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Sep 2019

Did Amy Coney Barrett hurt her Supreme Court chances last week?

Allahpundit Sep 17, 2019 10:01 PM

“You know, we don’t have Obama judges.”

Escalation: Kamala Harris calls for investigation of Kavanaugh, Ayanna Pressley introduces impeachment resolution

Allahpundit Sep 17, 2019 1:31 PM

Whatever.

NYT: On second thought, never mind about the Kavanaugh penis-pushing incident; Trump: “HORRIBLE PEOPLE … are looking to destroy”

Ed Morrissey Sep 16, 2019 8:41 AM

YGBFKM.

Report: Christine Blasey Ford’s father told Brett Kavanaugh’s father he was glad he was confirmed

Allahpundit Sep 12, 2019 1:31 PM

Bombshell.

Sotomayor’s “blistering” dissent on asylum rules

Jazz Shaw Sep 12, 2019 8:01 AM

Over what isn’t clear

Supreme Court hands Trump another win on immigration

John Sexton Sep 11, 2019 10:41 PM

“YUGE Win at #SCOTUS today!”

Trump: Why can’t I executive-order “unlawful” DACA out of existence?

Ed Morrissey Sep 06, 2019 12:01 PM

“… a bipartisan deal will be made to the benefit of all!”

McConnell: You bet I’ll confirm a Supreme Court justice next year if an opening occurs

Ed Morrissey Sep 03, 2019 5:21 PM

Gun measures: Waiting for Trump to decide what he’d sign.

Aug 2019

Senate Republicans to SCOTUS: Democrats are a threat to your independence

Ed Morrissey Aug 29, 2019 4:01 PM

“Their court-packing plans are … a direct, immediate threat to the independence of the judiciary.”

Ginsburg treated for cancerous tumor on her pancreas

Allahpundit Aug 23, 2019 3:21 PM

Puh-retty sure a SCOTUS vacancy next year in the middle of the election would be the end of the country …

Gender pronouns and the Supreme Court

Jazz Shaw Aug 21, 2019 4:31 PM

He said, she said

Will the Supreme Court affirm the definition of “sex” for us?

Jazz Shaw Aug 20, 2019 12:31 PM

Don’t bet on it

Dem warns SCOTUS a pro-Second Amendment ruling will lead to court packing

Jazz Shaw Aug 13, 2019 3:31 PM

You’ve been warned

New York City surrenders on gun control law to avoid SCOTUS review

Jazz Shaw Aug 12, 2019 9:21 AM

Still needs a review

In Australia, government workers can now be fired for tweeting

Jazz Shaw Aug 07, 2019 9:21 AM

Not so free speech

The definitions of “sex” and “gender identity” are heading to SCOTUS… sort of

Jazz Shaw Aug 05, 2019 8:01 AM

Not the best one to fly up the flagpole, I fear

Jul 2019

Supreme Court sides with Trump on border wall in 5-4 decision

John Sexton Jul 26, 2019 8:41 PM

“major victory”

My new colleague Brett Kavanaugh is a very decent individual, says … Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Allahpundit Jul 25, 2019 9:21 PM

Oh my.

Notorious RBG to Dems: Court-packing is a bad idea

Allahpundit Jul 24, 2019 11:21 AM

“Nine seems to be a good number. It’s been that way for a long time.”

Breaking: Trump to give up on including citizenship question in census?

Allahpundit Jul 11, 2019 2:41 PM

Cave?

McConnell’s new Senate opponent executes rare and difficult double flip-flop on Kavanaugh confirmation

Allahpundit Jul 11, 2019 11:21 AM

What?

Worst girlfriend ever asks SCOTUS to vacate manslaughter conviction

Jazz Shaw Jul 09, 2019 4:31 PM

And she probably deserves it

Jun 2019

SCOTUS rules against citizenship question on census … for now

Jazz Shaw Jun 27, 2019 12:41 PM

As expected?

5-4: SCOTUS says partisan gerrymanders can’t be challenged in court

Allahpundit Jun 27, 2019 11:21 AM

Political question.

Trump: You bet I’d fill another SCOTUS seat

Jazz Shaw Jun 25, 2019 12:41 PM

Getting them confirmed might be a cakewalk, too

7-2: SCOTUS rules “Peace Cross” can remain on public land

Allahpundit Jun 20, 2019 11:21 AM

Lemon-y.

Led by Kavanaugh, SCOTUS (sort of) affirms that social media platforms aren’t bound by First Amendment in moderating content

Allahpundit Jun 17, 2019 10:01 PM

Private.

More SCOTUS: You’d better believe there’s no double jeopardy issue between sovereigns

Ed Morrissey Jun 17, 2019 6:01 PM

Mainstream media: The biggest loser may be …

Hmmm: SCOTUS vacates religious-freedom case, orders reconsideration

Ed Morrissey Jun 17, 2019 11:01 AM

Punt, pass, or kick?

“In God We Trust” to remain on our money

Jazz Shaw Jun 11, 2019 9:21 AM

Challenge denied

SCOTUS to Gitmo detainees: You’re not going anywhere — yet

Ed Morrissey Jun 10, 2019 6:01 PM

Breyer: It’s “past time” to reconsider Gitmo detainees.

Again: Masterpiece Cakeshop sued for third time for refusing to make a cake that conflicted with owner’s religious beliefs

Allahpundit Jun 10, 2019 5:31 PM

“So this latest attack by Scardina looks like yet another desperate attempt to harass cake artist Jack Phillips.”

NYT columnist: Come on, Buttigieg’s Supreme Court overhaul won’t deliver on the progressive agenda

Ed Morrissey Jun 06, 2019 6:01 PM

A new House of Oh, Lords.

Justice Thomas has ‘no idea’ what prompted retirement rumors

John Sexton Jun 03, 2019 7:01 PM

“I really don’t have a lot of stress. I cause stress.”

Supreme Court declines to take up ‘Draw Muhammad’ transit ad case

John Sexton Jun 03, 2019 1:01 PM

“…a provocative cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad.”

May 2019

Here’s why a Dem governor will sign a fetal-heartbeat abortion restriction bill today

Ed Morrissey May 30, 2019 4:01 PM

“I watched the boy I fell in love with become the man I’m still in love with today.”

McConnell: You’d better believe we’ll fill any SCOTUS opening next year

Ed Morrissey May 29, 2019 4:01 PM

“The death of shame”?

Trump to Roy Moore: You won’t win a Senate seat so don’t run

Allahpundit May 29, 2019 11:21 AM

“Roy Moore cannot win, and the consequences will be devastating…”

Is SCOTUS showing cowardice or caution on trans bathroom issue?

Jazz Shaw May 29, 2019 10:41 AM

The long game

Uh oh: Supreme Court sends signal on abortion — and it’s not open season on Roe

Ed Morrissey May 28, 2019 12:01 PM

“Although the Court declines to wade into these issues today, we cannot avoid them forever.”

New York City: Let’s repeal this gun control law. Gun owners: Hell, no!

Ed Morrissey May 27, 2019 1:01 PM

SCOTUS games.

Polls reveal 2 ways Scotus decisions shape society, one positive, another not so much

Andrew Malcolm May 24, 2019 8:01 PM

From this day forward

Ocasio-Cortez: Abortion threatens the “patriarchy” and therefore bans are “brutal form of oppression”

Ed Morrissey May 16, 2019 5:21 PM

Missouri tees up another challenge.

This Alabama abortion bill goes too far, says … Pat Robertson?

Allahpundit May 15, 2019 5:31 PM

Extreme.