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Supreme Court's conservatives OK trans sports bans

Kavanaugh wrote the court's opinion, but Sotomayor dissented to explain for the liberal trio what the court got wrong about equal protection law.
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John Roberts's 5-4 opinion saving the Fed should have saved all independent agencies
In his 6-3 opinion over the Federal Trade Commission, however, Roberts ended the independence of the FTC and other agencies, sowing "chaos" across the…
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Eight Supreme Court cases remaining
The next, but not last, decision day is Monday. Also: A reporter's privilege case on the shadow docket. And, for paid subscribers: Closing my tabs.
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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…
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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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