The Supreme Court Just Gave Trump a Terrifying New Power The Supreme Court Just Gave Trump a Terrifying New Power
In a pair of twin rulings, the court undermined the independence of the key independent agencies—except one.
Jun 29, 2026 / Elie Mystal
The Supreme Court Once Again Endorses Trump’s Racism The Supreme Court Once Again Endorses Trump’s Racism
The court took a look at Trump's obviously bigoted handling of the Temporary Protected Status program and said, “Nothing to see here.”
Jun 25, 2026 / Elie Mystal
The Supreme Court Loves Religious Freedom—Just Not for Rastafarians The Supreme Court Loves Religious Freedom—Just Not for Rastafarians
In a far-reaching ruling, the court violated a man’s constitutional rights—and undermined fundamental civil rights protections.
Jun 24, 2026 / Elie Mystal
Will America Ever Give White-Man Rights to Everyone Else? Will America Ever Give White-Man Rights to Everyone Else?
If we want to make it another 250 years, the Constitution is going to have to do a lot more than protect individual political and civil rights.
Jun 23, 2026 / Feature / Elie Mystal
I Hope Iran Wins at the World Cup I Hope Iran Wins at the World Cup
In this week’s Elie v. US, our Justice Correspondent explains why he’s rooting for the Iranian national soccer team. Plus: the DOJ’s scary rollback of gun regulations.
Jun 19, 2026 / Elie Mystal
The Supreme Court Has Agreed to Protect Drug Users The Supreme Court Has Agreed to Protect Drug Users
As long as they’re packing heat.
Jun 18, 2026 / Elie Mystal
The Trump Administration Is Addicted to Violence The Trump Administration Is Addicted to Violence
In this week’s Elie v. US, our justice correspondent warns of a potential ICE invasion of New York. Plus: The administration escalates its assault on trans rights.
Jun 12, 2026 / Elie Mystal
Trump’s AG Appointee Is a Literal Sock Puppet Trump’s AG Appointee Is a Literal Sock Puppet
Todd Blanche might be the most craven attorney general yet. Thankfully, he’s also incompetent.
Jun 10, 2026 / Elie Mystal
The GOP Is Not a Political Party—It’s a Cult The GOP Is Not a Political Party—It’s a Cult
In this week’s Elie v. US, our justice correspondent marvels at Trump’s enduring hold over the GOP mind. Plus: the dumbest CEO in the gaming industry.
May 29, 2026 / Elie Mystal
Jim Crow Just Suffered a Temporary Setback—in Alabama Jim Crow Just Suffered a Temporary Setback—in Alabama
A federal district court struck down the state’s new congressional map as an unconstitutional racial gerrymander.
May 27, 2026 / Elie Mystal