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  1. The Website Where Lawyers Mock ‘Yellow-Bellied’ Firms Bowing to Trump U.S., Today

    Above the Law, a legal industry website with a long history of skewering the nation’s most elite firms, has found a moment and plenty of inside tipsters.

  2. Federal Courts’ Emerging Bottom Line: Due Process Rights for Immigrants U.S., Yesterday

    The Trump administration’s aggressive push to deport migrants has run up against resistance from the judiciary.

  3. Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Block Ruling on Mass Layoffs U.S., May 16

    A federal judge’s order had barred dozens of federal agencies from moving ahead with the largest phase of President Trump’s efforts to downsize the government.

  4. How Cuts to Medicaid Would Imperil Rural Hospitals Opinion, May 16

    Responses to a guest essay about the effects of Medicaid cuts. Also: A third presidential term; a display of faith; loud music in public.

  5. Judge to Press Trump Administration Over Return of Wrongly Deported Man U.S., May 16

    Justice Department lawyers are scheduled to appear in Federal District Court in Maryland to defend their latest effort to avoid disclosing details about several key aspects of the proceeding.

  6. Some Republicans Push to Put School Desegregation Officially in the Past U.S., May 16

    Louisiana officials want to overturn the remaining federal desegregation orders in their state. They may find allies in the Trump administration.

  7. 4 conclusiones del caso de la ciudadanía por derecho de nacimiento En español, May 16

    La cuestión ante los jueces de la Corte Suprema era si un único juez de distrito tiene la capacidad de bloquear una política en todo Estados Unidos.

  8. The May 15 Trump News live blog included one standalone post:
  9. Law Firms Fighting Back Against Trump Report Security Clearance Suspensions U.S., May 15

    WilmerHale and Jenner & Block pleaded with the courts to intervene as the Justice Department moved to implement President Trump’s orders targeting their business.

  10. The May 15 Thepoint live blog included one standalone post:
  11. U.S. Moves Russian Scientist’s Case to Criminal Court in Boston Science, May 15

    For months, the Harvard researcher Kseniia Petrova has challenged efforts to deport her to her native Russia for a customs violation. This week, the government charged her with a criminal felony.

  12. EE. UU. acusa de contrabando a una científica rusa En español, May 15

    El miércoles se anunciaron cargos penales por contrabando contra Kseniia Petrova, científica de Harvard. Un abogado del gobierno declaró que planean deportarla.

  13. 4 Takeaways From the Citizenship Case (That Was Really About Injunctions) U.S., May 15

    The question before the justices was whether a single district court judge has the power to block a policy across the country.

  14. Judge Rules Internal Congestion Pricing Memo Can’t Be Used in Court New York, May 15

    The document, which had accidentally been released by the government’s lawyers, detailed the weaknesses in its legal effort to end the tolling program in Manhattan.

  15. Several Supreme Court Justices Have Been Critical of Nationwide Injunctions U.S., May 15

    Across the ideological spectrum, justices have been troubled by rulings that touch everyone affected by a challenged law, regulation or executive action.

  16. Which Trump Policies Have Been Blocked by Nationwide Injunctions? U.S., May 15

    President Trump’s effort to restrict birthright citizenship is one of many aggressive policies that judges have blocked with sweeping orders.

  17. Is This Supreme Court Case About Birthright Citizenship? Yes and No. U.S., May 15

    A case focused on birthright citizenship could come later, but the bulk of the argument is expected to concern whether a single judge can freeze a policy nationwide.

  18. Can Trump Really End Birthright Citizenship? Video, May 15

    For more than a century, there was broad consensus that the 14th Amendment established birthright citizenship for children born in the United States. But President Trump has challenged that precedent. Abbie VanSickle, a reporter covering the Supreme Court for The New York Times, explains.

  19. There’s a Darker Reason Trump Is Going After Those Law Firms Opinion, May 15

    It looks like retribution. It’s actually worse.

  20. In Birthright Citizenship Case, Supreme Court Examines the Power of District Judges U.S., May 15

    The Supreme Court will hear arguments on whether federal judges can block Trump administration policy across the country.

  21. Is There Political Life After Populism? Poland May Be the Test. World, May 15

    The government is a centrist parliamentary coalition. To undo its predecessor’s democratic backsliding, it needs the presidency. The election starts next week.

  22. En la Corte Suprema, la ciudadanía por derecho de nacimiento está a discusión En español, May 15

    El presidente Donald Trump ha popularizado teorías jurídicas antes consideradas impensables para justificar sus políticas de inmigración.

  23. Watchdog Effort to Obtain DOGE Records Can Proceed, Appeals Court Rules U.S., May 14

    The decision requires Elon Musk’s team to resume efforts to share information about its structure and day-to-day operations requested under the Freedom of Information Act.

  24. Wisconsin Judge Accused of Obstructing Immigration Agents Seeks Dismissal of Case U.S., May 14

    Judge Hannah C. Dugan’s lawyers claimed judicial immunity in a court filing on Wednesday, a day after she was indicted by a federal grand jury.

  25. U.S. Tells Court It Plans to Deport Scientist to Russia Health, May 14

    Kseniia Petrova, a Harvard researcher, was detained Feb. 16 at Logan Airport after failing to declare scientific samples she carried into the U.S.

  26. At Supreme Court, a Once-Fringe Birthright Citizenship Theory Takes the Spotlight U.S., May 14

    Before the Trump presidency, there was broad consensus that the 14th Amendment established birthright citizenship for children born in the United States.

  27. It’s Time for a Course on the Constitution Opinion, May 14

    Readers reflect on the Constitution and the state of American democracy. Also: The Catholic Church sex abuse crisis; Elon Musk’s minions.

  28. A Plane From Qatar? C’mon, Man. Opinion, May 14

    Sure, everyone likes gifts. But presidents have to refuse them most of the time.

  29. Seeking to Stop a Slide Into Autocracy Opinion, May 12

    Readers respond to a guest essay that warned of authoritarianism in America. Also: Shame on the lawyers; euphoria over Pope Leo XIV.

  30. Should Reporters Identify Judges by the President Who Nominated Them? Opinion, May 12

    Jurists have long surprised expectations based on party, and it’s reassuring to see that continue today.

  31. Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Plans for Mass Layoffs and Program Closures U.S., May 10

    An emergency ruling by a federal judge in California amounted to the broadest effort yet to halt the Trump administration’s overhaul of the federal government.

  32. Does Trump Have the Power to Install Jeanine Pirro as Interim U.S. Attorney? U.S., May 10

    By using another interim appointment to fill a vacancy for the top prosecutor in Washington, the White House is bypassing Senate confirmation and potentially claiming expansive authority.

  33. Can Elite Lawyers Be Persuaded to ‘Wake Up and Stand Up’? New York, May 9

    When the law firm Paul Weiss cut a deal with the Trump administration, a new kind of activist emerged.

  34. Justice Sotomayor Says Lawyers Must ‘Stand Up’ and ‘Fight This Fight’ U.S., May 9

    In pointed remarks, the justice told an audience of hundreds of lawyers that she had joined them as “an act of solidarity.”

  35. Reincarnated by A.I., Arizona Man Forgives His Killer at Sentencing U.S., May 9

    A likeness of Christopher Pelkey, who was killed in a 2021 road rage episode, was created with artificial intelligence. It was part of a victim’s impact statement.

  36. Trump Names Jeanine Pirro as Interim U.S. Attorney in Washington U.S., May 8

    The Fox News personality has known the president for decades and would provide him with a reliable line into a crucial prosecutors office in the Justice Department.

  37. No One Has Ever Defeated Autocracy From the Sidelines Op Ed, May 8

    And how exactly can we tell whether America has crossed the line?

  38. Federal Judge Casts Doubt on Trump Arguments in Venezuelan Migrants Case Washington, May 8

    The judge pressed a lawyer for the Justice Department on the government’s role and responsibilities in the men’s deportation and incarceration in El Salvador.

  39. Republican Gives Up Fight to Overturn Defeat in N.C. Judicial Race National, May 7

    Three counts showed that the incumbent, a Democrat, won the State Supreme Court election last fall. But Judge Jefferson Griffin tried for months to reverse his loss through the courts.

  40. Was First Amendment Violated in Student Arrests? Trump Lawyer Won’t Say. National, May 6

    The Trump administration is focusing on logistical issues, not constitutional ones, in its efforts to keep several international students in detention. The tactic has effectively slowed some high-profile cases.

  41. Supreme Court Lets Trump Enforce Transgender Troop Ban as Cases Proceed Washington, May 6

    Lower courts had blocked the policy, saying it was not supported by evidence and violated equal protection principles.

  42. Some Giant Law Firms Shy Away From Pro Bono Immigration Cases Business, May 6

    Fearing the wrath of President Trump, some elite law firms are declining pro bono work on lawsuits challenging the administration’s policies.

  43. What Happened When Trump Altered the Deal With Law Firms and Universities Foreign, May 6

    Does the prisoner’s dilemma still apply when the rules break down?

  44. The Only Female Minister in Syria’s New Government Wants to ‘Get Things Done’ Foreign, May 6

    Hind Kabawat hopes her long experience as a conflict mediator can help Syria’s next generation. The challenges are immense.

  45. Trump’s Third-Term Jokes Deserve a Serious Response Editorial, May 6

    The president’s fantasizing about remaining in office deserves more forceful pushback.

  46. Judge Orders Elections Board to Certify Democrat’s Victory in Contested N.C. Race National, May 5

    The federal ruling on Monday was the most significant legal victory yet for Justice Allison Riggs, the Democratic incumbent in a State Supreme Court race.

  47. For Trump, the Constitution Is a Hindrance as He Pushes for Deportations Washington, May 5

    President Trump and his allies have portrayed their efforts to bypass due process as necessary for national security.

  48. Long Island Judge Is Named Interim U.S. Attorney in Brooklyn Metro, May 5

    President Trump, facing opposition from New York’s senior senator, named Joseph Nocella Jr. to do the job on a temporary basis.

  49. Trump on the Constitution: ‘I Don’t Know’ Letters, May 5

    Readers react to President Trump’s answer when asked if he needed to uphold the Constitution. Also: Immigration questions; Meals on Wheels.

  50. UnitedHealth’s Move to End Cyberattack Loan Lifeline Upsets Medical Providers Science, May 5

    The company lent roughly $9 billion to practices affected by a vast cyberattack on its payment systems last year. Medical practices are now suing the health care colossus, saying it is pressuring them to repay funds.

  51. Sybil Shainwald, Lawyer Who Fought for Women’s Health, Dies at 96 Obits, May 4

    After taking part in a landmark case against the manufacturers of the synthetic hormone DES, she represented many other victims of harmful drugs and devices.

  52. Trump Says ‘I Don’t Know’ When Asked About Due Process and Upholding Constitution Washington, May 4

    President Trump repeatedly said he didn’t know when asked in a TV interview whether every person on American soil was entitled to due process, as guaranteed by the Fifth Amendment.

  53. Another Reason People Fear the Government Op Ed, May 4

    Two cases before the Supreme Court ask why the government is able to avoid liability when it does the wrong thing.

  54. A Pianist and a Law Professor Meet at the Bar … Op Ed, May 3

    Classical musicians have a lot to teach interpreters of the U.S. Constitution. It’s so much more than the text.

  55. Trump’s Order Targeting Law Firm Perkins Coie Is Unconstitutional, Judge Rules Washington, May 2

    The decision marked the first time a federal judge permanently blocked the Trump administration from enforcing an order to punish law firms he opposes politically.

  56. Trump Asks Supreme Court to Let DOGE View Social Security Data Washington, May 2

    A federal judge in Maryland found that scrutiny of the agency’s sensitive information systems by Elon Musk’s team appeared to violate federal privacy laws.

  57. Trump Gets a Slow Start on Judges After Setting a Record Pace in First Term Washington, May 2

    The president named his first appeals court candidate this week, but fewer vacancies and other priorities have led to a lack of judicial nominations from the White House so far.

  58. In Texas Borderland, Trump’s Immigration Push Suffers Its Worst Legal Defeat Yet Washington, May 2

    Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr. is a Trump nominee with conservative credentials. But he found White House claims about a Venezuelan gang “invasion” went too far.

  59. Harvard’s Trick for Fighting Trump? A Deep Bench of Conservative Lawyers. National, May 2

    Harvard has hired lawyers connected to conservative Supreme Court justices and President Trump himself to fight its case against the government.

  60. South Korea Lurches From One Political Crisis to Another Foreign, May 2

    In five months, the country has had three acting presidents after the leader who imposed martial law was impeached. And now doubts cloud the coming election.

  61. Attacks on Judges Undermine Democracy, Warns Justice Jackson Washington, May 2

    Speaking to a judicial conference, the Supreme Court justice said attacks were designed to intimidate and influence.

  62. In Suits and Ties, Lawyers Protest Trump’s Attacks on the Legal System Metro, May 1

    The National Law Day of Action, which drew roughly 1,500 people in New York City, was organized to resist the president’s threats against judges and the nation’s jurisprudence.

  63. Orders to Investigate Columbia Protesters Raised Alarms in Justice Dept. Washington, May 1

    Behind the scenes, a top department official pressed employees to gather a list of activists and investigate them, people familiar with the matter said.

  64. Republicans Just Got a Leg Up in N.C.’s High-Stakes Election Fight National, May 1

    A law went into effect on Thursday giving the state’s Republican auditor power over the board of elections. It could have significant effects on a legal battle over an uncertified race.

  65. Microsoft Drops Law Firm That Made a Deal With Trump From a Case Business, May 1

    The tech giant instead engaged a firm that is fighting the president’s executive orders, Jenner & Block, in a sign that those firms can still attract clients.

  66. The Fight Against Trump Isn’t a Movement, but It’s Gaining Momentum Politics, May 1

    Despite lacking a unified message or strategy, Democrats, universities, law firms and other institutions are starting to push back harder against the administration.

  67. There Is a Way Forward: How to Defeat Trump’s Power Grab Op Ed, May 1

    The patriotic response to today’s threat to American democracy is to oppose Trump soberly and strategically.

  68. How Has Marriage Equality Changed Your Life? Style, April 30

    As we near the 10-year anniversary of Obergefell v. Hodges, the Supreme Court case that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, we’d like to hear how this decision affected you or those you love.

  69. Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Religious Charter School in Oklahoma Washington, April 30

    The justices have allowed vouchers for religious schools and required equal treatment in tuition programs. But direct government payments to religious public schools pose a new test.

  70. On California’s State Bar Exam, More Questions Than Answers National, April 30

    The State Bar of California’s new exam has been rife with problems, an A.I. controversy and now the likelihood of delayed results.

  71. Judge Rejects Lawsuit With Dragon Logo, Calling It ‘Juvenile and Impertinent’ Express, April 29

    A lawyer said he had used the cartoon image of a dragon in a business suit as a logo for his firm, Dragon Lawyers, to symbolize “aggressive representation.”

  72. Don’t Look to the Courts to Be Rule-of-Law Cops Against Trump Op Ed, April 29

    The courts are caught in the middle of a crisis, but it’s not something they can adequately remedy.

  73. Immigrants From Around the Country Keep Getting Detained in Louisiana. It’s No Coincidence. Op Ed, April 29

    Louisiana is a legal black hole for immigrants.

  74. What to Know About the 3 U.S. Citizen Children Removed to Honduras Washington, April 29

    Lawyers say the families wanted the children to remain in the United States. The Trump administration says the mothers requested the children’s removal. The dispute has constitutional stakes.

  75. Trump Recasts Mission of Justice Dept.’s Civil Rights Office, Prompting ‘Exodus’ Washington, April 28

    Hundreds of lawyers and other staff members are fleeing the arm of the agency that defends constitutional rights, which appointees intend to reshape to enact President Trump’s agenda.

  76. The ‘Recklessness Itself Sends a Message’: 35 Legal Experts Assess Trump’s Return Op Ed, April 28

    A diverse group of legal scholars flashes red warning lights about the future of America.

  77. A Lengthy Legal Battle in North Carolina Could Show How to Flip an Election Politics, April 27

    Even as Republicans suffer setbacks in their fight to overturn a loss in a State Supreme Court race, judges have shown a striking willingness to entertain the long-shot challenges.

  78. Juez cuestiona la deportación de una ciudadana estadounidense de 2 años En español, April 26

    Un juez federal de Luisiana dijo que la deportación de la niña a Honduras con su madre, a pesar de que su padre había presentado una petición de emergencia, parecía “ilegal e inconstitucional”.

  79. Can Trump Still Kill Congestion Pricing After U.S. Lawyers Showed Doubt? Metro, April 26

    An embarrassing disclosure by federal lawyers revealed the weaknesses in the government’s bid to end the New York toll program. It could mark a turning point in the case.

  80. 2-Year-Old U.S. Citizen Deported ‘With No Meaningful Process,’ Judge Suspects Washington, April 26

    A federal judge in Louisiana said the deportation of the child to Honduras with her mother, even though her father had filed an emergency petition, appeared to be “illegal and unconstitutional.”

  81. Judge Blocks Trump Order Ending Union Protections for Federal Workers Washington, April 25

    An order signed by President Trump last month was aimed at stripping collective bargaining rights from hundreds of thousands of federal workers.

  82. Las notificaciones de deportación del ICE solo dan unas horas para impugnar En español, April 25

    Una declaración de un funcionario del ICE afirma que un formulario de deportación fue leído y explicado a detenidos venezolanos, quienes tuvieron “no menos de 12 horas” para expresar su intención de impugnación.

  83. Judges Worry Trump Could Tell U.S. Marshals to Stop Protecting Them Washington, April 25

    The marshals are in an increasingly bitter conflict between two branches of government, even as funding for judges’ security has failed to keep pace with a steady rise in threats.

  84. We Visited Rumeysa Ozturk in Detention. What We Saw Was a Warning to Us All. Op Ed, April 25

    The Constitution is only as strong as our willingness to defend it.

  85. ICE Deportation Notices: A Form in English and Only Hours to Act Washington, April 25

    A declaration by an ICE official unsealed by a judge says the form was “read and explained” to Venezuelan detainees, who had “no less than 12 hours” to express an intent to mount a challenge.

  86. Lawyer Is Charged With Sadistic Rapes of Women He Met Online Metro, April 24

    Ryan Hemphill was arraigned Thursday afternoon on a 116-count indictment. Authorities say he tortured, drugged and filmed women in his Midtown apartment.

  87. Trump Directs Sons to Fire Trump Org. Lawyer Because of Harvard Ties Washington, April 24

    The move to dismiss William A. Burck underscored both the entanglements between Mr. Trump’s presidency and company and the degree to which he will look to target people he believes have wronged him.

  88. Courts Block Trump From Withholding School Funds Over D.E.I., for Now National, April 24

    In three cases, federal judges paused the administration’s effort to cut off money from public schools with diversity and equity programs.

  89. This Is the Hole the Anti-Woke Right Fell Into Op Ed, April 24

    DeSantis walked so that Trump could run.

  90. Trump Challenges Migrants’ Due Process Rights, Undercutting Bedrock Principle Washington, April 23

    White House officials are eschewing normal legal processes as they rush to ramp up deportations, saying there is no time to afford unauthorized immigrants any rights — and that they don’t deserve them anyway.

  91. Trump dice que los migrantes indocumentados no requieren juicio antes de ser deportados En español, April 23

    El presidente afirmó que los países estaban enviando a sus presos a Estados Unidos y que necesitaba obviar las exigencias constitucionales del debido proceso para expulsarlos rápidamente.

  92. California Judge Is Convicted of Fatally Shooting His Wife Express, April 23

    Judge Jeffrey Ferguson of Orange County Superior Court faces 40 years to life for murdering his wife, Sheryl Ferguson, in August 2023, prosecutors said.

  93. Arthur Fleischer Jr., Prominent Lawyer in Corporate Takeovers, Dies at 92 Obits, April 23

    He was a top deal maker in the world of mergers and acquisitions, during the 1980s takeover boom and beyond. He also had a keen interest in art.

  94. Judges Appear Receptive to Blocking Trump’s Orders Targeting Big Law Firms Washington, April 23

    Perkins Coie and WilmerHale asked two federal judges on Wednesday to permanently put an end to President Trump’s threats to their businesses.

  95. When the Supreme Court Spoke With One Voice Op Ed, April 23

    The federal judiciary is being forced to confront a fundamental question: What to do when its orders are defied?

  96. Trump Says Undocumented Immigrants Shouldn’t Get Trials Before Deportation Washington, April 23

    The president claimed that countries were sending their prisoners to the United States and that he needed to bypass the constitutional demands of due process to expel them quickly.

  97. What to Know About the Legal Battle Over a North Carolina Supreme Court Race National, April 22

    The Republican challenger has embarked on an extraordinary effort to reverse his election loss that critics say is testing the boundaries of post-election litigation.

  98. Harvard demanda al gobierno de Trump por amenazas de recortar su financiación En español, April 22

    La demanda de Harvard se produce después de que el gobierno de EE. UU. intentara obligar a la universidad a cumplir una lista de exigencias mediante el recorte de miles de millones en fondos federales que recibe la institución.

  99. Judge Accuses Government of ‘Willful and Bad Faith’ Stonewalling in Deportation Case Washington, April 22

    The sharp rebuke by a federal judge in Maryland suggested that she had lost her patience with the Trump administration’s recalcitrance in the case.

  100. Trump Is Insatiable Op Ed, April 22

    The president is trying to pick off institutions (and people) one by one.

  101. Angst Builds Inside Federal Agency Over Trump’s Moves Against Law Firms Business, April 22

    The Trump administration has deployed the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in its effort to seek retribution against corporate law firms.

  102. Harvard Sues Trump Administration Over Threats to Cut Funding National, April 21

    Harvard’s lawsuit comes after the administration sought to force the university to comply with a list of demands by cutting billions in federal funding the school receives.

  103. Supreme Court Declines to Hear Case on Age Limits for Carrying Guns Washington, April 21

    An appeals court had struck down a Minnesota law that applied to 18- to 20-year olds, saying it violated a new Second Amendment test focusing on history.

  104. Supreme Court Story Time: Justices Consider Children’s Books With L.G.B.T.Q. Themes Washington, April 21

    Parents in Maryland say they have a religious right to withdraw their children from classes on days that storybooks with gay and transgender themes are discussed.

  105. Same-Sex Marriage Is the Law of the Land. Some States Are Debating It Anyway. National, April 21

    State efforts to urge the Supreme Court to reconsider same-sex marriage have not advanced, but they have reopened the issue.

  106. The April 20 Trump News live blog included one standalone post:
  107. Inside the Urgent Fight Over the Trump Administration’s New Deportation Effort Washington, April 20

    The push to deport a group of Venezuelans raises questions about whether the government is following a Supreme Court order requiring that migrants receive due process.

  108. A Timeline of the Trump Administration’s Use of the Alien Enemies Act Washington, April 19

    Legal challenges over the powerful wartime law have gone all the way to the Supreme Court.

  109. Why Big Law Firms Aren’t Standing Together Against Trump’s Assault Sunday Business, April 19

    The arms race for talent seems to have made collective action, within and between firms, nearly impossible.

  110. Trump Officials Blame Mistake for Setting Off Confrontation With Harvard Business, April 19

    An official on the administration’s antisemitism task force told the university that a letter of demands had been sent without authorization.

  111. Judge Rules Against Trump Administration on Passport Changes National, April 18

    A group of transgender plaintiffs sued President Trump and the State Department over a new rule prohibiting passports from including a gender different from the sex listed on an original birth certificate.

  112. The Cat Lawyer Figured Out His Zoom Settings Express, March 12

    “I’m glad it happened, even at my expense,” said Rod Ponton, who is (still) not a cat.

  113. The June 28 Supreme Court Chevron live blog included one standalone post:
  114. Germany Cannot Shift Covid Funds to Climate Projects, Court Rules Business, November 15

    The decision could rip a hole in Berlin’s budget and complicate the transition to a greener economy.

  115. Supreme Court to Hear N.R.A.’s Free Speech Case Against New York Official Washington, November 3

    The case is the second one this term asking the justices to decide when government activity crosses the line to become coercion forbidden by the First Amendment.

  116. Appeals Court Rules White House Overstepped 1st Amendment on Social Media Business, September 9

    A Fifth Circuit panel partly upheld restrictions on the Biden administration’s communications with online platforms about their content.

  117. How Might the Government Avoid Default? Biden Offers Clues. Washington, May 10

    After making little progress with Republican leaders at the White House on Tuesday, the president previewed two possible endgames to resolve a debt-limit standoff.

  118. Video Testimony in the Covid Era Faces a Constitutional Test Washington, March 20

    Two criminal defendants have asked the Supreme Court to decide whether remote testimony against them violated the Sixth Amendment’s confrontation clause.

  119. Supreme Court Hints That It May Duck Two Big Cases Washington, March 7

    Recent orders suggest that the justices are thinking of dismissing cases involving the “independent state legislature” theory and Title 42, an immigration measure imposed during the pandemic.

  120. Supreme Court Cancels Arguments in Title 42 Immigration Case Washington, February 16

    The justices, who had been set to hear arguments on March 1, acted after the Biden administration filed a brief saying that the measure would soon be moot.

  121. Back on the Bench to Announce Opinions, Supreme Court Rules Against a Veteran Washington, January 23

    The unanimous ruling was the first one summarized by a justice since the start of the coronavirus pandemic and an indication that the court is off to a slow start this term.

  122. Chief Justice Roberts Briefly Halts Decision Banning Border Expulsions Washington, December 19

    At issue is Title 42, a public health measure invoked by the Trump administration during the pandemic to block migrants from seeking asylum in the United States.

  123. Supreme Court to Hear Student Debt Forgiveness Case U.S., December 1

    The justices left in place an injunction blocking the Biden administration’s authority to forgive up to $20,000 in debt per borrower.

  124. How the Right Became the Left and the Left Became the Right Op Ed, November 2

    A pair of prominent headlines highlights the reversals.

  125. Sorry, Summer Styles, July 20

    We all know what happened with summer 2020. Then 2021 was dampened by Delta. This year, any anticipated return to revelry has been hampered by … *waves hands at everything.* Is there hope for enjoying the once fun season?

  126. Hey, Is Anybody Watching the Interns? Business, July 19

    School is out for the summer — but in some cases, so are the bosses.

  127. Hey, Is Anybody Watching the Interns? Business, July 19

    School is out for the summer — but in some cases, so are the bosses.

  128. Why Is the Supreme Court So Secretive? Letters, May 10

    Readers call for more openness and discuss judicial restraint and the justices’ religious beliefs. Also: Mask decisions; Twitter’s dark side; skipping school.