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Anthony Kennedy

Aug 2018

Retaliation? Masterpiece Cakeshop comes under fire from Colorado officials – again; Update: Did Colorado fall for a troll?

Ed Morrissey Aug 15, 2018 12:01 PM

A second bite at a poisonous apple.

Jul 2018

A left-wing conspiracy theory about Justice Kennedy’s retirement bites the dust

John Sexton Jul 12, 2018 2:41 PM

“Scratching below the surface, there’s no evidence to justify these theories.”

NBC: We hear from a single source that Kennedy negotiated his retirement to get Kavanaugh; Update: “That is garbage”

Ed Morrissey Jul 10, 2018 8:41 AM

Uh … probably not.

What happens to the Supreme Court’s credibility if the left packs it with progressives?

John Sexton Jul 09, 2018 3:01 PM

“The pattern is clear: Court-packing is what autocrats do as they begin to consolidate their power.”

Sunday morning talking heads

Allahpundit Jul 01, 2018 8:01 AM

The decider.

Jun 2018

Politico: Conservatives telling Trump to pick a woman for SCOTUS

Ed Morrissey Jun 29, 2018 12:41 PM

“It’s harder to make the case that a woman is against women’s rights.”

Finally: Trump embraces ND Republican, turns rhetoric on Heitkamp

Ed Morrissey Jun 28, 2018 5:21 PM

“Instead, she went to Washington and immediately joined Chuck … and Nancy.”

Hmmm: SCOTUS to take up double jeopardy in next term

Ed Morrissey Jun 28, 2018 3:21 PM

Presidential pardon under question?

Lee-free? Trump’s short list emerges, maybe

Ed Morrissey Jun 28, 2018 2:01 PM

“It will certainly be someone with a demonstrated judicial record.”

Dems: Save us, Collins and Murkowski, you’re our only hope

Ed Morrissey Jun 28, 2018 8:41 AM

Or maybe it’s Flake and Corker?

Jeffrey Toobin: ‘Roe v Wade is doomed’

John Sexton Jun 27, 2018 9:21 PM

“It is gone because Donald Trump won the election…”

Here’s how Democrats could block a vote on Trump’s SCOTUS nominee

John Sexton Jun 27, 2018 7:21 PM

“The Senate would screech to a halt for lack of a quorum…”

Chris Matthews on SCOTUS vacancy: ‘This is the time for vengeance’ (Update: Matthews yells at MSNBC host)

John Sexton Jun 27, 2018 5:31 PM

“I used to think that Roe v. Wade was secure. I don’t think it will be secure now.”

Schumer, Durbin, Kamala Harris: How about we vote on this SCOTUS vacancy in January instead?

Allahpundit Jun 27, 2018 5:01 PM

Oh my.

Breaking: Kennedy retiring; Trump: I’m using my campaign list for next nominee; McConnell: Vote coming this fall; Lee: “I would not say no”; Update: DNC committee meeting laments

Ed Morrissey Jun 27, 2018 2:24 PM

Let the games begin!

SCOTUS delivers pro-life — and free-speech — win in 5-4 NIFLA decision

Ed Morrissey Jun 26, 2018 12:01 PM

Not a total victory, but a clear signal of one.

SCOTUS: Get ready to pay sales tax on the Internet

Ed Morrissey Jun 21, 2018 3:22 PM

Hitting reverse.

May 2018

Hmmm: SCOTUS denies Planned Parenthood appeal, allows Arkansas abortion restriction to take effect — for now

Ed Morrissey May 29, 2018 12:01 PM

Curiosities.

Kennedy wants a Republican president to replace him, says Trump SCOTUS short-lister

Ed Morrissey May 23, 2018 6:01 PM

“He considers himself a Republican and … would prefer to be replaced by a Republican President.”

Grassley: Would all retiring SCOTUS justices please take one step forward?

Ed Morrissey May 10, 2018 12:01 PM

Subtle he ain’t.

Apr 2018

NYT editors: Save us, Obi-Wan Kennedy, you’re our only hope

Ed Morrissey Apr 30, 2018 10:01 AM

Success.

AP, Reuters: Trump suuuure seems headed to SCOTUS victory on travel ban; Update: NPR too

Ed Morrissey Apr 25, 2018 12:01 PM

“You’re saying that everything he said is irrelevant?”

Mar 2018

Senate Republicans: It sure would be great if Justice Kennedy retired this summer

John Sexton Mar 26, 2018 5:01 PM

“He’s a smart guy. He’ll figure that out.”

Would a Kennedy SCOTUS departure be just a matter of “tradition” for him?

Jazz Shaw Mar 13, 2018 8:01 AM

Old school

Dean Heller at Vegas event: Anthony Kennedy’s retiring this summer

Allahpundit Mar 09, 2018 11:21 AM

Oh my.

Dec 2017

SCOTUS Masterpiece arguments: Kennedy blasts Colorado as “neither tolerant nor respectful”

Ed Morrissey Dec 05, 2017 2:01 PM

Did Anthony Kennedy tip his hand during oral arguments in a key religious liberty/free speech case today? All eyes were …

Oct 2017

Supreme Court back in session amid rumors Justice Kennedy could retire

John Sexton Oct 02, 2017 7:21 PM

“Sources close to Justice Anthony Kennedy say he has been seriously considering retirement…”

Sep 2017

Hmmm: Supreme Court to reopen debate on forced union “fees”

Ed Morrissey Sep 28, 2017 4:41 PM

Kennedy or Gorsuch the key?

Jul 2017

95 year old filmmaker challenges Anthony Kennedy to not be such a wuss and stay on the job

Jazz Shaw Jul 08, 2017 7:01 PM

Please don’t go

NPR: Kennedy telling clerk applicants he may retire next year

Ed Morrissey Jul 03, 2017 10:31 AM

Mindblowing?

Jun 2017

Supreme Court retirement watch Bingo is all the rage

Jazz Shaw Jun 24, 2017 6:01 PM

Will they stay or will they go?

Apr 2017

Grassley: Expect a SCOTUS opening this summer

Ed Morrissey Apr 20, 2017 8:41 AM

Tea leaves.

Promise kept: Gorsuch takes two oaths of office for Supreme Court

Ed Morrissey Apr 10, 2017 12:01 PM

Rookie.

Nov 2016

Last night’s election could be the beginning of the end for Roe v. Wade

John Sexton Nov 09, 2016 6:41 PM

“There almost certainly will be a majority to overrule Roe vs. Wade and allow states to prohibit abortions.”

Mar 2016

Even-numbered SCOTUS hears arguments on key abortion case

Ed Morrissey Mar 02, 2016 12:41 PM

Rational.

Dec 2015

Supremes eyeing campus protests prior to Fisher v U. Texas?

Jazz Shaw Dec 02, 2015 8:41 AM

Outside influence

Jun 2015

SCOTUS to churches: Hey, no worries, you can still “advocate” for traditional marriage

Ed Morrissey Jun 26, 2015 12:01 PM

Unmoored.

Prediction time: Will John Roberts break with the right on gay marriage too?

Allahpundit Jun 25, 2015 4:01 PM

Decisions.

Oct 2014

Anthony Kennedy halts same sex marriages in Idaho

Jazz Shaw Oct 08, 2014 3:21 PM

On hold

Jun 2013

Rand Paul: The Supreme Court’s DOMA ruling was appropriate; Update: “Regrettable overreach,” says Ted Cruz

Allahpundit Jun 26, 2013 4:41 PM

Hmmm.

Mar 2013

Anthony Kennedy: We need to solve tough issues through democratic compromise, not through the Supreme Court

Allahpundit Mar 07, 2013 11:21 AM

Oh my.

Jun 2012

Roberts is probably writing the ObamaCare opinion. What does that tell us?

Allahpundit Jun 25, 2012 4:43 PM

Tea leaves.

Retaliation? Masterpiece Cakeshop comes under fire from Colorado officials – again; Update: Did Colorado fall for a troll?

A left-wing conspiracy theory about Justice Kennedy’s retirement bites the dust

NBC: We hear from a single source that Kennedy negotiated his retirement to get Kavanaugh; Update: “That is garbage”

What happens to the Supreme Court’s credibility if the left packs it with progressives?

Sunday morning talking heads

Politico: Conservatives telling Trump to pick a woman for SCOTUS

Finally: Trump embraces ND Republican, turns rhetoric on Heitkamp

Hmmm: SCOTUS to take up double jeopardy in next term

Lee-free? Trump’s short list emerges, maybe

Dems: Save us, Collins and Murkowski, you’re our only hope

Jeffrey Toobin: ‘Roe v Wade is doomed’

Here’s how Democrats could block a vote on Trump’s SCOTUS nominee

Chris Matthews on SCOTUS vacancy: ‘This is the time for vengeance’ (Update: Matthews yells at MSNBC host)

Schumer, Durbin, Kamala Harris: How about we vote on this SCOTUS vacancy in January instead?

Breaking: Kennedy retiring; Trump: I’m using my campaign list for next nominee; McConnell: Vote coming this fall; Lee: “I would not say no”; Update: DNC committee meeting laments

SCOTUS delivers pro-life — and free-speech — win in 5-4 NIFLA decision

SCOTUS: Get ready to pay sales tax on the Internet

Hmmm: SCOTUS denies Planned Parenthood appeal, allows Arkansas abortion restriction to take effect — for now

Kennedy wants a Republican president to replace him, says Trump SCOTUS short-lister

Grassley: Would all retiring SCOTUS justices please take one step forward?

NYT editors: Save us, Obi-Wan Kennedy, you’re our only hope

AP, Reuters: Trump suuuure seems headed to SCOTUS victory on travel ban; Update: NPR too

Senate Republicans: It sure would be great if Justice Kennedy retired this summer

Would a Kennedy SCOTUS departure be just a matter of “tradition” for him?

Dean Heller at Vegas event: Anthony Kennedy’s retiring this summer

SCOTUS Masterpiece arguments: Kennedy blasts Colorado as “neither tolerant nor respectful”

Supreme Court back in session amid rumors Justice Kennedy could retire

Hmmm: Supreme Court to reopen debate on forced union “fees”

95 year old filmmaker challenges Anthony Kennedy to not be such a wuss and stay on the job

NPR: Kennedy telling clerk applicants he may retire next year

Supreme Court retirement watch Bingo is all the rage

Grassley: Expect a SCOTUS opening this summer

Promise kept: Gorsuch takes two oaths of office for Supreme Court

Last night’s election could be the beginning of the end for Roe v. Wade

Even-numbered SCOTUS hears arguments on key abortion case

Supremes eyeing campus protests prior to Fisher v U. Texas?

SCOTUS to churches: Hey, no worries, you can still “advocate” for traditional marriage

Prediction time: Will John Roberts break with the right on gay marriage too?

Anthony Kennedy halts same sex marriages in Idaho

Rand Paul: The Supreme Court’s DOMA ruling was appropriate; Update: “Regrettable overreach,” says Ted Cruz

Anthony Kennedy: We need to solve tough issues through democratic compromise, not through the Supreme Court

Roberts is probably writing the ObamaCare opinion. What does that tell us?

Bill Maher to Democrats: “Let’s not eat our own” in 2020

Murkowski: Yes, I’ll probably support the Democratic resolution to block Trump’s emergency decree

Turley: We’re at least “one collusion short” on any Mueller bombshell