Federal judge again blocks end to birthright citizenship - Roll Call The judge gave the government seven days to seek a stay from a higher court in the case, which is likely to head to the Supreme Court. Roll Call · Jul 10, 2025
DOJ sets out to "scare" sanctuary cities Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said he would not be intimidated into carrying out a "fascist" agenda Salon · Jan 23, 2025
In blockbuster term, Supreme Court boosts its own sway - Roll Call Legal experts say the Supreme Court's most impactful rulings this term may be those where it flexed its influence over government actions. Roll Call · Jul 2, 2024
US Supreme Court signals delay in ruling on Trump's claim of absolute immunity The Supreme Court on Thursday appeared likely to reject former President Donald Trump’s claim of absolute immunity from prosecution over election interference, but several justices signaled reservations about the charges that could cause a lengthy delay, possibly beyond November’s election. France 24 · Apr 26, 2024
The Electoral College is a ‘bad’ and ‘undemocratic’ system. So why does the US still use it? In the most powerful democracy in the world, two of its last four leaders have been chosen by a minority of voters. The US’s Electoral College system is now functioning far from how its creators originally intended, Gustaf Kilander writes The Independent UK · Jan 1, 2024
The Declaration of Independence Promotes Individual Liberty More than Collective Self-Determination This is true despite claims to the contrary by some on both the left and right. Reason · Jul 4, 2023
'My dad would say now is the time': Why MLK III supports expanding the Supreme Court CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — The Rev. Al Sharpton and Martin Luther King III have joined calls to expand the U.S. Supreme Court under the backdrop of an impending case that is expected to restrict or end the use of race as a factor in college admissions. Tribune News Service · Jun 14, 2023
In one line, abortion ruling raises concerns about other rights - Roll Call In Friday’s decision that overturned the constitutional right to abortion, a line by Justice Clarence Thomas made experts worry what rights may go next. Roll Call · Jun 24, 2022
Draft signals Supreme Court shift on civil rights, experts say WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court’s leaked draft opinion jolted some legal experts for how it would not only upend abortion rights, but move onto shakier ground other constitutional rights such as same-sex marriage, contraception and more. Tribune News Service · May 4, 2022
Draft signals Supreme Court shift on civil rights, experts say - Roll Call The Supreme Court’s leaked draft opinion jolted some legal experts for how it would upend more than just abortion rights. Roll Call · May 4, 2022