SCOTUS Rulings Last Term Show What to Look for Next
The supermajority has made clear that judicial restraint won’t stand in the way of the goals of the conservative legal movement.
Analysis
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The Coming SCOTUS Fight Over the Voting Rights Act
Courts have never held that the 14th Amendment bars any consideration of race at all in map drawing. The only constitutional limitation is that race cannot predominate. -
Reform the Insurrection Act
The ancient law gives way too much power to one person. -
‘Put Heart and Soul Into Upholding Democracy’: An Election Official on What It Takes
Reflections from a former secretary of state on her time in office and her work today as an advocate and champion for free and fair elections -
How to Fix the Insurrection Act
Congress should reform the law to prevent presidential abuse of power. -
Why New York’s Clean Slate Act Is Essential for Economic Justice
A bill to automatically seal old criminal records stalled in the New York State Legislature for the second time in two years, missing a chance to lift the prosperity of the state’s formerly imprisoned people and their communities. -
A Legitimacy Crisis of the Supreme Court’s Own Making
Last term, the justices showed little concern for the public’s trust in them.
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The Other Chief Justices Have Their Say
State chief justices wade into debate over the “independent state legislature theory.” -
Anti-Gerrymandering Reforms Had Mixed Results
Redistricting reforms creating independent redistricting commissions resulted in fairer maps, while less robust reforms struggled. -
The Department of Homeland Security Needs Stronger Safeguards Against Bias
The agency continues to profile based on race, religion, and other protected traits — a practice that’s unfair, ineffective, and un-American.
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