Judiciary
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SCOTUS Rules It Has No Role in Gerrymandering
"Federal judges have no license to reallocate political power between the two major political parties."
SCOTUS and Fouled-Up Free Speech
What constitutes an "immoral or scandalous" trademark? And who gets to decide?

SCOTUS Rules Against Left's War on Peace Cross
It was a big win for religious liberty, though the separate opinions leave too much wiggle room.

SCOTUS: First Amendment Contradictions?
Two cases of leftists either suppressing or compelling speech illustrate a big battle.
Dems Desperate to Block Census Citizenship Question
It's a full-court press to sway Chief Justice John Roberts against Donald Trump.
Judicial Activism? Tyranny Is More Like It
Hamilton dismissed the judiciary's threat, but Jefferson was prescient about the "despotic branch."

McConnell's Strategy: Ensure SCOTUS Protects the Constitution
He says it's about "the quaint notion that the job of the judge is to follow the law."
Anti-Trump Judges Again Block DACA Repeal
This judicial activism is meant solely to obstruct Trump's agenda, not uphold the law.
Video: The Threat of Leftist Court-Packing
Ilya Somin of "The Volokh Conspiracy" discusses the dangers of packing the Supreme Court.
Leftists Fear SCOTUS Overturning Precedent (Except When They Don't)
Their measure of "correct" rulings is preference, not the Constitution.

New Judges Confirmed at Record Pace
Trump is gradually remaking the judiciary, as 39 judges are confirmed to U.S. circuit courts.

SCOTUS Leans Toward Census Citizenship Question
Once again the High Court looks poised to reverse a lower court's anti-Trump ruling.
Sanctuary Jurisdictions Are Not Practicing Federalism
The Ninth Circuit Court is the latest to rule against the Trump administration's enforcement.

Speech and Trademarks on Trial
Justices consider constitutionality of a law prohibiting "scandalous" and "immoral" trademarks.

SCOTUS Rejects 'Painless' Capital Punishment
Pain during the administration of the death penalty does not violate the Eighth Amendment.

No Wonder Trump's Judicial Nominations Are Important
Two cases with opposite outcomes highlight the importance of judges upholding Rule of Law.

McConnell Considers the Next Nuclear Option
Democrats are obstructing nominations by abusing 30 hours of debate. Not for much longer.

Democrats Plan to Pack the Supreme Court
Former AG Eric Holder advocates a Court-packing agenda for future Democrats.
John Roberts and the Siren Song of Institutionalism
The chief justice may be more worried about preserving precedent and institution than the Constitution.

War Memorial Crosses in Atheist Crosshairs
The Supreme Court heard an important argument about Maryland's Bladensburg cross.