How the Supreme Court fared without its most vocal justice
Ellen K. Boegel
Ellen K. Boegel is America’s contributing editor for legal affairs.
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Gauging the impact of the SCOTUS Texas abortion ruling
The Supreme Court’s decision may lead to more litigation as prochoice advocates challenge other abortion-specific laws.
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SCOTUS indecision in Zubik case leaves much clarification desired on the law and religious freedom
Lower courts are not in agreement on a proper test for ‘religious.’
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’Bathroom Wars’ are revealing a deep societal divide and the need for reasoned use of political power.
The equal protection clause requires laws to be, at minimum, rationally based.
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SCOTUS tackles contraception, health care and tangle of legal and moral questions
The government contends it has minimized, if not eradicated, the burden on religious employers.
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Why the Supreme Court needs nine justices
Most modern vacancies have been filled within six months.
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Outside of an election year, Merrick Garland likely would be confirmed with little controversy.
Merrick Garland is no stranger to the political aspects of judicial confirmation.
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School Choice Challenges
Whether private school tax benefits violate state law depends on the state.
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Scalia’s death puts upcoming Supreme Court cases in doubt
The court’s most outspoken and well-known conservative voice, Scalia’s style and wit will be missed even by those who disagreed with him.
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Supreme Court rules on mandatory sentences for juveniles and reverses a state court ruling
The decision creates the possibility of release for approximately 2,000 inmates nationwide.