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May 13, 2020
SCOTUS May Have Just Decided to Exempt Trump From the Rule of Law
During landmark oral arguments on Trump’s tax returns, conservative justices made clear they think the president is above the law.
Elie Mystal
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May 4, 2020
It’s Time to Bring the Supreme Court Into the Modern Era—and the Light
Justice means making the Supreme Court as transparent as possible—and that means turning on the cameras.
Elie Mystal
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April 24, 2020
SCOTUS Just Found a Way to Inflict More Terror on Immigrants
A new decision written by Kavanaugh reaffirms the idea that the government can reach into a black or brown person’s life—and destroy it—at any time.
Elie Mystal
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April 6, 2020
Meet the Next Brett Kavanaugh
Justin Reed Walker is 38, has almost no judicial experience, and hates the ACA. Now he’s about to get Kavanaugh’s old seat on the second most powerful court.
Elie Mystal
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October 10, 2019
How Abortion Pills Will Shape Our Future
The Supreme Court may make it harder to get to an abortion clinic, but thanks to drugs, coat hangers can remain a thing of the past.
Katha Pollitt
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October 7, 2019
SCOTUS Is Back in Session and Cruelty Is on the Docket
As the term begins, the conservatives are sharpening their knives—and LGBTQ rights, abortion, and gun control are all on the chopping block.
Elie Mystal
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October 4, 2019
Brett Kavanaugh Is About to Get His Hands on His First Abortion Case
We knew this day would come. Susan Collins should have known, too.
Elie Mystal
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September 16, 2019
How to Fight Brett Kavanaugh
Removing a Supreme Court justice is nearly impossible—but Democrats can still weaken his power.
Jeet Heer
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September 16, 2019
Mad About Kavanaugh? Impeach Him
And, for crying out loud, hold Susan Collins to account.
John Nichols
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May 31, 2019
Trump’s Charges Against Julian Assange Would Effectively Criminalize Investigative Journalism
Ever since the Pentagon Papers case, an Espionage Act loophole has been waiting for a president thuggish enough to make use of it.
Bruce Shapiro