Security First
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following remarks on Feb. 20, 2026, by Secretary Scott Bessent before the Economic Club of Dallas - Economic Security First: * * * Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent's Remarks Before the Economic Club of Dallas - Economic Security First Good afternoon and thank you. I would like to thank Ray Washburne, Michael Levy, and the entire leadership of the Economic Club of Dallas for hosting me today. As the business leaders   more
Senator Blunt Rochester Releases Statement on the Supreme Court's Tariff Decision
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * Senator Blunt Rochester Releases Statement on the Supreme Court's Tariff Decision U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today released a statement on the Supreme Court's decision to block President Trump's tariff authorities under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). "The Supre  more
Senator Collins' Statement on SCOTUS Striking Down Emergency Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Collins' Statement on SCOTUS Striking Down Emergency Tariffs * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Susan Collins issued the following statement after the Supreme Court's decision to strike down emergency tariffs imposed by the President: "Today's Supreme Court ruling reaffirms that only Congress has the constitutional authority to impose tariffs, and the President can only do so under a clea  more
Senator Coons Statement on Supreme Court Tariff Decision
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * Senator Coons statement on Supreme Court tariff decision WILMINGTON, Del. - U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) issued the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that President Trump does not have the authority to impose tariffs on countries around the world under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act: "Today's decision makes clear that the Constitution   more
Senator King: SCOTUS Decision Deeming Tariffs Unconstitutional Is "Definition of Checks and Balances"
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Senator King: SCOTUS Decision Deeming Tariffs Unconstitutional Is "Definition of Checks and Balances" * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) today released a statement following the Supreme Court's ruling against the White House's sweeping tariffs: "Today's Supreme Court ruling striking down the Trump White House's tariff policies is a civics lesson for both the President and the Co  more
Senator Murray: "Good Riddance to Trump's Erratic Tariff Regime, Nothing Short of Economic Arson"
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Murray: "Good Riddance to Trump's Erratic Tariff Regime, Nothing Short of Economic Arson" * Senator Murray has been outspoken about the harm Trump's tariffs are causing in WA-one of the most trade-dependent states in the country; Murray has held numerous events in every corner of the state to hear from businesses, farmers, and border communities about effects of Trump's trade war Washin  more
Shaheen Statement on SCOTUS Ruling on President Trump's Abuse of Emergency Powers to Impose Sweeping Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Shaheen Statement on SCOTUS Ruling on President Trump's Abuse of Emergency Powers to Impose Sweeping Tariffs * **Last year, Shaheen led more than 30 U.S. Senators in filing an amicus brief challenging the President's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act** (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee a  more
Smith Reaffirms Commitment to Fair Trade After Supreme Court Decision
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Smith Reaffirms Commitment to Fair Trade After Supreme Court Decision * Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (NE-03), Chairman of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade, released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court's decision regarding the scope of the President's authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act : "Since day one, President Trump has been committe  more
Statement from Congressman Adam on Supreme Court Tariff Ruling
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congressman Adam on Supreme Court Tariff Ruling * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Adam Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement: "Today, the Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 decision that President Trump's tariffs represent an unconstitutional expansion of executive power and that his reciprocal tariffs on nearly every country are illegal. After months of uncertainty caused by h  more
Statement From NAHB Chairman Bill Owens on Supreme Court's IEEPA Ruling
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 [Category: Real Estate] -- The National Association of Home Builders posted the following statement on Feb. 20, 2026, By Chairman Bill Owens: * * * Statement from NAHB Chairman Bill Owens on Supreme Court's IEEPA Ruling Bill Owens, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and remodeler from Worthington, Ohio, issued the following statement after the Supreme Court issued its verdict curtailing the power of President Trump to impose tar  more
Statement from Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield on Supreme Court Tariff Victory
SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 20 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield on Supreme Court Tariff Victory * SCOTUS STRIKES DOWN TRUMP TARIFFS IN A 6-3 DECISION "Today, the Supreme Court made it clear that no President gets to levy taxes on Americans disguised as tariffs. "At a time when we should all be working together to do everything in our power to keep the cost of living down for working families, the   more
Statement from Representative John W. Mannion on Supreme Court's Tariff Decision
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Representative John W. Mannion on Supreme Court's Tariff Decision * SYRACUSE, NY -Congressman John W. Mannion (NY-22) today released the following statement: "For the past year, the House and Senate majorities have failed to confront Donald Trump's affordability crisis or defend Congress's Article I authority. Today's decision is a win for American families who have been paying the  more
Statement from TechNet CEO Linda Moore in Response to the Supreme Court Ruling on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 [Category: Computer Technology] -- TechNet, a network of technology CEOs and senior executives that promotes the growth of the innovation economy, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from TechNet CEO Linda Moore in Response to the Supreme Court Ruling on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act * TechNet, the national, bipartisan network of tech industry CEOs and senior executives, today released the following statement from President and CEO Linda M  more
Statement from U.S. Senator Tina Smith on the Supreme Court's Decision to Strike Down President Trump's Sweeping Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from U.S. Senator Tina Smith on the Supreme Court's Decision to Strike Down President Trump's Sweeping Tariffs * MINNEAPOLIS, MN - U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled against President Trump's sweeping tariffs in a 6-3 decision: "These tariffs caused an entirely unnecessary and avoidable trade war that hurt a lot of Minnesot  more
Statement From Va. A.G. Jones on Republican National Committee V. Koski Tazewell County Circuit Court Ruling
RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 21 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following statement on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * Statement from Attorney General Jay Jones on Republican National Committee v. Koski Tazewell County Circuit Court Ruling Attorney General Jay Jones today made the following statement on the ruling issued by the Tazewell County Circuit Court in Republican National Committee v. Koski. "My office will immediately appeal the ruling issued by the Tazewell County Circuit Court.  more
Statement of Attorney General Clark Regarding Supreme Court Ruling on Tariffs
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Feb. 20 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Statement of Attorney General Clark Regarding Supreme Court Ruling on Tariffs * Attorney General Charity Clark today released the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling regarding tariffs: "Today the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of our multistate coalition declaring President Trump's broad tariffs unconstitutional. The Court held that the International   more
Statement on Supreme Court's Tariff Decision
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Statement on Supreme Court's Tariff Decision * "Congressman Fitzpatrick applauds today's Supreme's Court decision, which validates the Congressman's opposition to blanket and indiscriminate tarriffs that are not narrowly tailored, and that do not lower costs for the American consumer. Moreover, this decision validates the Congressman's vote last week to strike down any tariff authority tha  more
Statement Regarding Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal's Decision Allowing Louisiana Ten Commandments Law
PLANO, Texas, Feb. 20 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * Statement Regarding Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal's Decision Allowing Louisiana Ten Commandments Law * New Orleans, LA -Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a decision reversing a preliminary injunction against Louisiana's Ten Commandments law. The following statement   more
STATEMENT: Senator Schiff on Supreme Court Striking Down Trump's Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT: Senator Schiff on Supreme Court Striking Down Trump's Tariffs * Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court ruling that the Trump-Vance administration overstepped emergency powers by illegally imposing tariffs against nearly every country in the world without congressional approval: "Today, the Supreme   more
Student Attorneys Take Lead Through Clinical Program
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 20 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * Student Attorneys Take Lead Through Clinical Program * Rows of University of Baltimore School of Law students stood up, arm raised, palm forward and took an oath that marked a special milestone on the way to their degree. With the Honorable Shirley Watts, Justice of the Supreme Court of Maryland, presiding, this new cohort of student attorneys has been officially sworn in to clinical practice where  more
Supreme Court curtails runaway presidential tariff powers: CEI comment
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Competitive Enterprise Institute posted the following news release: * * * Supreme Court curtails runaway presidential tariff powers: CEI comment * The Supreme Court today ruled today in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize the president to impose tariffs. It was a 6-3 decision led by Chief Justice John Roberts, with Justices Thomas, Alito, and Kavanaugh dissenting.   more
Supreme Court Limits Trump's Power, Constraining His Ability to Unilaterally Punish Enemies, Reward Allies with Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release: * * * Supreme Court Limits Trump's Power, Constraining His Ability to Unilaterally Punish Enemies, Reward Allies with Tariffs * Blow to Trump, but U.S. Tariffs Rates Unlikely to Decline Broadly In response to today's Supreme Court ruling on the consolidated cases challenging President Trump's imposition of expansive tariffs using the International Emergency Economic Pow  more
Supreme Court Ruling Curbs Trump's Authority, But Tariff Chaos and Higher Prices Remain
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release: * * * Supreme Court Ruling Curbs Trump's Authority, But Tariff Chaos and Higher Prices Remain * The Supreme Court's 6-3 decision today striking down Donald Trump's authority to impose sweeping tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act will do little to deliver meaningful relief to American consumers or businesses still payi  more
Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 (TNSrpt) [Category: Science] -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs Today, the Supreme Court drew a clear line, ruling that Trump's tariffs were not within his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Food & Water Watch Senior Food Policy Analyst Rebecca Wolf issued the following statement: "Trump's misguided tariff tantrum has caused an affordability crisis f  more
Supreme Court striking down tariffs 'foreseeable, logical,' international trade law expert says
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Feb. 20 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Supreme Court striking down tariffs 'foreseeable, logical,' international trade law expert says * LAWRENCE -The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday struck down President Donald Trump's tariffs implemented under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act, or IEEPA. In the 6-3 ruling, the court stated the IEEPA did not grant the president authority to levy such taxes against foreign governments. Raj B  more
The Supreme Court Strikes Down IEEPA Tariffs
HERNDON, Virginia, Feb. 20 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * The Supreme Court Strikes Down IEEPA Tariffs On Friday, February 20, 2026, in a 6 to 3 decision, the Supreme Court held in the case of Learning Resources/V.O.S. Selections that President Trump DOES NOT have the authority to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). At a press conference following the Court's decision, President Trump annou  more
THOMPSON COMMENDS SCOTUS RULING STRIKING DOWN TRUMP TARIFFS, ANNOUNCES BILL TO REFUND AMERICANS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * THOMPSON COMMENDS SCOTUS RULING STRIKING DOWN TRUMP TARIFFS, ANNOUNCES BILL TO REFUND AMERICANS * Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling striking down the President's unlawful tariffs: "This ruling is a win for the American people. For over a year, hardworking families and small business owners paid the   more
U.S. Attorney Zachary A. Keller Highlights 7 Recent Prosecutions Involving Threats and Assaults Against Federal Law Enforcement and Public Officials
LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, Feb. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana posted the following news release on Feb. 18, 2026: * * * U.S. Attorney Zachary A. Keller Highlights Seven Recent Prosecutions Involving Threats and Assaults Against Federal Law Enforcement and Public Officials Today, United States Attorney Zachary A. Keller highlights a series of recent prosecutions undertaken by the Office that reflect its ongoing commitment to protecting federal law enfor  more
U.S. Chamber Welcomes Supreme Court Decision on Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Chamber Welcomes Supreme Court Decision on Tariffs * Neil Bradley, Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, issued the following statement today on the Supreme Court's decision to halt tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA):  "The Supreme Court's decision is welcome news for businesses and consumers.   more
U.S. Conference of Mayors Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Against President Trump's Tariff Actions
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The U.S. Conference of Mayors issued the following news: * * * U.S. Conference of Mayors Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Against President Trump's Tariff Actions * Today, the U.S Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump does not have the legal authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose global tariffs without Congressional approval. The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) has voiced concer  more
U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Statement on SCOTUS Overturning Trump's Costly Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Statement on SCOTUS Overturning Trump's Costly Tariffs * "Today is a good day for the American people who deserve relief from Trump's wallet-busting tariffs. Floridians are grappling with higher prices for groceries, housing, appliances and electric bills - made worse by Trump's illegal tariffs. Families are paying up to $1700 more per year under the Trump tariffs. The Supre  more
U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Releases Statement After Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump's Illegal Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Kelly Morrison, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Releases Statement After Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump's Illegal Tariffs * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, after the Supreme Court ruled that President Trump's sweeping global tariffs are illegal, U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03) released the following statement: "This is a big win for the American people. Trump's reckless, corrupt, and illegal tariffs are a disas  more
U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Broad Use of IEEPA Tariffs
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 20 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Broad Use of IEEPA Tariffs * On February 20, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Trump Administration exceeded its authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) by imposing sweeping tariffs. "The Supreme Court's decision today on the IEEPA tariffs is an important ruling on a topic that is of great imp  more
Updated Data: American Families Have Already Paid More Than $1,700 Each in Tariff Costs Since Trump Entered Office
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * UPDATED DATA: American Families Have Already Paid More Than $1,700 Each in Tariff Costs Since Trump Entered Office Despite Supreme Court Ruling, Updated Report Shows How Tariffs Have Already Cost American Families * Following the Supreme Court's decision today to overturn Trump's tariffs, the Joint Economic Committee - Minorit  more
Vanderbilt Law School: Donald B. Verrilli, Jr. to Deliver George Barrett Social Justice Lecture
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 20 -- Vanderbilt Law School issued the following news: * * * Donald B. Verrilli, Jr. to Deliver George Barrett Social Justice Lecture Donald B. Verrilli, Jr. will deliver the 2026 George Barrett Social Justice Lecture on March 5. In his talk, titled "Civic Courage, the Rule of Law, and the Legal Profession at a Crossroads," Mr. Verrilli will reflect on the role that the legal profession has played, and failed to play, in defending the rule of law against the authori  more
VICTORY: Utahns Will Have Fair Map in Place for 2026 Midterms
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 [Category: Political] -- The Campaign Legal Center posted the following news release: * * * VICTORY: Utahns Will Have Fair Map in Place for 2026 Midterms * SALT LAKE CITY - On February 20, 2026, the Utah Supreme Court dismissed an eleventh-hour challenge by the Utah Legislature, which sought to block Utah's law requiring fair maps and revive a gerrymandered map for the fall congressional election. Campaign Legal Center, on behalf of the League of Women Voters of Utah (L  more
Warner Applauds Supreme Court Ruling Striking Down Trump's Illegal Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner Applauds Supreme Court Ruling Striking Down Trump's Illegal Tariffs * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court voting 6-3 to strike down President Trump's sweeping tariffs imposed on products Americans buy from other countries: "Today's ruling is a win for American families who have been   more
Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Demand Department of Education Reverse Its Decision to End Federal Funding for Minority-Serving Institutions
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Demand Department of Education Reverse Its Decision to End Federal Funding for Minority-Serving Institutions * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine, a member of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, (both D-VA) joined Senate colleagues in urging the Department of Education to immediately reverse the Trump Administration's harmful  more
Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Demand Department of Education Reverse its Decision to End Federal Funding for Minority-Serving Institutions
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Demand Department of Education Reverse its Decision to End Federal Funding for Minority-Serving Institutions * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine, a member of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, (both D-VA) joined Senate colleagues in urging the Department of Education to immediately reverse the Trump Administration's harmful decisi  more
Warnock Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Strike Down President Trump's Illegal Tariff Policy
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Strike Down President Trump's Illegal Tariff Policy * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA), the top Democrat on the Senate Finance subcommittee that oversees tariffs, released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff strategy illegal. "This ruling is welcome   more
Warren Statement on Supreme Court Trump Tariffs Ruling
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Warren Statement on Supreme Court Trump Tariffs Ruling U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, released the following statement: "No Supreme Court decision can undo the massive damage that the Trump tariffs have done to small businesses, to  more
Welch Welcomes Supreme Court's Ruling Striking Down Trump's Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Welcomes Supreme Court's Ruling Striking Down Trump's Tariffs * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, today welcomed the Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling to strike down President Trump's reckless, global tariffs, which were imposed illegally under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA): "President Trump's tariffs were unconst  more
Whip Clark Statement on Supreme Court Decision Striking Down Trump Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Whip Clark Statement on Supreme Court Decision Striking Down Trump Tariffs * MALDEN, MA -Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision to strike down Donald Trump's illegal tariffs: "The Supreme Court has affirmed what the American people already know: Donald Trump's tariffs are an illegal tax on working families. "Trump promised  more
Wyden on Supreme Court Striking Down Illegal Trump Tariffs: "A Win for American Families and Small Businesses"
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden on Supreme Court Striking Down Illegal Trump Tariffs: "A Win for American Families and Small Businesses" Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., released the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court voting 6-3 to strike down billions of dollars' worth of tariffs that Donald Trump imposed recklessly on products Americans buy fro  more
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