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Before marriage, there was the nearly 20-year fight over sodomy laws

In 2003, the Supreme Court overturned its 1986 decision upholding sodomy laws. Both cases have a lot to teach us in and about this moment.
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Thursday was Sam Alito's big decision day. Was it his last?
Justice Alito had two decisions backing restrictive immigration policies and a ruling striking down a Hawaii concealed carry restriction. Is a…
 • Chris Geidner
Federal judge blocks DOJ from seeking NYC trans care information via grand jury subpoena
Judge Failla found that DOJ’s request “shocks the conscience” by seeking the “most personal and sensitive information a medical provider could hold…
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This is what a 6-3 Supreme Court looks like
On a rainy Tuesday in Washington, D.C., the reality of today's high court was abundantly clear as the court handed down four 6-3 decisions moving the…
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Does DOJ even know how to issue subpoenas for a proper purpose these days?
Judge Patrick Schiltz quashed federal grand jury subpoenas issued against Minnesota officials. The move echoes the quashed Federal Reserve and trans…
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Reflecting on four years of Law Dork
It's a difficult time, but I'm extremely grateful that so many of you trust me to be a part of helping you to understand what is happening.
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Justices rule feds' prosecution of marijuana user for gun possession violates Second Amendment
There were no dissents, but the four divergent opinions on Thursday show continuing disagreement over how to judge the constitutionality of gun…
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Trans prisoners' medical care remains protected after a flurry of court rulings on Wednesday
A D.C. Circuit ruling would have allowed the Trump admin's anti-trans policy to go into effect, but a new district court injunction issued hours later…
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As the Trump admin begins a new prosecution in Minnesota, the "Broadview Six" fallout continues
Fifteen people were charged Tuesday as part of the Trump admin's effort to go after its “antifa” boogeyman. Also: The "Broadview Six" aren't going away.
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What's left from SCOTUS, and when to expect it
There are still 20 argued cases awaiting action, with 19 opinions expected. Also: Talking with TPM about Trump's anti-trans attacks. And, for paid…
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