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Bonus 237: Looking Toward OT2026
The Court's docket for its October 2026 Term doesn't yet have the kind of high-profile, Trump-related disputes that dominated OT2025. But they're…
Jul 9
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SCOTUS Talk with Chris Cillizza and Steve Vladeck!
A recording from Steve Vladeck and Chris Cillizza's live video
Jul 8
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237. Last Week's Other News
The Supreme Court made plenty of headlines last week. Today's "One First" is devoted to some of the biggest things that happened *away from* those…
Jul 6
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Bonus 236: A Term of Self-Inflicted Wounds
The Supreme Court had numerous opportunities during OT2025 to act (and appear to be acting) above politics. One key theme of the term is how many it…
Jul 2
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June 2026
Decision Day Summary: June 30, 2026
Our latest video bonus for paid subscribers walks through the three rulings in four argued cases that the Supreme Court handed down on Tuesday, June 30…
Jun 30
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236. Three Thoughts Heading into the Last Decision Day of the Term
A quick post reflecting on (some of) the news the Supreme Court made on Monday and (some of) the news we expect from the justices later today.
Jun 30
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Decision Day Summary: June 29, 2026
Our latest video bonus for paid subscribers walks through the four rulings in argued cases that the Supreme Court handed down on Monday, June 29, 2026.
Jun 30
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235. Hypothetical Jurisdiction in Mullin v. Doe
Justice Alito's TPS opinion offered a new theory of how courts can resolve "interim" appeals. Fortunately, Justices Gorsuch and Barrett refused to…
Jun 29
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Decision Day Summary: June 25, 2026
Our latest new video bonus for paid subscribers walks through the four rulings in argued cases that the Supreme Court handed down on Thursday, June 25…
Jun 26
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Bonus 234: The Ascension of Westside Mothers
The Court's 6-3 ruling in Landor is likely the "sleeper" case of the term—a technical decision with massive, long-term, and ominous constitutional…
Jun 25
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234. DOJ's Alarming Arguments in the xAI Case
DOJ's move to toss out a lawsuit against xAI for illegally operating gas-burning turbines to power data centers turns on a dangerous new constitutional…
Jun 22
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Decision Day Summary: June 18, 2026
Our latest new video bonus for paid subscribers walks through the three rulings in argued cases that the Supreme Court handed down on Thursday, June 18…
Jun 18
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