Roe v. Wade and Supreme Court Abortion Cases
Reproductive rights in the United States, explained.
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A Market for Holding Humans: The Correctional and Detention Bed Trade
Excessive incarceration and immigration detention has resulted in a perverse system where people in custody are shuttled among facilities around the country for money. -
Moore v. Harper, Explained
The debunked “independent state legislature theory” is on the Supreme Court’s docket, with potentially disastrous consequences. -
The Supreme Court “Shadow Docket” Explained
The conservative justices are increasingly using a secretive process to issue consequential decisions.
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Myths and Realities: Understanding Recent Trends in Violent Crime
The recent rise in crime is extraordinarily complex. Policymakers and the public should not jump to conclusions or expect easy answers.
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How to Fix the 1887 Electoral Count Act
Congress must address shortcomings in the law that were exploited by insurrectionists trying to overturn the will of the voters on January 6. -
What Went Wrong with New York’s Redistricting
The process of drawing new voting maps was a mess, but don’t blame courts. -
The ‘Independent State Legislature Theory,’ Explained
This dubious legal theory could have dramatic consequences for elections. -
Three Supreme Court Cases to Watch Beyond Abortion Rights
The Court is considering cases about the Second Amendment, EPA regulations to limit climate change, and the separation of church and state. -
Receiverships for Jails and Prisons, Explained
Since the 1970s, the federal judiciary has used the instrument to root out intractable problems plaguing detention facilities.
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