Mark Joseph Stern
Jurisprudence
Just Another Day in CourtThe Supreme Court treated Donald Trump’s travel ban like any other case. That’s a terrible sign.
Jurisprudence
Trump’s Going to WinWhy the Supreme Court will probably uphold the president’s travel ban.
The Slatest
Trump Judicial Nominee Probably Didn’t Call Undocumented Immigrants “Maggots” (Updated Post)
Jurisprudence
Neil Gorsuch’s Long GameWhy the justice sided with the Supreme Court’s liberals to protect immigrants from deportation.
Life
Return of the Gender LineWhy the Wing, a women-only social club in New York and D.C., is getting away with violating human rights law.
Future Tense
A D.C. Ride-Sharing Service Illegally Discriminated Against Minority Communities for Nearly Two Years
Jurisprudence
Scott Lloyd Tells AllIn an alarming deposition, the director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement says forcing undocumented minors to carry unwanted pregnancies is in their “best interest.”
Jurisprudence
Democrats Defend the BallotWashington state’s sweeping voting rights reforms should be a model for the entire country.
Future Tense
Facebook Allows Advertisers to Target Users on the Basis of Their Interest in Illegal Firearms
Jurisprudence
Undecided CourtThe justices appear no closer to solving partisan gerrymandering after yet another oral argument.
Jurisprudence
Trump Judge Judges TrumpilyIn his first opinion, one of the president’s new appointees argued rich people have a constitutional right to buy elections.
Jurisprudence
The Humiliation of Kris KobachA judge’s contempt order exposes how he broke the law—then tried to throw his staffers under the bus.
Jurisprudence
A Milestone for Ruth Bader GinsburgFor the first time ever, the justice had the honor of assigning a majority opinion for the Supreme Court.
Jurisprudence
The Supreme Court Is Terrible at Hiring Diverse Law Clerks, but Neil Gorsuch Is Surprisingly Good at It
Jurisprudence
The First Couple of Trump’s AmericaClarence Thomas is moving closer to the right-wing fringe. His wife Ginni is already there.
Politics
Why Are Republicans Defending Scott Pruitt?His ouster would make it easier to deregulate pretty much everything.
Politics
Randy Bryce Wants to Abolish ICEThe Democrat vying for Paul Ryan’s seat explains why he wants to scrap the agency that’s terrorizing millions of immigrants.
Jurisprudence
The Conservatives vs. Sonia SotomayorThe liberal justice has become a lonely voice fighting against the Supreme Court’s rightward turn.
Jurisprudence
DefenselessTrump desperately needs a crack legal team. But his lawyers are no match for Mueller, and no sane attorney would join them now.
Jurisprudence
Who Counts in America?The census’ new citizenship question could entrench Republicans in power for a decade.
Politics
“Tomorrow Is the Beginning of Democracy”The Parkland generation has a plan to solve our gun violence crisis. But that’s just the beginning.