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The Slippery Constitutionality of Open Primaries

Since the early days of the American Republic, political parties have been vehicles through which people of modest means can participate effectively in politics. Like churches, fam...

This Constitution Day, let’s assert states’ rights to regulate election spending

More than 40 years ago, Barry Goldwater correctly understood both the corrosive effect of money in politics and the vital importance of state sovereignty in our system. The post Th...

Justice Alito in the spotlight

Plus, why do so many major Supreme Court cases originate in Colorado?

The 15th Annual Harlan Institute Virtual Supreme Court Competition

Teams of high school students will present arguments about the constitutionality of the Texas Ten Commandments Law.

The “born free and equal” clauses, incorporation, and 12-person juries

This is the sixth of seven introductory articles on the relevance for constitutional law and the Supreme Court of the “born free and equal” clauses, which appeared in the Declarati...

The Constitution’s structure should decide Suncor

Please note that SCOTUS Outside Opinions constitute the views of outside contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SCOTUSblog or its staff.On Oct. 5, First Monday...

The “born free and equal” clauses and Lawrence v. Texas

This is the third of seven introductory articles on the relevance for constitutional law of the “born free and equal” clauses, which appeared in the Declaration of Independence and...

COMMENTARY: Voter rolls: public records or state secrets?

Supreme Court should take up the case.

Comparing the Credentials Of Three Decades of Fifth Circuit Nominees

The Butler didn't do it.

The “born free and equal” clauses and same-sex marriage

This is the fourth of seven introductory articles on the relevance for constitutional law and the Supreme Court of the “born free and equal” clauses, which appeared in the Declarat...

New Jersey Seeks Supreme Court Review of Kalshi Decision… and One Additional Argument That May Come into Play

2026 State Attorneys General Election Report

New Essay: "The Establishment Clause At The Second Founding"

"The relevant time frame to understand the Establishment Clause for state cases is 1868, and not 1791."

Justice Scalia’s originalist gambit

On the 40th anniversary of Justice Antonin Scalia’s swearing-in, I wanted to reflect on one major aspect of his legacy to the American people. As many SCOTUSblog readers are undoub...

Todd Butler's Problematic Publications

He consistently attacks Justice Scalia, as advancing his "own political agenda."

Justice Thomas, Stalwart for the Constitution

The latest on the mail-in voting and ballroom battles

Plus, the kidney stones that made John Marshall the chief justice.

The “born free and equal” clauses and the right to pursue a profession of one’s choice

This is the last of seven introductory articles on the relevance for constitutional law and the Supreme Court of the “born free and equal” clauses, which appeared in the Declaratio...

The Supreme Court Still Works as the Founders Intended 

Many Democ...

The “born free and equal” clauses and the noxious Buck v. Bell

This is the fifth of seven introductory articles on the relevance for constitutional law and the Supreme Court of the “born free and equal” clauses, which appeared in the Declarati...

Witnessing a reorientation of the First and Second Amendments on the Roberts court

Please note that SCOTUS Outside Opinions constitute the views of outside contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SCOTUSblog or its staff.***This is the third pa...

The Supreme Court’s two decades of constitutional change

This series for SCOTUSblog will recount two decades of constitutional change through the five editions of our casebook, the first published in 2008 and the latest to be published t...

How Would A Judge Butler Actually Affect The Fifth Circuit?

I would prefer Judge Southwick to have one vote rather than two votes.

In So Ordered, Justice Alito Challenges Americans To Be Courageous Citizens

Justice Alito has spent the past 20 years fighting for America at the Supreme Court. Now, it's time for the rest of the nation to do the same.