YOU WONT BELIEVE: Callais - What They Never Told You

Up-and-down progress of voting rights in America has been shaped by these 10 key moments

As the 2026 midterm elections approach, the U.S. Supreme Court has been busy with voting rights cases.

The Conversation · Oct 1

70 Years After Mansfield’s Desegregation Crisis, a New Debate over Representation

The time has come for this North Texas school district, and others like it, to move from an all-at-large board to a mix of geographic districts and at-large seats.

Texas Observer · Sep 21

States enact more than 400 election-related bills in first seven months of 2026

Welcome to Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia's Weekly Election Policy Digest. Every Tuesday, we deliver the latest updates on election policy around the country, including nationwide trends and recent legislative activity.

Ballotpedia · Sep 1

Updating The Wall of Receipts For President Trump's Three Appointees

How have Justices Gorsuch, Kavanaugh, and Barrett voted over the past year on the interim and certiorari dockets?

Reason · Jul 28

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.

Reason · Jul 25

Louisiana House candidate accused of rape says he hopes to again ‘earn’ Trump endorsement

Republican Blake Miguez is weighing what district to run in after state redrew map following supreme court decision

The Guardian - US · Jul 23

Louisiana enacts 20 election bills during 2026 session, including new congressional maps and voter ID changes

The Louisiana Legislature adjourned its regular session on June 1 after passing 20 election-related bills, one resolution, and one proposed constitutional amendment. Gov. Jeff Landry (R) signed all 20 bills in May and June.

Ballotpedia · Jul 14

My New Lawfare Article on "Why Callais Doesn't Justify Court-Packing"

Court-packing would cause great harm, including by boosting power-grabbing presidents like Trump. Callais's flaws are better addressed by other means.

Reason · Jun 10

Office of Legal Counsel Concludes That Disparate Impact Liability Under Title VII Is Unconstitutional

Two decades after Justice Scalia's Ricci concurrence, the "war between disparate impact and equal protection will be waged" very soon.

Reason · Jun 9

The Supreme Court For The First Time Refers To Our "Colorblind Constitution"

130 years later, Justice Harlan's Plessy dissent is now the "supreme law of the land."

Reason · Jun 3