Most Justices Seem Skeptical of Charging Capitol Rioters With Obstructing an Official Proceeding The Supreme Court's interpretation of the statute also could affect two charges against Donald Trump. Reason · Apr 16, 2024
Justice Barrett Questions Prosecutors' Case In Capitol Riot Trial Justice Barrett questions the use of obstruction statute in January 6 Capitol riot cases, raising legal complexities. Top News · Apr 16, 2024
U.S. Supreme Court issues guidance for when government officials can block users on social media Welcome to the Thursday, April 11, Brew. Ballotpedia · Apr 11, 2024
Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #105 Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter written to keep you plugged into the conversations driving school board politics and governance. Ballotpedia · Apr 10, 2024
For the sake of all of us, Sonia Sotomayor needs to retire from the US supreme court She’s been described as the ‘conscience of the supreme court’. That’s why it pains me to write this The Guardian - US · Apr 1, 2024
US Supreme Court hears arguments in abortion pill case U.S. Supreme Court justices on Tuesday did not appear ready to limit access to the abortion pill mifepristone, in a case that could have far-reaching implications for millions of American women and for scores of drugs regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. France 24 · Mar 26, 2024
Supreme Court Says Officials Who Block Critics on Social Media Might Be Violating the First Amendment The justices established guidelines for determining whether that is true in any particular case. Reason · Mar 19, 2024
Supreme Court Allows Texas To Enforce Controversial Immigration Law Supreme Court allows Texas to enforce immigration law, sparking concerns and legal challenges. Significant implications for immigration policy and federal-... Top News · Mar 19, 2024
Supreme Court lets Texas enforce state law allowing deportation - Roll Call The Supreme Court allowed Texas to enforce a state law Tuesday that allows officials to effectively deport undocumented immigrants. Roll Call · Mar 19, 2024
Supreme Court seems wary of barring government contacts with social media At issue was a sweeping Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals decision that barred government officials from having contacts with social media platforms. WEKU · Mar 18, 2024
Supreme Court sounds reluctant to curb US social media outreach - Roll Call The Supreme Court appeared ready Monday to allow government officials to communicate with social media companies over misinformation. Roll Call · Mar 18, 2024
Supreme Court issues first of many expected decisions on social media The court laid down guidelines for the lower courts to use in assessing the facts in similar cases. WEKU · Mar 15, 2024
Supreme Court decides when public officials can block critics online - Roll Call The Supreme Court laid out a new test Friday for when officials can remove comments or block access on their social media accounts. Roll Call · Mar 15, 2024
Experts call out ACB's "weird" opinion Barrett split from conservative majority — but used her opinion to admonish liberals in "unusually biting terms" Salon · Mar 5, 2024
Top News · Mar 5, 2024 Supreme Court Ruling Upholds National Unity In Presidential Elections Former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy praises Supreme Court's ruling on national unity and democratic values.
The Guardian - US · Mar 4, 2024 US supreme court ruling on Trump ballot ban: five key takeaways Donald Trump can remain on the presidential ballot but the question of whether he was guilty of insurrection unresolved
The Guardian - US · Mar 4, 2024 Unanimity over 14th amendment masks supreme court schism on accountability The court ruled that Colorado cannot remove Trump from the ballot but conservative justices are accused of covering for insurrectionists
Reason · Mar 4, 2024 Supreme Court Unanimously Rules That States May Not Disqualify Trump As an Insurrectionist Three justices who concurred in that judgment accuse the majority of trying to "insulate all alleged insurrectionists from future challenges" by going further than necessary.
Reason · Feb 27, 2024 Most Justices Seem Skeptical of the Florida and Texas Social Media Laws The Supreme Court seems inclined to recognize that content moderation is protected by the First Amendment.
Reason · Feb 12, 2024 SCOTUS Is Troubled by the Claim That States Can Disqualify Trump From the Election As an Insurrectionist Most of the justices are clearly inclined to reject a Colorado Supreme Court decision asserting that power under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.
The Guardian - US · Jan 29, 2024 New role for Amy Coney Barrett’s father inside Christian sect sparks controversy Alleged abuse survivors at People of Praise worry Michael Coney may block group’s handling of sexual abuse from becoming public
Reason · Jan 24, 2024 Tennessee Says Residents Can't Vote If They Have Lost Their Gun Rights People who were disenfranchised based on felony convictions face a new obstacle to recovering their voting rights.
Reason · Jan 9, 2024 Amicus Brief Filed in Trump v. Griswold On Behalf of Professor Seth Barrett Tillman "By contrast, a holding that the President is not an 'Officer of the United States' would authoritatively resolve the Section 3 case against the Petitioner. In that event, it will be the people, and not judges, or state officials, or Congress, who will decide."
The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2023 How much are Supreme Court justices salaries? Supreme Court justices earn more in their base salary than Cabinet-level positions in the executive branch
Reason · Dec 17, 2023 "Reviewing The Three Trump Appointees: Ex Ante and Ex Post" My new essay will be published in the inaugural issue of the Texas A&M Journal of Law & Civil Governance.