Justices meet to fill out 2024-25 docket
The Petitions of the Week column highlights some of the cert petitions recently filed in the Supreme Court. A list of all petitions we’re watching is available here. When the justices meet for their next regularly scheduled conference today, they will discuss…
## Petitions of the Week: Justices Face Key Decisions### Constituting Federal Agencies**Becerra v. Braidwood Management, Inc.**- Petitions raise concerns over the appointment structure of the Preventive Services Task Force, arguing that members must face Senate confirmation to wield binding authority over insurers.**Federal Trade Commission v. National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association**- A private nonprofit company tasked with regulating racing industry has been deemed to hold unconstitutional power by the 5th Circuit.### Student-Loan Forgiveness**Department of Education v. Career Colleges and Schools of Texas**- A regulation easing loan forgiveness for defrauded students was invalidated, sparking a government petition to clarify application processes.### Tax Refunds**Commissioner of Internal Revenue v. Zuch**- The IRS levy on a taxpayer's property led to a tax-court battle that raises questions about the right to demand withheld refunds even after a levy is lifted.### Noted Cases**Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummond, St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School v. Drummond**- Challenge private religious schools' exclusion from charter programs, invoking First Amendment protections.**National Association of Realtors v. United States**- The government's right to unilaterally withdraw from contracts is debated in this case.**Ohio v. Environmental Protection Agency**- A dispute over the Clean Air Act's ability to allow agencies to supplement administrative records after rule promulgation.