Martha S. Jones
Coverage of Martha S. Jones in the Nexus archive.
- At SCOTUSblog’s term-in-review event, National Legal Director of the ACLU Cecillia Wang speaks about arguing birthright citizenship, the term in general, and what’s next on the organization’s docket
Cecillia Wang, national legal director of the ACLU, discussed her Supreme Court argument in Trump v. Barbara, challenging an executive order to end birthright citizenship, at SCOTUSblog’s term-in-review event. The discussion also covered the ACLU’s recent cases, including a controversial gun rights case and a voting rights loss.
- Cameras in the courtroom?
The Supreme Court released opinions in three cases, including United States v. Hemani, Hunter v. United States, and T.M. v. University of Maryland Medical System Corp. Meanwhile, the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced legislation to televise Supreme Court proceedings, which has long been resisted by the justices.
- Haitian nationals ask for DIG in TPS Case
Haitian nationals request dismissal of the Trump administration's Temporary Protected Status (TPS) case without a decision. The Supreme Court is set to release opinions tomorrow and hold a private conference, with orders expected on June 22. An Orthodox Jew in Ohio seeks Supreme Court review after a city allegedly targeted his home prayer group with zoning rules.
- Opinions on the way
SCOTUSblog announces new merchandise and a term-in-review event featuring ACLU's Cecillia Wang and Johns Hopkins professor Martha S. Jones. The Supreme Court may release opinions, and the article discusses topics including originalism, a Texas death penalty case involving hypnotized witness testimony, and U.S. tariff refunds.