Gibson Dunn Hires Second Supreme Court Justice’s Son: Philip Alito
Like his sister had done before him, Philip Alito, son of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito Jr., is following in…
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‘Argle-Bargle’ & Sodomy: Justice Scalia Dissents on DOMA Vote
Some may be confused as to what ‘side’ Justice Scalia is on, one day seeming to vote for civil rights,…
Prop 8 Down: DOMA Deemed Unconstitutional
The Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday by a 5-4 vote that DOMA, the law barring federal recognition of same sex…
Key Part of Voting Rights Act Stricken Down by Supreme Court
Today the Supreme Court struck down a part of the historically significant Voting Rights act. According to Supremecourt.gov, Justice Roberts…
Affirmative Action Limited under Tougher Scrutiny by the Court
The Supreme Court has been skeptical about Affirmative Action for a long time. Now colleges have been limited in their use…
Sen. Ted Cruz Adds Proof of Citizenship to Vote Amendment to Immigration Reform
After the Supreme Court ruled against an Arizona law requiring voters to prove their citizenship before registering to vote, one…
Spring Preview: Supreme Court Expected to Make Momentous Decisions
It’s that wonderful time of year again! Flowers are blooming, young love is burgeoning, and the United States Supreme Court…
New York Gun Law Case Refused to be Heard by Supreme Court
The United States Supreme Court declined to hear a case that would partially determine whether the carrying of concealed…
Supreme Courts Declines to Review ‘Personhood’ Ballot Measure
On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the application by anti-abortion group Personhood Oklahoma to review the decision of the…
Two Thirds of Americans Don’t Know a Single U.S. Supreme Court Justice
Americans are becoming wary of these friendly seeming surveyors laying booby traps such as "Can you find American on a…
Judge Roberts a Supreme Surprise
Chief Justice John Roberts surprised us last week when his vote settled the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on whether Barack…
U.S. Supreme Court Rules Man Can be Retried for Murder
On Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a retrial can be held for a defendant facing murder charges. The…