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A new Supreme Court term begins in the shadow of a presidential election

by Marcia Coyle

The U.S. Supreme Court opens a new term on the eve of an intense, historic election in which the justices may be called on to play…

A new Supreme Court term begins in the shadow of a presidential election
Six big takeaways from this historic Supreme Court term

by Marcia Coyle

The Supreme Court wrapped up a historic term this week, one that will be defined largely by unprecedented constitutional issues…

Six big takeaways from this historic Supreme Court term
No earthquake, but did the Supreme Court shift a bit in its approach to guns?

by Marcia Coyle

Did the U.S. Supreme Court last week engage in a course correction in its approach to gun regulation and the Second Amendment?

No earthquake, but did the Supreme Court shift a bit in its approach to guns?
June Supreme Court decisions to include Trump, abortion, Second Amendment

by Scott Bomboy

The Supreme Court’s current term is heading toward a noteworthy June, with major decisions expected about former President…

June Supreme Court decisions to include Trump, abortion, Second Amendment
Is a bump stock a “machinegun?” The U.S. Supreme Court takes up the question

by Marcia Coyle

After the 2017 mass shooting on the Las Vegas strip—the worst in American history—many Americans learned the phrase “bump…

Is a bump stock a “machinegun?” The U.S. Supreme Court takes up the question
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
Happy birthday, Bill of Rights!

by NCC Staff

Today we celebrate the anniversary of the first 10 amendments, known as the Bill of Rights (ratified December 15, 1791). Here’s…

Happy birthday, Bill of Rights!
Five items Congress deleted from Madison’s original Bill of Rights

by NCC Staff

When James Madison spoke to the First Congress he proposed nearly 20 amendments as a Bill of Rights, and not the 10 we all know…

Five items Congress deleted from Madison’s original Bill of Rights
Supreme Court’s new gun test gets airing in a domestic violence case

by Marcia Coyle

The U.S. Supreme Court’s new test for weighing the constitutionality of gun regulations comes face-to-face on Tuesday with the…

Supreme Court’s new gun test gets airing in a domestic violence case
Supreme Court Preview of the 2023-2024 Term

by Scott Bomboy

On October 2, 2023, the Supreme Court starts a new term as it considers another round of significant cases that could have a…

Supreme Court Preview of the 2023-2024 Term
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