Skip to main content

federal courts

What Does It Actually Mean to Be In a Constitutional Crisis?

And are we in one now?

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.

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.

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.

What to Know About the Conservative Takeover of America’s Courts

Federal judges have so much power.

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.”

Every Trump Indictment, Explained

It’s been…a lot.

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.”

These Powerful Courts Decide Most of the Issues That Affect Your Life

But most people have never heard of them.

Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws Are Being Blocked in Federal Courts Across the Country

The laws are being rejected as “unconstitutional, openly discriminatory and a danger.”

We Need to Expand the Supreme Court to Restore Reproductive Freedom

It’s possible and it’s necessary.

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.
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.
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.

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."

There Is No Ethical Way to Execute Someone

Here's what you need to know about the death penalty in the United States.

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.”

This Conservative Organization Has a Huge Say on Who Is on the Supreme Court

The Federalist Society has reshaped America’s courts.

What to Know About Abortion ‘Bounty Hunter’ Laws

States like Texas are allowing private citizens to enforce antiabortion laws.

These Other Rights Could Be at Risk if Roe is Overturned

From birth control to gay marriage.