Key expert, Richard Pildes raises the need for reforming the Supreme Court confirmation process process as a new nomination looms.
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.
The Supreme Court Has Crossed The Rubicon On Voting
You know the Rubicon has been crossed when the Supreme Court issues a conservative voting rights order so at odds with settled precedent.
Supreme Court Backs Alabama’s Anti-Black Redistricting
In a 5-4 vote, the Supreme Court cleared the way for Alabama’s new congressional district maps that may disenfranchise black voters.
PODCAST: How National Parties Are Breaking State Politics
We are talking with an assistant Professor at the University of Washington, and author of the forthcoming book laboratories against democracy.
Can The Courts Save Civics Education?
Michael Rebell joins us to discuss how the courts can and should address the civic empowerment gap and create better civics education for everyone.
Justice Breyer’s Biggest Impact On Election Law
With Stephen Breyer’s retirement from the Supreme Court, it seems appropriate to offer some words about his legacy, Rick Hasen.
Supreme Court Hears Arguments On Campaign Finance Law
Three Supreme Court justices issued statements on Wednesday in response to an NPR story about relations between them.
Supreme Court Takes Up A Case That Could Legalize Bribery
FEC v. Ted Cruz for Senate, a case that the Supreme Court will hear next Wednesday, reads more like a paranoid leftist fantasy.
Why the Supreme Court Needs (Short) Term Limits
One of the proposals of the recent report by the Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court is the introduction of term limits for justices.
Chief Justice Says Judges Need Training On Stock-Trading
US federal judges need “more rigorous” ethics training so they don’t adjudicate disputes in which they have financial interest, Chief Justice.