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Congratulations to Randy Barnett and Josh Blackman, Whose Work Was Cited by Justice Thomas's Dissent in Trump v. Barbara

The dissent cited Randy's Trump Is Right on Birthright Citizenship and an annotated transcript of John Marshall Harlan's 1897-98 Lectures on… The post Congratulations to Randy Barnett and Josh Blackman, Whose Work Was Cited by Justice Thomas's Dissent in Trump v. Barbara appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Jun 30

The Supreme Court For The First Time Refers To Our "Colorblind Constitution"

130 years later, Justice Harlan's Plessy dissent is now the "supreme law of the land."

Reason · Jun 3

Justice John Marshall Harlan and Birth Tourism

Justice Harlan provides a middle ground for the Supreme Court on the question of birthright citizenship.

Reason · Apr 30

Jurisprudence on the Adjournment Power, Old and New

Last month, Washington was in a tizzy about whether President Trump could use the adjournment power as a means to… The post Jurisprudence on the Adjournment Power, Old and New appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Dec 17, 2024

Frederick Douglass Praises the "Courage" Of Justice John Marshall Harlan

“In these easy going days [Harlan] should find himself possessed of the courage to resist the temptation to go with the multitude”

Reason · Sep 11, 2024

9 justices, many opinions: How the Supreme Court tells lawyers, judges and the public about its decisions and disagreements

When the U.S. Supreme Court issues opinions, you may hear that the nine justices reached a 6-3 or a 5-4 decision. You may also hear that certain justices wrote a concurrence or that there were multiple dissents.

The Conversation · May 23, 2024

Martin Luther King's Lofty Dream Turns 60

Is our country getting closer to living out the true meaning of its creed, "All men are created equal"?

Reason · Aug 28, 2023

Debating the Legacy of Justice John Marshall Harlan

A critical column by Jamelle Bouie prompts an extensive reply from Peter Canellos.

Reason · Jul 18, 2023

Supreme Court has a long history of protecting Americans’ rights. Not any more.

The recent regressive Supreme Court rulings represent an astonishing rejection of the principles of racial and economic justice that guided the court for more than 60 years.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 12, 2023

Conservative justices may end affirmative action in college admissions — and beyond

WASHINGTON — Following last term's overturning of Roe v. Wade and an expansion of gun rights, the Supreme Court's conservatives are moving now to sharply limit or strike down affirmative action at colleges and universities.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 30, 2022