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New Essay: Obergefell's Second Decade

Progressives continue to bemoan the Roberts Court's supposed "illegitimacy." But a case they venerate remains the measuring stick for judicial hubris.

Reason · Jun 26

The Chutzpah of Justice Kennedy Lecturing Us About Democracy on June 26

"Those who founded our country would not recognize [Justice Kennedy's] conception of the judicial role."

Reason · Jul 3, 2025

Retired Justice Kennedy To Release Two-Volume Memoir

Retired Justice Kennedy's two-volume memoir 'Life and Law' offers insights into his life journey and court legacy, set for release this fall.

Top News · Apr 2, 2024

In historic reversal, Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, frees states to outlaw abortion

WASHINGTON — In a historic reversal, the Supreme Court on Friday overturned the landmark 1973 Roe Wade decision and ruled states may again outlaw abortion.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 24, 2022

In historic reversal, Supreme Court overturns Roe vs. Wade, frees states to outlaw abortion

WASHINGTON — In a historic reversal, the Supreme Court on Friday overturned the landmark 1973 Roe vs. Wade decision and ruled states may again outlaw abortion.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 24, 2022

Thirty years ago, the Supreme Court nearly struck down Roe v. Wade in a Pennsylvania case. The justices chose another way

PHILADELPHIA — It was months before a pivotal national election. A strong conservative majority had been cemented on the U.S. Supreme Court, and legislators in one state had passed a law restricting abortion access that they hoped, through the court challenges that followed, would become the vehicle for overturning Roe…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 4, 2022

Supreme Court’s ideological split silently shapes debate at Ketanji Brown Jackson hearing

WASHINGTON — For more than 20 hours over three days, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson has faced two rounds of questioning before the 22 members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, with inquiries ranging from her views on the separation of powers to substantive due process. But so far, no one has…

Tribune News Service · Mar 24, 2022

Supreme Court’s ideological split silently shapes debate at Ketanji Brown Jackson hearing - Roll Call

“What do you think is the purpose of a dissent?” was the sleeper question of the week as senators quizzed President Biden’s court pick.

Roll Call · Mar 23, 2022