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Where the Supreme Court’s two most conservative justices part ways

If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want a more conservative court, go together. That twist on the popular proverb, or...

The ways in which justices reach their decisions

Empirical SCOTUS is a recurring series by Adam Feldman that looks at Supreme Court data, primarily in the form of opinions and oral arguments,...

The most important cases of the next term

When the justices return to the bench to hear oral arguments in the fall, they will tackle several hot-button issues, including state bans...

The shadows of the emergency docket

Civil Rights and Wrongs is a recurring series by Daniel Harawa covering criminal justice and civil rights cases before the court. Please note that...

Skrmetti and birth equality (Part II)

Brothers in Law is a recurring series by brothers Akhil and Vikram Amar, with special emphasis on measuring what the Supreme Court says against...

The morning read for Thursday, July 24

Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Thursday morning read: Recommended Citation: Zachary...

A brief history of Supreme Court rulings on hair

One of the cases the Supreme Court will hear during the 2025-26 term started with a haircut. Damon Landor’s head was forcibly shaved in...

Supreme Court pauses ruling that potentially weakens the Voting Rights Act

The Supreme Court on Thursday put on hold, at least for now, a ruling by a federal appeals court that could limit the...

The morning read for Friday, July 25

Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Friday morning read: Recommended Citation: Zachary...

Is religious freedom possible in state schools?

Rights and Responsibilities is a recurring series by Richard Garnett on legal education, the role of the courts in our constitutional structure, and the...

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The morning read for Thursday, August 28

Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Thursday morning read: Recommended Citation: Zachary...

Louisiana urges Supreme Court to uphold order barring race-based redistricting map

Writing that it “wants out of this abhorrent system of racial discrimination,” Louisiana on Wednesday told the Supreme Court in the case of...

The morning read for Friday, August 29

Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Friday morning read: Recommended Citation: Zachary...

The Supreme Court and flag burning: an explainer

President Donald Trump wants to prosecute flag burning, but can he make that happen without violating Supreme Court precedent? Trump contends it’s possible...

Transgender student’s bathroom case comes to the Supreme Court on the emergency docket

South Carolina asked the Supreme Court to pause an order by a federal appeals court that requires a public school in the state...
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