The Supreme Court should never have had the option to decide whether or not to pass Citizens United because of the effect that it had on the country.
Supreme Court articles on Democracy Chronicles
The Supreme Court is the highest court in the US and has ultimate appellate jurisdiction over all federal courts and over state court cases involving issues of federal law. Also see our articles on Antonin Scalia and also on the Supreme Court case known as Citizens United.
Senate Judiciary Committee Approves Barrett Supreme Court Nomination
The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination. The vote was boycotted by the Democrats on the committee.
Amy Coney Barrett’s debut shows she will be a tough adversary for Democrats
Trump nominated Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court in replacement of the late Ruth B. Ginsburg aiming to solidify the 6-3 conservative majority.
How the 2000 Election Came Down to a Supreme Court Decision
One of America’s most controversial presidential election was that of 2000. The race was ultimately decided by the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court is shorthanded but could play role in election
Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away Friday. Despite her passing shorthanding the Supreme Court it could still play a role in November’s vote.
Trump tagged Supreme Court decision on his Tax Returns “not fair”
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that Trump is not immune from New York State Prosecutor’s subpoena for his tax returns. Trump said it was a witch-hunt.
In 2013 the supreme court gutted voting rights – how has it changed the US?
The US Supreme Court is expected to be the country’s summit of justice but gutted voting rights in 2013. Here’s how that decision affected voters.
How Will Chief Justice and Supreme Court Conservative Majority Affect 2020 Election?
Currently, all Supreme Court conservatives are Republican appointees and all liberals, Democratic. This could have bearing on 2020 electoral disputes.
Public Campaign Financing is how to run without chasing megadonors
Ian Vandewalker and Kevin Morris of Brennan Center argue that public campaign financing offers candidates a way to run without chasing megadonors.
Trump appeals Supreme Court to block subpoena for his financial records
President Donald Trump is appealing to the Supreme Court in a last-ditch bid to block a subpoena from House Democrats for his financial records.