Trump’s Attack on Ginsburg and Sotomayor Alarm Legal Community

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Feb 25, 2020 The president has called for the two Supreme Court justices to recuse themselves from all cases involving him or his administration. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Supreme Court’s Asylum Ruling Is Incomprehensible

The Real News Network / Greg Wilpert Sep 13, 2019 Immigration experts Laura Carlsen and Matt Cameron dissect a new decision upholding an effective ban on refugees from Central America. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Supreme Court OKs Enforcement of Trump Asylum Limits

MARK SHERMAN / The Associated Press Sep 11, 2019 The policy is meant to deny asylum to anyone who passes through another country on the way to the U.S. without seeking protection there. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

If Ruth Bader Ginsburg Can’t Hold On

Bill Blum / Truthdig Sep 3, 2019 The 86-year-old’s health struggles have become the focal point of anyone concerned with the future of the Supreme Court. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Ruth Bader Ginsburg Treated for Tumor on Pancreas

JESSICA GRESKO / The Associated Press Aug 23, 2019 The Supreme Court issues a statement saying the 86-year-old justice is cancer-free after completing radiation therapy. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Supreme Court May Be Lost for a Generation

Bill Blum / Truthdig Aug 6, 2019 John Robert is the newest swing vote, but he's still a conservative. And if Trump is reelected, the GOP will likely get a sixth justice. Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )

Supreme Court’s Shock Decision Is an Indictment of Trump’s Racism

Marjorie Cohn / Truthdig Jun 30, 2019 The highest court in the land puts a halt to the Trump administration’s plans to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census---for now. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Mauled by American Meritocracy

Jacob Bacharach / Truthdig Jun 12, 2019 “Tiger mom” Amy Chua has landed her a daughter a clerkship under Brett Kavanaugh. It’s only surprising if you haven’t been paying attention. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Ginsburg Warns of More 5-4 Supreme Court Decisions Ahead

JESSICA GRESKO / The Associated Press Jun 8, 2019 The justice's remarks come as high-profile cases involving the census and electoral maps are still pending before the term ends June 30. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Supreme Court Signals More Openness to State Abortion Rules

MARK SHERMAN / The Associated Press May 28, 2019 The court upholds an Indiana law supported by abortion opponents that regulates the disposal of fetal remains. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

RBG: Woman, Jew, Mother, Justice

Geri Spieler / Truthdig Mar 15, 2019 For Women's History Month, we review a book on the extraordinary life of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Notorious RBG Gets Glitzified in ‘On the Basis of Sex’

Jordan Riefe / Truthdig Dec 24, 2018 Objection! The new biopic is a miscast misstep in honor of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the popular Supreme Court justice. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )