federal courts
The Trump Admin Wants to Confuse You About What Is and Isn’t Constitutional
But you don’t need to be a lawyer to know they're full of it.
By Molly Coleman
Elon Musk Tried to Buy a Wisconsin Supreme Court Seat. It Didn’t Work.
Democrat Susan Crawford's win is a rebuke of the billionaire.
By Grace Panetta
Trump Is Trying to End Birthright Citizenship. What Would That Mean?
It was established in 1868 by the 14th Amendment of the United States Constitution.
By Candice Norwood, The 19th
What to Know About the Conservative Takeover of America’s Courts
Federal judges have so much power.
By Rachel Janfaza
Samuel Alito Is the Face of Our Out-of-Control Supreme Court
In a recent secret recording, he called “to return our country to a place of godliness.”
By Mackenzie Long
Students Stood Up Against This Anti-LGBTQ Federal Judge
“We’re here, and we’re queer, and we’re ready to stand up for whatever we believe in.”
By Lydia McFarlane
These Powerful Courts Decide Most of the Issues That Affect Your Life
But most people have never heard of them.
By Juvaria Khan
Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws Are Being Blocked in Federal Courts Across the Country
The laws are being rejected as “unconstitutional, openly discriminatory and a danger.”
By Orion Rummler, The 19th*
We Need to Expand the Supreme Court to Restore Reproductive Freedom
It’s possible and it’s necessary.
By Mini Timmaraju
Youth Climate Activists Are Finally Getting Their Day in Court
This will be the first time a youth-led climate lawsuit actually goes to trial.
By Katie Myers
Senate
Dianne Feinstein Is Becoming a Big Liability—And Republicans Know It
The 89-year-old senator, who has been on medical leave since February, is giving Mitch McConnell and Co power to block Joe Biden's court nominees by refusing to step down.
By Eric Lutz
SCOTUS
Clarence Thomas Is On a Mission to Be the Most Corrupt Supreme Court Justice
The justice has accepted luxury vacations and yacht rides from a major Republican donor.
By Eric Lutz
How Organizers (and Fiona Apple) Helped Launch a Court Watching Network
"We could actually knock some sh*t down and build some new sh*t up."
By Lex McMenamin
There Is No Ethical Way to Execute Someone
Here's what you need to know about the death penalty in the United States.
By Palika Makam
This Supreme Court Ruling Protected the Burning of the U.S. Flag
Texas v. Johnson “reinforced that free speech protection is not limited to words.”
By Catherine Caruso
This Conservative Organization Has a Huge Say on Who Is on the Supreme Court
The Federalist Society has reshaped America’s courts.
By Sophie Hayssen
What to Know About Abortion ‘Bounty Hunter’ Laws
States like Texas are allowing private citizens to enforce antiabortion laws.
By Erin Coulehan
These Other Rights Could Be at Risk if Roe is Overturned
From birth control to gay marriage.
By Namrata Verghese