EXPLAINED: 8 | Vintage Vibes

SCOTUS GVRs Capital Case After 13 Reschedules And 10 Relists

It seems to have taken some time to corral Justice Barrett's vote in a case involving evidence and sex-based slurs.

Reason · Jan 22, 2025

Democratic Senator Says Biden's Farewell Speech Could Have 'Saved America' Years Ago: 'Now We Fight On'

Rhode Island Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse rebuked Biden for giving the speech four years too late, adding he would've been reelected if he ran on it.

Latin Times · Jan 17, 2025

SCOTUS Rules in Favor of TikTok Ban as Some Supporters Realize It's a Bad Idea

"I cannot profess the kind of certainty I would like to have about the arguments and record before us," writes Justice Gorsuch.

Reason · Jan 17, 2025

Tick, Tock Goes the SCOTUS Clock

The timing of TikTok v. Garland.

Reason · Dec 18, 2024

When SCOTUS Amends The Question Presented

On Friday, December 14, the Supreme Court granted cert in Catholic Charities Bureau, Inc. v. Wisconsin Labor & Industry Review… The post When SCOTUS Amends The Question Presented appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Dec 16, 2024

New Supreme Court Tax Case Involves Religious Freedom: What to Know

The U.S. Supreme Court will consider a labor tax dispute that could have significant implications for religious organizations.

Kiplinger · Dec 16, 2024

In 2019, I Proposed that SCOTUS Should Use a Lottery To Distribute Tickets. In 2024, SCOTUS Proposes Pilot Lottery Program.

The court moves deliberately, but in the right direction.

Reason · Dec 12, 2024

Rep. Nancy Mace Mocks 'Lunatics' Protesting Landmark Trans Rights Case, Calls Gender-Affirming Care 'Child Abuse'

South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace wasted no time mocking protesters gathered outside of the Supreme Court in Washington D.C. to encourage the SCOTUS to overturn Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors.

Latin Times · Dec 5, 2024

That Time Solicitor General Fried Redacted The Word "Plenary" From a Printed SCOTUS Reply Brief With A Marker

A fascinating tidbit from the excellent new book, "The Meese Revolution"

Reason · Nov 21, 2024

Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Appeals Court Decisions

Pole cameras, hand grenades, and the debt limit apocalypse.

Reason · Nov 8, 2024