The who’s and what’s of presidential power

Major Questions is a recurring series by Adam White, which analyzes the court’s approach to administrative law, agencies, and the lower courts. Please note that the views of outside contributors do not reflect the official opinions of SCOTUSblog or its staff. The 2025-26 Supreme Court term’s first cases on presidential […]

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SCOTUStoday for Friday, December 5

As we’ve previously noted, we read a lot of legal news as we prepare this newsletter each day. Here’s the most memorable headline we saw this week: How the bar exam failed Kim Kardashian. Week in Review The December sitting is already halfway over. Here are the links to SCOTUSblog’s […]

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Government’s position in asylum case could incentivize unauthorized migration

Immigration Matters is a recurring series by César Cuauhtémoc García Hernández that analyzes the court’s immigration docket, highlighting emerging legal questions about new policy and enforcement practices. Please note that the views of outside contributors do not reflect the official opinions of SCOTUSblog or its staff. Receiving asylum in the […]

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SCOTUStoday for Thursday, December 4

One year ago today, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in United States v. Skrmetti, one of the highest profile cases of the 2024-25 term. On June 18, the court issued its ruling, which upheld Tennessee’s ban on certain medical treatments for transgender minors. SCOTUS Quick Hits The Supreme Court […]

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