RARE PHOTOS: 20 - The Real Truth

Robe & Gavel: Federal Judicial Vacancy Count released for June 1

Welcome to the June 14 edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S.

Ballotpedia · Jun 14, 2022

McConnell rages over SCOTUS staffers

“The security issue is related to Supreme Court justices," McConnell argued, "not nameless staff that no one knows"

Salon · Jun 14, 2022

Ginni Thomas election effort even bigger

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas' wife pushed at least 29 Arizona lawmakers to overturn 2020 election results

Salon · Jun 14, 2022

Texas Can't Start Enforcing Social Media Law, Says SCOTUS

Plus: Who's bringing fentanyl across the border? Will Austin become a sanctuary city for abortion? And more...

Reason · Jun 1, 2022

SCOTUS Lets Tony Timpa's Family Pursue Claims Against Cops Who Killed Him While Supposedly Trying To Help Him

The lawsuit over Timpa's deadly prone restraint, initially blocked by qualified immunity, was revived by the 5th Circuit.

Reason · May 31, 2022

CNN: SCOTUS Investigation Demands Phone Records From Clerks, Who Must Sign Affidavits

Leaks about the leaks continue.

Reason · May 31, 2022

SCOTUS leak prompts investors to press companies on abortion - Roll Call

Activist shareholders are pressuring companies on access to abortion after a leaked draft Supreme Court opinion.

Roll Call · May 26, 2022

ICYMI: Top stories of the week

Elections took place in at least eight states on Tuesday, including statewide primaries in Idaho, Kentucky, North Carolina, Oregon, and Pennsylvania. Here’s a look at some noteworthy results in battleground races:

Ballotpedia · May 20, 2022

29 SCOTUS decisions down, 35 to go

Welcome to the Friday, May 20, Brew. 

Ballotpedia · May 20, 2022

Checks and Balances: Tennessee lawmakers end judicial deference

The Checks and Balances Letter delivers news and information from Ballotpedia’s Administrative State Project, including pivotal actions at the federal and state levels related to the separation of powers, due process, and the rule of law.

Ballotpedia · May 17, 2022