The Latest Breaking News from SCOTUS

Even Without the 'Emergency' Powers SCOTUS Rejected, Trump Has a Bunch of Tariff Options

There are many laws that explicitly authorize the president to impose taxes on imports, but they include limits that Trump was keen to avoid.

Reason · Feb 20

SCOTUS Modifies Rule 29, Paper Briefs Can Be Filed Three Days After Timely Electronic Submission

This rule change effectively gives parties at least one more day to work on briefs, and make corrections.

Reason · Feb 18

Staten Island Goes To SCOTUS

The New York nomination process begins on February 24, and the maps have still not been settled.

Reason · Feb 13

NYT To SCOTUS: "I just want them to know we're watching them."

We learn fascinating insights about how the newspaper of record covers the "holy of holies of American law."

Reason · Feb 3

SCOTUS Summarily Reverses Fourth Circuit, Justice Jackson votes to deny writ of certiorari without opinion

KBJ's dissent from the grant of certiorari, without a written opinion, is fairly rare.

Reason · Jan 26

SCOTUS Seems Inclined To Reject Hawaii's Default Rule Against Guns on Private Property Open to the Public

The state requires carry permit holders to obtain advance permission before bringing firearms into businesses.

Reason · Jan 20

Three Very Short SCOTUS Unanimous Opinions In One Day, But No Tariffs

The Tariffs case is still cooking, but the Court is clearing the brush.

Reason · Jan 20

Eyes on Gorsuch as SCOTUS Weighs Transgender Student Athlete Bans

Plus: Still waiting on the tariffs case.

Reason · Jan 15

Justice Sotomayor Asks "Have You Studied The People" In SCOTUS Cases.

I have. Conservative litigants are vilified. Liberal litigants are celebrated.

Reason · Jan 15

Transgender Athletes, Guns, and the Federal Reserve: 3 SCOTUS Cases To Watch in January

The Supreme Court’s January docket is packed with big cases.

Reason · Jan 8