Supreme Court
Does Roundup cause cancer? Monsanto’s Supreme Court case could have big impacts on the food industry.
On Monday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Monsanto Company v. Durnell, a case that will determine the balance of power between states and the federal government over cancer warnings on pesticide labels. In 2019,…
Justices Challenge Google Geofence Warrant Constitutionality
Most justices seemed unconvinced Monday that law enforcement’s use of Google data to track a bank robber violates the Constitution. The case stemmed from the prosecution of Okello Chatrie, who conditionally pleaded guilty in…
Justice Breyer Says Not to Worry about the Shadow Docket
Harvard magazine reports on recent comments by retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer on the "shadow docket." Although Justice Breyer would likely vote with the more liberal justices on many interim orders, he…
What’s With the Shadow Docket?
I have heard about the Supreme Court’s “shadow docket” for some time, but never knew what it meant. The phrase is in the news because Justice Jackson has been criticizing its use. So, what exactly is the shadow docket, and is…
Justice Clarence Thomas on the Declaration of Independence
On April 15, Justice Clarence Thomas delivered a lecture at the University of Texas at Austin in honor of the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Here's a taste: The second paragraph of the Declaration…
Do the Supreme Court “Shadow Papers” Reveal Supreme Court Hypocrisy?
Do the internal Supreme Court memos concerning the stay of the Clean Power Plan reveal judicial hypocrisy or a failure of the justices to apply the proper standard of review? Many commentators seem to think so. Many also seem…
What Would It Take to Tame the “Shadow Docket”?
It is much easier to complain about how the Supreme Court handles interim orders on the "Shadow Docket" than to propose meaningful and acceptable reforms. That is, if one is concerned about the process and practice…
High Court to Decide if Legal Immigrants Can be Deported Over Criminal Charges
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday regarding removal proceedings against an immigrant legally in the United States charged with counterfeiting. The case has the potential to affect the operations of Customs and…
Supreme Court to hear Catholic school’s challenge to pro-LGBT Colorado preschool mandate
Tue Apr 21, 2026 - 2:38 pm EDTTue Apr 21, 2026 - 3:19 pm EDT (LifeSiteNews) — The U.S. Supreme Court will be taking up a Catholic preschool’s challenge of its exclusion from a state-funded program due to its refusal to admit…
SCOTUS to Weigh in on NJ’s Treatment of Pro-Life Nonprofits
Imagine dedicating your life to serving vulnerable pregnant and parenting women in your community. Imagine rallying friends and neighbors to join in your mission to offer them critically needed resources and support. Imagine…
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