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US Supreme Court

Birthright citizenship is enshrined in the U.S. Constitution, and it will take a lot more than Donald Trump to abolish it.

Donald Trump Cannot Abolish Birthright Citizenship

While President Donald Trump maintains that he can single-handedly eliminate birthright citizenship, the Supreme Court would likely disagree.
By Donald Scarinci
The seal of the FBI hangs in the Flag Room at the bureau's headquarters.

Behind the Buzz: FBI Background Investigations Into Judicial Nominees

The FBI’s role in the judicial nomination process is unique.
By Donald Scarinci

US Supreme Court Punts in Masterpiece Cakeshop Decision

When faced with deciding between the First Amendment and same-sex rights, a majority of the United States Supreme Court Justices chose neither.
By Donald Scarinci
Police and protesters in Ferguson, Mo.

US Supreme Court to Tackle Police Shootings

By Donald Scarinci
The Puerto Rican and US flags are seen in the Old Town district in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Are Puerto Ricans Really American Citizens?

By Charles R. Venator-Santiago
Neil Gorsuch testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on his nomination to be an associate justice of the US Supreme Court during a hearing in the Hart Senate Office Building on March 22, 2017.

Earth to Idealists: Everything Is Political, Especially Court Appointees

By Cliston Brown
Judge Neil Gorsuch listens as President Donald Trump nominates him to the Supreme Court during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on January 31, 2017.

Gorsuch SCOTUS Nomination Is a Conservative ‘Monkey’s Paw’

By John A. Tures
How much did Samsung’s phone sales depend on it looking like an iPhone?

Buying a Smartphone for Its Curves Is Like Buying a Car for Its Cup Holders

By Timothy Holbrook
US Secretary of State John Kerry is seen between American (L) and Israeli flags as he arrives in Tel Aviv on May 23, 2013, as he keeps up a push to bring Israelis and Palestinians back to peace negotiations amid a growing scepticism over his efforts. (Photo: JIM YOUNG/AFP/Getty Images)

The Jewish Left Loves Israel to Death

By Jonathan Greenberg

Lesniak, celebrating Supreme Court decision on marriage equality, calls Christie out for his anti-same-sex union stance

By Mark Bonamo
Bell during Rider University guest appearance earlier this year. (Photo by Pete Borg, Rider University Communications)

U.S. Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage ‘incoherent,’ Bell argues

By Chase Brush
Antonin Scalia. (Photo: Getty)

Antonin Scalia Has a Civil Liberties Debate in Brooklyn

By Colin Campbell
(Amanda Cohen)

Tears and Toasts at Stonewall: Riot-Site Revelers React to SCOTUS Decision

By Kelly Gifford and Rebecca Hiscott

A Good No-Decision

By The Editors

Before the New Justice Is Chosen

By Joe Conason
Street art by Young Sun and Dusty

Judicial Convention Defense: Spitzer Has Nothing to Do With It

By Observer Staff

Gleeson Ruling Upheld

By Observer Staff

Abortion Ban Will Test ‘Moderate’ Republicans

By Joe Conason
West with his Golden Lion at the 2011 Venice Biennale. (Courtesy Marco Secchi/Getty Images)

Abortion Ban Will Test ‘Moderate’ Republicans

By Joe Conason

Feingold at Cardoza

By Observer Staff

Business Leaders Love Alito’s Judicial Activism

By Joe Conason

Business Leaders Love Alito’s Judicial Activism

By Joe Conason

The Little Supremes

By Anna Schneider-Mayerson

Not Approved

By Observer Staff
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