Democrats and Republicans have not been so bitterly divided along partisan lines since Reconstruction or aggressively hostile to each other.
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.
Spanish Court Halts Government Plan to Exhume Franco
Spain’s Supreme Court on Tuesday temporarily halted the government’s plan to move the remains of Gen. Francisco Franco to a discreet tomb next week.
Supreme Court Rejects Bid To Let Businesses Donate To Candidates
The U.S. Supreme Court declined an opportunity to give businesses broader rights to contribute money to political candidates and causes.
Voter Fraud Crusade of Wife of Supreme Court‘s Clarence Thomas
Ginni Thomas, the conservative activist and wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, wanted to “target” the “most questionable”.
Lower Courts Lobbying SCOTUS To Rein In Partisan Gerrymandering
U.S. Supreme Court will finally decide whether federal judiciary can rein partisan gerrymanders, the lower courts aren’t waiting for the justices’ approval.
Federal Judges Declare Ohio Congressional Map Unconstitutional
A unanimous panel of federal judges declared Ohio’s Republican-drawn congressional map unconstitutional, adding to a growing number of similar cases.
An Emerging Consensus of the Lower Courts on Redistricting
An emerging consensus of the twenty-seven Michigan state house, state senate, and congressional districts about unconstitutional partisan gerrymanders.
Citizenship Questions On The Census Have No Historical Pedigree
Supreme Court will take up Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross’ controversial decision to collect citizenship status of everyone in country in the 2020 census.
The Elephant in the Room: Intentional Voter Suppression
Since its inception, the Roberts Court has acquiesced in—and at times even abetted—the attempts of many states to make it harder for Americans to vote.
US House Committee to Issue Census Citizenship Question Subpoenas
A U.S. House of Representatives committee has voted to issue subpoenas to Attorney General William Barr and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross.