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Does the War Powers Resolution apply to military actions taken in Venezuela?

In the coming weeks, the debate about the constitutional legitimacy of recent actions taken by the United States against Venezuela will continue as Congress considers restraining the Trump administration’s powers under a 1973 statute, the War Powers Resolution.

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Presidential powers, transgender rights among upcoming Supreme Court arguments

Starting in January 2026, the Supreme Court will resume hearing arguments in several high-profile cases, including debates about executive powers and questions of…

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A look back at the Supreme Court in 2025

The past year was a significant one for the U.S. Supreme Court, with notable decisions related to the First Amendment, nationwide injunctions, and the 14th…

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Roberts and Kagan have different visions of how democracy should work

Last week in the Texas re-redistricting case, the Supreme Court had the opportunity to slow or stop what has been called a race-to-the-bottom between…

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Supreme Court to reconsider landmark precent limiting presidential firing powers

On Monday, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in Trump v. Slaughter, a dispute over the ability of the president to fire Federal Trade Commission (FTC) members…

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