The Supreme Court’s had a big week

🗽 New York’s system for issuing concealed-weapons permits is unconstitutional. In a 6-3 decision along ideological lines, the Court ruled yesterday that the state’s century-old law requiring applicants to demonstrate “proper cause” and “good moral character” is in violation of the Second Amendment. The ruling also calls into question similar systems in at least eight other states plus DC, all of which will likely face legal challenges and could be struck down under new precedent. (From the Left | From the Right)

🏫 Maine can't exclude religious schools from its voucher program. In a 6-3 decision along ideological lines, the Court ruled on Tuesday that a Maine program which pays private school tuition for students without any nearby public schools violated the First Amendment’s Free Exercise Clause by preventing religious schools from receiving funds. (From the Left | From the Right)

👮‍♀️ Suspects can no longer sue police for not reading Miranda rights. In a 6-3 decision along ideological lines, the Court ruled yesterday that while the Miranda warning – “You have the right to remain silent… etc.” – protects constitutional rights, the warning itself is not a right that would trigger the ability to bring a civil lawsuit seeking damages. (From the Left | From the Right)

👀 Looking ahead… The Court’s decision in a case challenging Roe v. Wade – a draft of which leaked last month in a historic first – is expected before its summer recess at the end of this month.