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Firings, and Tariffs, and Trump, Oh My!

Justices Barrett and Kavanaugh are still chewing over Justice Gorsuch's questions from the tariffs case.

Reason · Dec 19, 2025

Roe as Humphrey's Executor, Casey as Morrison, and Dobbs as Slaughter

Casey attempted to save Roe by rewriting it, but that compromise ultimately collapsed in Dobbs. Morrison attempted to save Humphrey's Executor by rewriting it, but that compromise will (likely) collapse in Slaughter.

Reason · Dec 16, 2025

SCOTUS Sounds Ready To Let Trump Fire FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter

Plus: It's the final day of Reason's webathon.

Reason · Dec 9, 2025

The Justices Are Skeptical of the Trump Tariffs, But Are They Skeptical Enough to Strike Them Down?

Some observations from yesterday's argument in Learning Resources v. Trump.

Reason · Nov 6, 2025

On Tariffs, It Was Gorsuch vs. Trump at SCOTUS

The legal challengers to Trump's tariffs had a good day in court.

Reason · Nov 6, 2025

Counting to Five for the Government In The Tariffs Case

I was in the Court, and I have a different take on the case.

Reason · Nov 6, 2025

Trump Says America Would Be 'Destroyed' if Americans Don't Pay His Tariffs

The administration says the country faces complete destruction if it's forced to pay back money it hasn't yet received.

Reason · Sep 2, 2025

“It will affect all families”: Challenges await Texas parents if birthright citizenship ends

The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship to take effect in certain states in 30 days.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 27, 2025

Trump Says Birthright Citizenship Is Only 'About the Babies of Slaves.' Historical Evidence Says Otherwise.

The 1866 debate over birthright citizenship included a debate over immigration.

Reason · May 20, 2025

US Top Court Allows Lifting Of Legal Protections For Venezuelans

The US Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration on Monday to end legal protections that have shielded some 350,000 Venezuelans from potential deportation.

International Business Times · May 19, 2025