# Justice Kavanaugh

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-01**: Refund Litigation Begins — The Trump administration signals intent to litigate the refund process despite the ruling.
- **2026-02-20**: SCOTUS Ruling Issued — Supreme Court declares IEEPA tariffs unlawful and unconstitutional in a 6-3 vote.
- **2025-01-15**: IEEPA Tariffs Imposed — President Trump implements reciprocal and drug-trafficking tariffs via executive order.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Supreme Court Voids IEEPA Tariffs: Retailers Brace for $175B Refund Battle
2026-02-20 23:07:01 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled 6-3 that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not grant the President authority to impose tariffs, invalidating billions in duties. This landmark decision opens a complex legal battle for an estimated $175 billion in refunds, impacting retailers and e-commerce platforms nationwide.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/supreme-court-ieepa-tariffs-retail-impact

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