Senators need to insist that Trump’s Supreme Court nominee answer questions about where he stands on key issues if he wants to get their confirmation votes.
Legal Affairs
Posted inLaw and Justice
A Union Response to the Supreme Court’s Janus Decision
And how policymakers can help—not hurt—workers in responding to it
Posted inLaw and Justice
How Justice Kennedy’s Retirement Could Lead to an Increase in Housing Discrimination
Kennedy was the swing vote on a case that affirmed the Fair Housing Act protects against discrimination even if it isn’t explicit.
Posted inLaw and Justice
Could Pro-Choice Advocacy Sway Susan Collins?
Public pressure influenced the Maine Republican’s vote against repealing the ACA. Could that same pressure convince her to protect Roe v. Wade?
Posted inLaw and Justice
What Happens If the Trumpified Supremes Overturn Roe and Obergefell
A state-by-state breakdown of where abortion and same-sex marriage would remain legal—and where they wouldn’t
Posted inLaw and Justice
Let Us NOT Praise Anthony Kennedy
Regardless of his motives, Kennedy will be responsible for allowing Trump to name a replacement who, along with the other right-wingers on the court, will further erode American democracy.
Posted inLaw and Justice
Janus: Son of Bush v. Gore
And grandson of Lochner, the 1905 case that epitomized the Court’s denigration of workers
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Supreme Court Decision in Janus Looms Over Critical Public-Sector Jobs and Public Services
Wealthy donors and corporations backing the plaintiffs have little stake in the public education, social welfare, and other municipal systems that they largely do not use.
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The Gawker Case Has Become More Interesting
Charles Harder, the lawyer who brought down Gawker, may have played fast and loose with legal ethics in that case. He now represents Donald Trump against Stormy Daniels.
