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Plessy’s place in the list of Supreme Court decisions

by NCC Staff

On May 18, 1896, the Supreme Court’s Plessy v. Ferguson decision upheld the legality of racial segregation in America. Plessy…

Plessy’s place in the list of Supreme Court decisions
Is there a constitutional right for homeless encampments on public property?

by Scott Bomboy

On April 22, 2024, the Supreme Court will consider the constitutionality of local government ordinances regulating the use of…

Is there a constitutional right for homeless encampments on public property?
Supreme Court to hear Trump immunity, abortion arguments in final sitting

by Scott Bomboy

On April 15, 2024, the Supreme Court will start its final scheduled session for the 2023 term, with major cases about abortion…

Supreme Court to hear Trump immunity, abortion arguments in final sitting
Once again, Supreme Court dives into abortion fray

by Marcia Coyle

The only people who may have actually believed the Supreme Court was getting out of the abortion issue by eliminating the…

Once again, Supreme Court dives into abortion fray
The Supreme Court’s mixed opinion in Trump’s Colorado case

by Scott Bomboy

The Supreme Court’s decision blocking states from removing former President Donald Trump from primary election ballots was…

The Supreme Court’s mixed opinion in Trump’s Colorado case
Supreme Court raises broad questions about Colorado ruling on Trump

by Scott Bomboy

In closely watched arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court last Thursday, many of the justices questioned the broad impact of a…

Supreme Court raises broad questions about Colorado ruling on Trump
Tune into one of the most important arguments in decades: Trump v. Anderson

by Marcia Coyle

More than 70 “friend-of-the-court” briefs have been filed in the crucial constitutional battle over Donald Trump’s…

Tune into one of the most important arguments in decades: Trump v. Anderson
Explaining Donald Trump’s 14th Amendment case at the Supreme Court

by Scott Bomboy

On Feb. 8, 2024, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in a potentially historic case that could affect former President Donald…

Explaining Donald Trump’s 14th Amendment case at the Supreme Court
The last insurrection case considered by Congress

by Scott Bomboy

An obscure incident involving the 14th Amendment’s Disqualification Clause is getting some new attention in the lead-up to…

The last insurrection case considered by Congress
Regardless of Trump cases, Supreme Court stakes are huge in 2024

by Marcia Coyle

When the U.S. Supreme Court term began last fall, the docket contained a number of major cases but had little of the potential…

Regardless of Trump cases, Supreme Court stakes are huge in 2024
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