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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?

Booker’s campaign seems relieved the end may be nigh

Pompeo: Iran committed act of war

“Howdy, Modi!” rally: A Texas-sized welcome for Modi and Trump