Supreme Court
SCOTUS decisions, oral arguments, and certiorari
Gorsuch’s Concurrence in Trump v. Slaughter Signals New Fight Over Agency Power
Justice Gorsuch’s concurrence in Trump v. Slaughter highlights a Supreme Court shift in presidential removal power and its impact on administrative law.
Supreme Court to Review Gov't Seizure of Pilot's Plane Over Six-Pack
SCOTUS agrees to hear case challenging Alaska's forfeiture of a $95K plane for carrying beer to a dry village, testing limits of Excessive Fines Clause.
Supreme Court Issues 63 Shadow Docket Rulings in 2024 Term, Surpassing Signed Opinions
In the 2024 term, the Supreme Court issued 63 shadow docket rulings versus 56 signed opinions, impacting transparency and legal predictability.
Supreme Court Opinion Assignments Shape Key Legal Outcomes
The Supreme Court’s opinion assignment process strategically influences rulings, benefiting litigators and scholars predicting decisions.
New Alito Biography Details His Conservative Supreme Court Impact
Peter Canellos' 2026 biography of Justice Samuel Alito reveals his judicial philosophy and role in key Supreme Court rulings affecting U.S. law.
SCOTUS Rarely Grants Rehearings, Birthright Citizenship Case Highlights
SCOTUS upholds birthright citizenship 6-3; rare rehearing requests shed light on court strategy and constitutional debates.
Supreme Court Extends Fourth Amendment to Cell Phone Location Data
The Supreme Court ruled that acquiring location data from Google is a Fourth Amendment search, impacting digital privacy and data governance.