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Trump Pursues Rare Supreme Court Rehearings on Key Legal Decisions

KVIA•Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 3:29 PM•CNN Newsource

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Former President Donald Trump is attempting to have the Supreme Court reconsider two significant rulings: one involving a $5 million verdict against him for defaming E. Jean Carroll, and another that invalidated his executive order on birthright citizenship. Historically, the Supreme Court rarely grants such requests, with the last successful rehearing occurring in 1965. Trump's legal team has filed for a rehearing on the Carroll case, arguing that the consequences of the ruling could be severe. The court denied his appeal last week, and a federal judge has ordered the release of funds to Carroll, prompting Trump to appeal this decision as well. The outcome of these efforts could have substantial implications for Trump and his legal battles.

Key Details: • Trump's legal team filed for a rehearing within 25 days of the Supreme Court's ruling. • The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 against Trump's birthright citizenship order on June 30. • The last successful rehearing by the Supreme Court was in 1965. • A federal judge ordered the release of $5 million to E. Jean Carroll, which Trump is appealing.

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