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The Justice’s Name Came Off The Door, But The Biglaw Firm Is Still A Powerhouse.

Abe Fortas co-founded one of Washington's biggest firms. The post The Justice’s Name Came Off The Door, But The Biglaw Firm Is Still A Powerhouse. appeared first on Above the Law.

SCOTUS litigator Floyd Abrams at 90

Floyd Abrams’ initials signaled his destiny as a First Amendment lawyer. More than any others, Abrams’ name is synonymous with freedom of speech and the press. Now nine decades int...

He Made A Political Enemy Of The Wrong Man — And It Cost Him The Supreme Court

The finest judge of his era, blackballed by someone he'd insulted. The post He Made A Political Enemy Of The Wrong Man — And It Cost Him The Supreme Court appeared first on Above t...

Today in Supreme Court History: August 30, 1967

8/30/1967: Justice Thurgood Marshall takes the oath. The post Today in Supreme Court History: August 30, 1967 appeared first on Reason.com.

The Most Infamous SCOTUS Feud

Comes complete with a public airing of grievances. The post The Most Infamous SCOTUS Feud appeared first on Above the Law.

Today in Supreme Court History: August 28, 1958

8/28/1958: Cooper v. Aaron is argued. The post Today in Supreme Court History: August 28, 1958 appeared first on Reason.com.

The Confirmation Speech That Doomed The SCOTUS Nominee It Was Meant To Save

Sure, the guy's mediocre, but don't mediocrities deserve a seat on the Court? The post The Confirmation Speech That Doomed The SCOTUS Nominee It Was Meant To Save appeared first on...

Today in Supreme Court History: August 26, 1964

8/26/1964: Lyndon B. Johnson nominated as Democratic candidate for president. He would make two appointments to the Supreme Court: Justices… The post Today in Supreme Court History...

The Justice That Beat An Impeachment Effort Led By A Future President

Payback for two blocked nominees, and it failed spectacularly. The post The Justice That Beat An Impeachment Effort Led By A Future President appeared first on Above the Law.

Strictly Ballroom: Justice Kavanaugh Defeats Chief Justice Roberts

The Court rejects the D.C. Circuit's erroneous "aesthetic injury" standing precedents and the Chief can only wax about Churchill.

The Trial That Made The Supreme Court Untouchable

One impeachment, one acquittal, and a firewall that's held ever since. The post The Trial That Made The Supreme Court Untouchable appeared first on Above the Law.

Former GOP FCC General Counsel Criticizes Supreme Court over FTC Firing Case

Bruce Fein says the decision was a betrayal of the Constitution’s separation of powers.

Supreme Court Confirmation Isn’t Always A Sure Thing — Just Ask The First Man To Lose One

He was Borked before Borking was a thing. The post Supreme Court Confirmation Isn’t Always A Sure Thing — Just Ask The First Man To Lose One appeared first on Above the Law.

Today in Supreme Court History: August 6, 1792

8/6/1792: Justice Thomas Johnson takes judicial oath. The post Today in Supreme Court History: August 6, 1792 appeared first on Reason.com.

A Former President Returned To The Supreme Court To Argue A Case

One of the last great services of his life. The post A Former President Returned To The Supreme Court To Argue A Case appeared first on Above the Law.

David Cole's Qualified Defense of the Supreme Court

The prominent liberal legal scholar and former ACLU leader outlines how the Court has often checked Trump, but also critiques it for going against precedent.

Brian Fitzpatrick Makes the Case for Callais

An argument in support of the Supreme Court's Voting Rights Act jurisprudence one is unlikely to hear in academia.

Today in Supreme Court History: August 3, 1994

8/3/1994: Justice Stephen Breyer takes oath. The post Today in Supreme Court History: August 3, 1994 appeared first on Reason.com.

Today in Supreme Court History: September 8, 1953

9/8/1953: Chief Justice Fred Vinson dies. The post Today in Supreme Court History: September 8, 1953 appeared first on Reason Magazine.

SCOTUS: It's It's a Ballroom Blitz, 5-4; Roberts Hangs With the Hacks, As a Matter of Fact

The Roberts Court: Poised to Bless the Trump Ballroom

Today in Supreme Court History: August 19, 1937

8/19/1937: Justice Hugo Black takes the oath.   The post Today in Supreme Court History: August 19, 1937 appeared first on Reason.com.

John Roberts Overruled Trump's Tariffs. But He Can't Seem To Stop Trump's Ballroom.

The chief justice finds himself in dissent in his latest showdown with the president.