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In E.R. abortion care case, the justices face the questions of a post-Roe America
The women justices spoke out about the real consequences of the case, but the decision will likely come down to two men: Chief Justice Roberts and…
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Oklahoma AG tells SCOTUS that state court decision allowing Glossip's execution cannot stand
The Oklahoma court's decision refusing to throw out Richard Glossip's conviction in the face of "grave prosecutorial misconduct" has "no valid place in…
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SCOTUS, but not Roberts, struggles with whether cities can criminalize homelessness
The liberal justices tried to expose a dystopian, unfeeling argument — but it wasn't clear whether it would be enough on Monday.
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Law Dork Video: On Trump's immunity claim, the history (or lack thereof), and its consequences
Lawyers Kathleen Hartnett and Kristy Parker and historian Holly Brewer discuss the upcoming Trump v. U.S. arguments and the briefs that they submitted…
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Appeals court rules that Title IX protects trans student in challenge to WV sports ban
A narrow ruling — with a noxious dissent.
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The Fifth Circuit did the absolute least it should do this week — and that's news
The court issued a trio of orders declining to have the full court review decisions that conservatives seeking to transform the law lost before…
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Conservative justices question overcriminalization now, with Jan. 6 case
The case over whether the Justice Department is using a conspiracy law too broadly could have implications for Donald Trump's federal charges in D.C.
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Supreme Court allows Idaho ban on trans minors' medical care to go into effect
Although the opinions focused on the ongoing debate over "universal injunctions," it's trans kids who will face the consequences of Monday's high court…
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Arizona's near-total abortion ban likely blocked until at least June, as next steps planned
Law Dork has the 1971 lawsuit underlying this week's Arizona Supreme Court ruling. Also: Last Week Tonight's Chris McDaniel exposes death penalty drug…
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Full Eighth Circuit holds low-key arguments over Arkansas's minor trans care ban
Half of the 10 judges hearing the case asked no questions on Thursday. The medical care of transgender minors in Arkansas hangs in the balance.
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A judicial nomination under attack — and now in peril
The attacks on Adeel Mangi’s nomination give way to appalling cowardice from a trio of Democratic senators. Also: The next Supreme Court argument…
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A Civil War-era abortion ban will soon control lives in Arizona — for now
On Tuesday, the Arizona Supreme Court held that a near-total criminal abortion ban first passed in 1864 can be enforced. But, a November vote could…
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