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The Supreme Court's men aren't here to protect you
(Unless you're reading this, Donald Trump.)
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Chris Geidner
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SCOTUS approach to Trump's immunity claim likely to delay D.C. case further
Although Trump appeared likely to lose his argument for absolute immunity, the court's handling of the case will likely give him something else he…
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Chris Geidner
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In E.R. abortion care case, the justices face the questions of a post-Roe America
The women justices spoke out about the real consequences of the case, but the decision will likely come down to two men: Chief Justice Roberts and…
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Chris Geidner
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Oklahoma AG tells SCOTUS that state court decision allowing Glossip's execution cannot stand
The Oklahoma court's decision refusing to throw out Richard Glossip's conviction in the face of "grave prosecutorial misconduct" has "no valid place in…
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Chris Geidner
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SCOTUS, but not Roberts, struggles with whether cities can criminalize homelessness
The liberal justices tried to expose a dystopian, unfeeling argument — but it wasn't clear whether it would be enough on Monday.
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Chris Geidner
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Law Dork Video: On Trump's immunity claim, the history (or lack thereof), and its consequences
Lawyers Kathleen Hartnett and Kristy Parker and historian Holly Brewer discuss the upcoming Trump v. U.S. arguments and the briefs that they submitted…
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Chris Geidner
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The Fifth Circuit did the absolute least it should do this week — and that's news
The court issued a trio of orders declining to have the full court review decisions that conservatives seeking to transform the law lost before…
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Chris Geidner
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Conservative justices question overcriminalization now, with Jan. 6 case
The case over whether the Justice Department is using a conspiracy law too broadly could have implications for Donald Trump's federal charges in D.C.
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Chris Geidner
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Supreme Court allows Idaho ban on trans minors' medical care to go into effect
Although the opinions focused on the ongoing debate over "universal injunctions," it's trans kids who will face the consequences of Monday's high court…
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Chris Geidner
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A judicial nomination under attack — and now in peril
The attacks on Adeel Mangi’s nomination give way to appalling cowardice from a trio of Democratic senators. Also: The next Supreme Court argument…
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Chris Geidner
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Don't fall for Trump's new abortion position claims
Trump's purported abortion position is unrealistic, unworkable, and unpopular. He's just saying it because he wants to win. He told us as much.
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Chris Geidner
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The Fifth Circuit's lawlessness is now spreading from California to D.C.
Two federal judges in Texas recently granted motions to transfer cases to other courts. Then the Fifth Circuit got involved. Now, it's a nationwide…
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Chris Geidner
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