“I Wouldn’t Trust ICE to Shovel Snow!” “I Wouldn’t Trust ICE to Shovel Snow!”
In this week’s Elie v. US, The Nation’s justice correspondent reminds us why government matters—and why ICE has nothing to do with actual government.
Jan 23, 2026 / Elie Mystal
The Supreme Court Shows It’s Willing to Thwart Trump—When Money Is on the Line The Supreme Court Shows It’s Willing to Thwart Trump—When Money Is on the Line
The court’s conservatives appear likely to block Trump from firing Lisa Cook—not because they care about principle but because they care about the Fed.
Jan 22, 2026 / Elie Mystal
It’s Official: The People, Not the Politicians, Are Leading It’s Official: The People, Not the Politicians, Are Leading
In this week’s Elie V. US, our justice correspondent explores the fecklessness of the Democratic Party, MAGA racism, and fighting despite unwinnable odds.
Jan 16, 2026 / Elie Mystal
The Supreme Court Just Held an Anti-Trans Hatefest The Supreme Court Just Held an Anti-Trans Hatefest
The court’s hearing on state bans on trans athletes in women’s sports was not a serious legal exercise. It was bigotry masquerading as law.
Jan 14, 2026 / Elie Mystal
Abolish ICE or GTFO Abolish ICE or GTFO
In this week’s Elie v. U.S., our justice correspondent makes the case to get rid of ICE, explores George Conway’s congressional campaign—and shares his New Year’s resolution.
Jan 9, 2026 / Elie Mystal
Prosecute Renee Nicole Good’s Murderer Prosecute Renee Nicole Good’s Murderer
The ICE agent who killed Renee Nicole Good not only can be held accountable for murder—he must be.
Jan 8, 2026 / Elie Mystal
The US Is a Rogue State That Deserves to Be Sanctioned The US Is a Rogue State That Deserves to Be Sanctioned
Where is the international outrage over the US assault on Venezuela and kidnapping of Maduro?
Jan 6, 2026 / Elie Mystal
Trump’s “Warrior Dividend” Might Be His Scariest Idea Yet Trump’s “Warrior Dividend” Might Be His Scariest Idea Yet
This week’s “Elie v. US” explores the authoritarian threat beneath Trump’s bonuses for military families. Plus, a case for getting rid of the Second Amendment.
Dec 19, 2025 / Elie Mystal
The Supreme Court’s Shadowy Plan to Subvert Democracy The Supreme Court’s Shadowy Plan to Subvert Democracy
In making frequent, ill use of the “shadow docket,” the high court is not just handing Trump policy victories. It’s upending the rule of law.
Dec 16, 2025 / Column / Elie Mystal
The Supreme Court Has a Serial Killer Problem The Supreme Court Has a Serial Killer Problem
In this week's Elie v. U.S., The Nation’s justice correspondent recaps a major death penalty case that came before the high court as well as the shenanigans of a man who’s angling...
Dec 12, 2025 / Elie Mystal