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First Amendment
Mahmoud Khalil’s Supreme Court appeal is latest immigration challenge
The Supreme Court already has weighed in on aspects of President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. Now a new case centered on…
Local Zoning Dispute Over Grotto Presents New First Amendment Test
What happens when local zoning laws are interpreted to prevent the construction of a religious site on a property associated with…
New Supreme Court term features First Amendment, other challenges
The Supreme Court has announced which cases and controversies it will consider during arguments from October to December 2026.
Supreme Court asked to consider dispute over religious use of public park
When do a city’s plans to redevelop a municipal park conflict with a Native American group’s use of part of the park for…
Federal judge issues injunction in First Amendment school T-shirts dispute
A federal district judge in Miami, Florida, has issued a preliminary injunction against Florida International University’s…
Ten Commandments school dispute heading to the Supreme Court
An appeal over a Texas state law requiring Ten Commandments displays in public school classrooms is heading to the Supreme Court…
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 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…
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…
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…
