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The Two-Emperor Problem
What Trump v. John Roberts reveals about the Republic.
Trump Asks Supreme Court for Fast Appeal of Transgender Military Ban
In what has become an increasingly common move for the Trump administration, it asked the justices to step in before lower courts have ruled.
Among Conservatives, Some Measured Support for Chief Justice’s Rebuke of Trump
Figures in the conservative legal community saw Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr.’s reproach as defending an independent judiciary.
Of Monuments, Arguments, Vampires and Thanksgiving
John Wayne, Brett Kavanaugh, my brothers Michael and Kevin, and me.
Supreme Court Party Time
The Federalist Society’s celebration of Brett Kavanaugh is a reminder that social control can shape the way justices approach their jobs.
Chief Justice Defends Judicial Independence After Trump Attacks ‘Obama Judge’
The Supreme Court’s leader took offense at President Trump’s criticism of a federal judge, suggesting Mr. Trump had a profound misunderstanding of a judge’s role.
Trump Takes Aim at Appeals Court, Calling It a ‘Disgrace’
In remarks after a loss in court on his asylum policy, the president said he would take steps to address the Ninth Circuit Court of…
For a Second There, We Stopped Talking About Trump
What else does the Democrats’ new House majority portend?
Justices Asked to Rule on Legality of Acting Attorney General’s Appointment
The Supreme Court also agreed to hear a dispute about the evidence to be considered in a challenge to a question on citizenship in the…
End Forced Arbitration for Sexual Harassment. Then Do More.
If tech companies really want to be cutting-edge, they should get rid of the policy in all employment-related disputes.