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Voices
Ellen K. Boegel is America’s contributing editor for legal affairs.
Bishop David A. Zubik of Pittsburgh, left, and Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl of Washington near the U.S. Supreme Court on March 23.
Politics & Society
Ellen K. Boegel
How the Supreme Court fared without its most vocal justice
In All Things
Ellen K. Boegel
The Supreme Court's decision may lead to more litigation as prochoice advocates challenge other abortion-specific laws.
First Monday
Ellen K. Boegel
Lower courts are not in agreement on a proper test for ‘religious.’
First Monday
Ellen K. Boegel
The equal protection clause requires laws to be, at minimum, rationally based.
In All Things
Ellen K. Boegel
The government contends it has minimized, if not eradicated, the burden on religious employers.
First Monday
Ellen K. Boegel
Most modern vacancies have been filled within six months.
In All Things
Ellen K. Boegel
Merrick Garland is no stranger to the political aspects of judicial confirmation.
First Monday
Ellen K. Boegel
Whether private school tax benefits violate state law depends on the state.
U.S Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, 79, pictured in a Feb. 2 photo, was found dead of apparent natural causes at a resort in West Texas Feb. 13. (CNS photo/Peter Foley, EPA)
In All Things
Ellen K. Boegel
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.
In All Things
Ellen K. Boegel
The decision creates the possibility of release for approximately 2,000 inmates nationwide.