Supreme Court Overturns 9th Circuit in 2 National Security-Related Cases

Supreme Court Overturns 9th Circuit in 2 National Security-Related Cases
An engraving of the Contemplation of Justice is seen outside the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC, on Feb. 7, 2022. Stefani Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images
Matthew Vadum
Matthew Vadum
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The Supreme Court sided with the Biden administration last week, upholding the longstanding state-secrets evidentiary privilege that prevents the disclosure of information deemed injurious to national security.

In both cases, the high court reversed decisions of the often-overturned U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit.