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Looking Back: The Noriega case as legal precedent
The recent seizure and arrest of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Celia Flores, on drug-related charges by United States forces is drawing comparisons to a case from an earlier era: Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega’s arrest and trial 26 years ago.
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…
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…
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…
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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