As Trump pushes the limits of presidential power, the courts push back
President Donald Trump has faced several setbacks from federal courts, which have blocked or paused some of his most ...
Can the courts — can anyone — stop Trump?
Despite my expectation of mixed success in legal battles with the president, there are reasons for tempered optimism here.
Federal judge issues injunction on birthright citizenship, putting it further on hold
The preliminary injunction is the second temporary hold against Trump’s executive order and puts efforts to end birthright ...
Suit Over Firing by Trump Could Pave Way for Broader Presidential Power
If the case reaches the Supreme Court, its conservative majority will be receptive to Donald J. Trump’s argument that presidents have unlimited power to remove members of independent agencies.
Meet the little-known LDS lawyer who is about to have a big impact on American law and politics
A look at the views and background of LDS lawyer Sheldon Gilbert, who is the new head of the influential Federalist Society.
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History professor criticizes constitutional originalism at Law School
Stanford history professor Jonathan Gienapp critiqued the theory of constitutional originalism, arguing that originalists fail to understand the very time period they cling to.
Sotomayor is asked about lower trust in Supreme Court. She points to pace of overturned precedents
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor was asked about sagging public confidence in the court. She answered by pointing ...