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How Justice Kennedy replaced Powell (and Bork) at the Court
Thirty years ago, a unanimous Senate approved Anthony Kennedy’s nomination to the Supreme Court. The federal judge wasn’t…
How Speaker of the House evolved into a critical constitutional role
Paul Ryan’s House retirement means that a new person will be Speaker of the House of Representatives next January and become one…
Supreme Court set to tackle Internet sales tax question
One of the most closely watched Supreme Court cases in April could affect the shopping habits of millions of Americans, as the…
Alito sets response date for Pennsylvania election map appeal
Pennsylvania’s two top elected Republican officials have asked Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, in his role as a Circuit…
The Supreme Court’s Elections Clause dilemma in Pennsylvania
An appeal to the United States Supreme Court from Pennsylvania lawmakers about a state court gerrymandering decision might create…
Supreme Court mulls taking frog-protection case
On Friday morning, the Supreme Court will consider in private conference the case of unwanted government protection for prodigal…
Dr. Seuss in the land of Fair Use lawsuits
What is the difference between a parody and a satire? Two recent court cases involving the estate of Theodor Geisel aka Dr. Seuss…
First Emoluments Clause test fails in court
A federal judge, the first in history to rule on the meaning of the Constitution’s ban on gifts and other compensation for the…
Senators should serve for life, and other election ideas from the Founders
Today, Americans will vote in elections around the country. But did you know if alternative ideas from the Founders were used…
Can a Senator serve in Congress after a conviction in court?
As the Robert Menendez trial winds down, the New Jersey congressional caucus faces an odd scenario if the Senator is convicted of…
