Why religion and education will be in the spotlight next term
As the back-to-school spirit sweeps across the nation, education is likely on the minds of the Supreme Court justices (especially those with kids still at…
A court trapped in amber
In United States v. Rahimi, the Supreme Court denied that the Second Amendment is “a law trapped in amber.” That metaphor has now exploded onto constitutional law, appearing in six…
Trump administration targets birth tourism
Plus, another high-profile Democrat expresses support for expanding the court.
The court and the “opinions of mankind”
During this 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, it may be worth recalling the document’s only identified audience. Rather than single out the American public, the Declaration instead stated…
The court’s big gun cases – and what’s next
With the justices now on summer recess, let’s take a minute to reflect on the term and its impact on the Second Amendment. As a reminder, the court heard two…
Palestinian authorities seek Supreme Court relief
Plus, is Justice Kavanaugh the great concurrer of the Roberts court?
Completing the picture of the court’s criminal law term
As a resource for court observers interested in criminal law, this column completes (together with my prior column) my listing of criminal law and related cases decided by the court…
How a seemingly unexciting case on retirement plans could have massive consequences
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Justice Kavanaugh: the great concurrer of the Roberts court?
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 Trump indicates that he…
Trump indicates that he will bring Hillary Clinton case to SCOTUS
Plus, more on the petitions for review addressing an $83.3 million defamation verdict against the president.
Trump asks Supreme Court to hear appeal of $83.3 million defamation verdict against him
Lawyers for President Donald Trump and the federal government on Tuesday asked the Supreme Court to take up his appeal of the defamation case brought against him by journalist E.…