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Justice Breyer and the Establishment Clause

Even without writing majority opinions, his contributions were important.

Reason · May 30, 2023

Analysis: Supreme Court likes separation of powers, but not of church and state

WASHINGTON — The Constitution is famously built on checks and balances, but nowhere does it specifically call for a "separation of powers" or insist on a "separation of church and state."

Los Angeles Times · Jul 7, 2022

Supreme Court rules Texas veteran may sue to get his job back; conservative justices dissent

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday an injured Iraq War veteran may sue to get his job back as a Texas state trooper in accordance with a federal law guaranteeing that returning soldiers can reclaim their government positions.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 29, 2022

Supreme Court bolsters gun owners’ right to carry a weapon in public

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the rights of gun owners to carry a loaded weapon in public, ruling that the Second Amendment right to “bear arms” overrides laws in New York and California that restrict who may legally take guns when they leave home.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 23, 2022

Supreme Court bolsters right to carry handgun in public - Roll Call

The Supreme Court extended the Second Amendment right to carry a handgun outside the home for the first time Thursday.

Roll Call · Jun 23, 2022

Supreme Court rules Maine tuition aid can't exclude religious schools

The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Maine cannot exclude religious schools from a state tuition assistance program.

Roll Call · Jun 21, 2022

Supreme Court rejects bond hearings for immigrants facing deportation

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled Monday that immigrants being held for deportation have no right to seek their release on bond, regardless of how long they may be held.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 13, 2022

Supreme Court limits relief for certain detained immigrants - Roll Call

Two opinions make it harder for detained immigrants to fight to be released on bond while their cases proceed.

Roll Call · Jun 13, 2022

US Supreme Court: Who’s who and the ideologies of the court

The Supreme Court’s decision was made possible by an emboldened right side of the court

Evening Standard · May 3, 2022