Antonin Scalia

The author defends the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision in Louisiana v. Callais, arguing it correctly upheld that the Voting Rights Act's Section 2 cannot require racial considerations in redistricting due to constitutional constraints. The essay criticizes academia's ideological alignment on race issues, citing Elena Kagan's advice to avoid race discrimination scholarship if opposing racial preferences.

Justice Antonin Scalia wrote a private defense of his religious liberty ruling in response to criticism, as revealed by an unsealed court document obtained by 'Seen, Heard & Whispered'. The letter highlights Scalia's strong commitment to his legal reasoning on the matter.

The article examines unresolved questions about the Second Amendment, including definitions of 'the people' and 'Arms,' and explores legal limits on firearm possession in sensitive places and by certain individuals. It references key cases like District of Columbia v. Heller and New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, highlighting court analyses of restrictions on guns in locations such as parks, bars, and treatment centers.

Mark Sherman, a Supreme Court reporter for The Associated Press, reflects on his 20 years covering the court during a period of significant ideological shifts. He notes the court's movement to the right due to unexpected vacancies, political maneuvers, and the rise of Donald Trump, highlighting cases like Bush v. Gore and the impact of Justice Antonin Scalia's death in 2016.

Mark Sherman, a Supreme Court reporter for The Associated Press, retired after 20 years covering the court during its ideological shift to the right. He observed changes driven by unexpected vacancies, political maneuvers, and the rise of Donald Trump, leading to a conservative supermajority.

Mark Sherman, a Supreme Court reporter for The Associated Press, reflects on his 20-year career covering the court's ideological shift to the right. He highlights events like Justice Antonin Scalia's death and the influence of Donald Trump as factors contributing to the court's conservative supermajority.

The Trump administration's Office of Management and Budget proposed a regulation to shift control of public science funding from scientists to political appointees, aligning with the unitary-executive theory that expands presidential power. This move challenges the longstanding principle that scientific judgment should not be influenced by political pressures.

Brendan Ballou discusses his book When Companies Run the Courts about the rise of forced arbitration and its impact on consumers. He also talks about a lawsuit filed by the Public Integrity Project against Paramount over the Warner Bros. merger. The lawsuit alleges possible quid pro quo with the Trump administration.