Following the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade most Americans want a reform of the Supreme Court with the adoption of term limits.
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.
Supreme Court Expands State Power Over Native American Tribes
The Supreme Court Wednesday dramatically increased state power over Native American tribes and undercut its own 2020 ruling.
Democracy’s Summer Blockbusters
The summer will be legally and politically charged particularly with the January 6 committee hearings scheduled to begin June 9.
The 800-Pound Gorilla Of Election Law Cases
The Supreme Court will decide next week whether to settle the debate about the power of state legislatures in federal elections.
Supreme Court Loosens Rules On Personal Campaign Loans
The court ruled that a federal limit on candidates using campaign donations post-elections to repay personal debts was unconstitutional.
Why We Need Term Limits For Supreme Court Justices
The Supreme Court wants to strike down abortion rights. This energizes the debate on how to cut down on its conservative slant.
On The Coming End Of Roe v. Wade
Anyone who says that the evolution of law has nothing to do with politics is either very corrupt or very stupid. Laws evolved through the centuries.
Goodbye Roe v. Wade, Goodbye Rule Of Law
Congress should impeach judges who act like that because it is not good behavior, and they were asked not to act that way when they were confirmed.
How Bad Could Things Get for the Voting Rights Act?
Over the last decade, the Supreme Court has significantly harmed the Voting Rights Act’s effectiveness, and things could get worse.
GOP Dark Money Criticisms in Supreme Court Fight Mirror Democrats
Now, Republicans have a chance to turn the tables, criticizing the role played by Demand Justice, which also doesn’t disclose its donors.