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Two-hundred-and-fifty years in, Justice Jackson is doing the work that is needed from our leaders
The United States needs leaders willing to speak forthrightly about our past and ambitiously about our future in order to make it through the…
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The Trump admin went so far Thursday night that even Judge Reed O'Connor put a case on hold
O'Connor has been very receptive to the Trump admin and its anti-trans efforts, but an FTC request to him is now on hold after "consultation" with Judge…
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Second federal judge blocks DOJ from getting trans minors' info via grand jury subpoena
Judge Pitts issued the preliminary injunction covering a subpoena directed at Stanford. Also: About the dismissed charges in the "judge shopping" case…
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The six opinions in the birthright citizenship ruling have a lot to teach us about the U.S. today
The 5-4 decision was the least the court could do to keep the United States of America on a constitutional path.
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June 2026
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.
Jun 29
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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…
Jun 24
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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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