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A new Eighth Amendment controversy heads to the Supreme Court
On Monday, the Supreme Court accepted a petition from Alaska involving an alleged six-pack of beer, an airplane, and the Eighth Amendment’s Excessive Fines Clause.
Four cases to watch in the Supreme Court’s next term
While the Supreme Court concluded with opinions on June 30, 2026, work has already begun on the next round of cases to be heard by the justices, starting on…
The Supreme Court in Review: Another Landmark Term
On June 30, 2026, the Supreme Court concluded issuing opinions for its October Term 2025. The session was marked by several landmark decisions and the potential…
During final opinions week, the Supreme Court quietly upheld a free press precedent
Among the consequential decisions of the Supreme Court's current term, one was easy to overlook—the Court's refusal to hear a challenge to a landmark free press…
Constitutional Voices: Ida B. Wells
As we reflect on Ida B. Wells’ life, we must equally celebrate her groundbreaking achievements while remembering that there is still work to be done to fully…
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