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.
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.
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.
Vast racial and gender disparities on State Supreme Courts around the country
A new report by the Brennan Center for Justice details vast racial and gender disparities on state supreme courts around the country.
Trump has asked the Supreme Court to stay a Democrat order for his financial records
Trump has asked the Supreme Court to stay a Democrat order for his financial records. This comes following losses at a Federal Appeals Court.
Brennan Center Urges Supreme Court Justices to Adopt a Code of Ethics
A new paper released by Brennan Center for Justice calls the Supreme Court to create and adopt a public code of ethical conduct for sitting justices.
Why the British constitution’s finest moment should also be its last
The Supreme Court’s unanimity and its reasoning are exemplary. The British version of democracy that we have enjoyed has been rescued for the moment.