The Supreme Court of Japan
Welcome to SCOTUSblog’s recurring series in which we interview experts on different supreme courts around the world and how they compare with our own. Today’s column focuses on the Supreme…
Pete Buttigieg, the Supreme Court, and the Fourth Amendment
Please note that SCOTUS Outside Opinions constitute the views of outside contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SCOTUSblog or its staff. Read more President Trump signs new…
President Trump signs new birthright citizenship and “birth tourism” orders
Plus, the next great First Amendment battleground is on the back of your car.
What is “trapped in amber”? An originalist explanation
Anyone watching the Supreme Court this past term may have remarked on the frequency with which the justices talk about fossilized tree resin. Consider: Read more Beyond the swing justice:…
Beyond the swing justice: majority makers, dissent bridges, and coalition drift on the Supreme Court
Justice Amy Coney Barrett recently resisted a label that has followed several members of the current Supreme Court. Asked whether her occasional breaks with the court’s conservative majority meant she…
Tariff refunds reach $100 billion mark
Plus, a judge confirmed on Wednesday that TPS for Haitians has ended.
The justices should hold regular press conferences
This is the second piece in a series on what I believe the court can, and should, do better. Read more What does the Trump administration want from the Supreme…
What does the Trump administration want from the Supreme Court next?
Last week, the federal government joined President Donald Trump’s personal legal team in asking the Supreme Court to review an $83.3 million judgment against the president in a defamation case…
The October argument session
Plus, why does the Supreme Court term begin on the first Monday in October?
Court announces cases it will hear in October, which include significant disputes on climate change and immigration detention
The Supreme Court will kick off its 2026-27 term with oral arguments in a lawsuit brought by a Colorado county seeking millions of dollars from oil and gas companies for…