The decision before the decision
On Friday, Aug. 21, Chief Justice John Roberts issued an administrative, or temporary, stay, allowing construction to continue on the White House ballroom. The order put on hold a district…
Respecting our multi-branch lawmaking process
In my inaugural entry for this column, I critiqued the Supreme Court’s reliance on an abstract conception of the “separation of powers.” Because the Constitution does not contain a “separation…
Missouri congressional redistricting battle goes to Supreme Court for the third time
Less than two weeks after the Supreme Court paused a ruling by a federal judge in Missouri that would have cleared the way for the state to use a new…
Trump administration brings immigration disputes to SCOTUS
Plus, Amy explains how she prepares to cover the “long conference.”
Trump administration brings important immigration question back to the Supreme Court
On Sept. 11, the Trump administration the Supreme Court that Genalo v. Black, an immigration case set to be argued in October, was now moot – that is, no longer…
The Supreme Court refuses to become partisan in two fights over the midterms
People complain that the current Supreme Court is a partisan institution, with the six Republican appointees deciding cases based on their partisan beliefs. Read more The court’s coming climate-change case…
The court’s coming climate-change case and the very confused doctrine of preemption
On the first day of the October 2026 Term, the court will hear Suncorp Energy, Inc. v. County Commissioners of Boulder County, which poses the issue of whether suits under…
Missouri redistricting dispute may return to Supreme Court
Plus, is it time to rethink the chief justice’s duties?
How Many Moving Boxes Does a Typical Household Really Need?
One of the first questions that appears after a move is scheduled is deceptively simple: how many boxes should be bought? Order too few and packing stops repeatedly while more…
From Royal Oak to Birmingham: Making a Short Michigan Move Feel Effortless
A move between Royal Oak and Birmingham may cover a relatively short distance, but a local relocation can still involve plenty of coordination. Different home layouts, larger furniture, busy residential…