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Federal Courts Unearthing Supreme Court History in 'More Perfect,' Episode 1

Unearthing Supreme Court History in 'More Perfect,' Episode 1

By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Fans of the Supreme Court and NPR are in for a treat. Radiolab, NPR's science-based radio show, has its first spin off: "More Perfect." This new podcast, which...

Federal Courts Student Urges SCOTUS to Stay out of Transgender Bathroom Case, for Now

Student Urges SCOTUS to Stay out of Transgender Bathroom Case, for Now

By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Gavin Grimm just wants to be able to use the bathroom in peace -- and, for a while, he could. When Grimm, a high school student in rural Virginia who was born...

Federal Courts When Can a Justice Be Disqualified From Serving on the Supreme Court?

When Can a Justice Be Disqualified From Serving on the Supreme Court?

By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

The Notorious RBG made herself a bit more notorious earlier this month, after she repeatedly criticized Donald Trump in the press, saying he was a "faker" and...

Federal Courts Is the Texas Voter ID Law Headed Back to the Supreme Court?

Is the Texas Voter ID Law Headed Back to the Supreme Court?

By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

An en banc Fifth Circuit ruled against Texas's controversial voter ID law today, affirming a district court opinion that found the law, known as SB 14, to have...

Federal Courts Government Turns to History to Call for Immigration Rehearing

Government Turns to History to Call for Immigration Rehearing

By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

When the Supreme Court deadlocked on President Obama's immigration reform plan, it marked a major defeat for the president. The four-to-four tie left in place...

Federal Courts Has Justice Kennedy Become a Liberal?

Has Justice Kennedy Become a Liberal?

By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Justice Anthony Kennedy has long been the Supreme Court's swing vote, usually swinging a little right of center. Though a Republican and a Reagan appointee,...

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