Supreme Court
4-4: The Consequences of an Unfilled Supreme Court Seat
With Merrick Garland’s confirmation process indefinitely in limbo, the court continues to hear cases as usual. Marshall Rankin tells us what happens in the event of a tie, and how Scalia’s empty seat has affected cases thus far.
Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt: Undue Burden in the Lone Star State
Stella Shannon explains what the most recent Supreme Court decision on abortion means for Texas and for the nation.
What Now, Justice? A Q&A with Utah v. Strieff
Stella Shannon goes in depth on the ramifications of Utah v. Strieff, the Supreme Court’s latest Fourth Amendment case.
It Takes Two: Paternalistic Policies Harm Maternal Health
Rather than limit a woman’s freedom to act on behalf of her child, society should make child-rearing a more egalitarian pursuit, which would benefit parents and the child.
Blocking Supreme Court Nominees Makes Sense (That’s Why Both Parties are Willing to Do It)
It is arguably the countries’ most powerful institution, why wouldn’t one party try to control it?
What Scalia’s Death Tells Us About Our Political System
If the Senate blocks the nomination of a new justice, 4-4 rulings might appear this coming summer. What does this mean about America’s political situation, if the judicial branch fails to fulfill its role?
This is What Planned Parenthood Looks Like
Tensions over federal funding for Planned Parenthood have flamed anew in recent months, and both sides are squaring off for a showdown.