When rules of statutory interpretation change midstream

Clear Statements is a recurring series by Abbe R. Gluck on civil litigation and the modern regulatory and statutory state. Depending on who you ask, the real “bad old days” at the Supreme Court were the late 1970s. At least that’s the impression one comes away with after reading the briefs […]

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SCOTUStoday for Tuesday, December 9

Today marks 25 years since the Supreme Court halted the recount in Florida to hear arguments in the dispute between then-candidate George W. Bush and his opponent in the 2000 presidential election, then-Vice President Al Gore, over the process for the recount. The court heard arguments two days later and […]

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Originalism’s campaign finance conundrum

Please note that SCOTUS Outside Opinions constitute the views of outside contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SCOTUSblog or its staff. In a recent interview, Justice Amy Coney Barrett shared her view that “originalism became prominent as a theory” as a counterweight to the theory of “living constitutionalism” that […]

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Advisory Opinions live broadcast: Presidential Firing Power

Oral arguments in Trump v. Slaughter, on the president’s authority to fire the heads of independent, multi-member federal agencies, have concluded, but the conversation isn’t over. Listen now to a special live broadcast of the Advisory Opinions podcast to reflect on what the justices said and what could happen next. […]

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SCOTUStoday for Monday, December 8

Happy Monday! Get your week started the right way by joining our live blog during today’s oral argument in Trump v. Slaughter. Our conversation will kick off at 9:30 a.m. EST. SCOTUS Quick Hits On Friday, the Supreme Court announced that it will hear oral arguments on President Donald Trump’s […]

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