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Church, State, and Used Tires: The New Term's Most Interesting Case
By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on
What could be the upcoming term's most interesting case isn't a dispute over controversial subjects like gay rights or immigration. It doesn't involve boldface...
Supreme Court History in 'More Perfect': The Battle Over Batson
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Thirty years ago, the Supreme Court decided the case of Batson v. Kentucky, ruling that dismissing potential jurors solely because of their race was...
Who Are the Most Important Law Professors in America?
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Just in time for back to school, the legal world got a brand new ranking. And no, it's not U.S. News reselling the same list of the top 14 law schools in...
Supreme Court History in 'More Perfect': How the Court Became Supreme
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What makes the Supreme Court supreme? Why is it the final arbiter on the validity of laws and the meaning of the Constitution? The answer, of course, is...
You'll Never Guess Which Supreme Court Justices Don't Believe in Shakespeare
By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on
For decades, the Supreme Court has been filled with justices who did not believe in William Shakespeare. Indeed, for only the past few months has the Supreme...
Did the Department of Justice Flat Out Lie to the Supreme Court?
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In 2003's Demore v. Kim, the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that permanent residents were not entitled to bail when in custody and appealing deportation rulings. The...
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