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Justices Seem Ready to Back Owner of Seized Land Rover in Case on Excessive Fines
The Supreme Court heard arguments over whether state civil forfeiture laws are subject to constitutional limits on excessive fines.
Why We’re Writing a Book About Justice Brett Kavanaugh
We aim to go deeper into the newest justice’s formative years — and to better understand what the fight over his confirmation says about our…
Is Half of Oklahoma an Indian Reservation? The Supreme Court Sifts the Merits
The justices heard arguments over whether Creek Indians still exercise control over much of the eastern part of the state, and the practical consequences if…
The Dusky Gopher Frog Loses a Round in the Supreme Court
The justices unanimously ruled that an appeals court must take a fresh look at the government’s efforts to protect the endangered species.
Does the Ninth Circuit Have the Highest Reversal Rate in the Country?
This claim about the federal appeals court circuit, made by President Trump, a Republican senator and conservative pundits, is false by one metric and true…
Supreme Court Considers a Thorny Question of Free Speech and Police Power
An argument before the court considered whether to allow lawsuits over arrests made in retaliation for the exercise of First Amendment rights.
A Reality Check for Chief Justice Roberts
A reader surprises herself by siding with the president over whether judges are partisan.
‘It’s a Long Story’: Justice John Paul Stevens, 98, Is Publishing a Memoir
In an interview, the retired justice reflected on what he called some of the Supreme Court’s biggest missteps, the confirmation process, term limits and his…
The Monopolization of America
In one industry after another, big companies have become more dominant over the past 15 years, new data show.
‘Kavanaugh’s Revenge’ Fell Short Against Democrats in the Midterms
While Republicans cite the Supreme Court brawl as a factor in some Senate wins, Democrats say the fight did little damage and helped in the…