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The Myth Of The Modern Swing Vote

Above The Law

Supreme Court could be pinpointed to a single seat. With his retirement, and the appointments of Justices Gorsuch, Kavanaugh, and Barrett, the Court adopted a solid 63 conservative majority. With his retirement, and the appointments of Justices Gorsuch, Kavanaugh, and Barrett, the Court adopted a solid 63 conservative majority.

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A history of birthright citizenship at the Supreme Court

SCOTUSBlog

The litigation over Trumps executive order is likely to focus on what it means for someone to be subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. The 14th Amendment was intended to overrule one of the Supreme Courts most notorious decisions, its 1857 ruling in Dred Scott v. By a vote of 7-2, the Supreme Court threw out his case.

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The Court Might Favor Standing For Business Interests, But Blue States Beat Red States

The Volokh Conspiracy

Jackson's dissent repeats the familiar refrain that the Supreme Court is pro-business, and is more likely to find standing for businesses backed by the Chamber of Commerce than for civil rights plaintiffs. The other cases concern ideological strategic litigation brought by states or public interest groups. Texas, 599 U. at 766–768.

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What We’ve Learned from Senators and Justices on Legal Talk Network

LegalTalkNetwork

Weve gathered the best highlights with those whove walked the halls of Congress and presided over our nations highest courts because their insights dont just shape policies and decisions; they offer valuable lessons for anyone navigating the complexities of law, leadership, and life itself. since 1985. Hecht Nathan L.

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The Real A.C.B.

Above The Law

(Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images) Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett, once celebrated as a stalwart conservative and a crowning achievement of the Trump presidency, now finds herself under fire from the very base that championed her confirmation. Her recent vote in Department of State v. Lets unpack the data.

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Montana asks justices to revive parental-consent law for minors to get an abortion

SCOTUSBlog

Share The Petitions of the Week column highlights some of the cert petitions recently filed in the Supreme Court. Since the Supreme Court overruled a federal constitutional right to abortion in Dobbs v. Jackson Womens Health Organization , the fight over reproductive rights has shifted to state courts.

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ABA Midyear Meeting 2019

LegalTalkNetwork

We also learned more about the ABA’s actions in immigration, the government shutdown, and changes to their website. American Bar Association President Bob Carlson joins hosts Sharon Nelson and John Simek to discuss his tenure as president as well as ABA initiatives in the government shutdown, immigration, membership outreach, and much more.