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On October 3, the Supreme Court begins its 2022-23 term. Those following its work might ask if the Court, supposedly a nonpartisan judicial institution, is facing a public relations problem or a problem with its legitimacy. Opinion polls show a deep decline in approval ratings over the past year after decades of mostly consistent public approval. W...
The Supreme Court’s Justices, especially its six-member conservative supermajority, should be cautious about the risks ahead. True, public opinion about the Court has bounced back from declines in the past. And the Court majority has defenders who praise the departure in Dobbs from Casey’s guidance about institutional acceptability. However, restor...
If opposition has grown to the Supreme Court’s supermajority, there are factors that suggest caution about prospects for change. Although the Court has neither the power to appropriate funds nor police or military to enforce its rulings, the Justices, who are appointed and not elected, have life tenure subject to good behavior. As practical limitat...
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Verdict is a blog that features legal analysis and commentary from various experts and scholars. The columnists cover topics such as death penalty, constitutional law, bioethics, and more.
2 days ago · Verdict is a blog that publishes articles on various legal topics, from constitutional law to sports and entertainment law. Browse the archives by month or topic to find commentary, analysis, and book reviews on legal issues.
Oct 31, 2023 · Verdict is a blog that features opinion pieces by legal scholars and practitioners on various topics of law and politics. Read the latest posts on international law, constitutional law, speech and religion, employment law, and more.
2 days ago · On June 24, The Washington Post published a report suggesting that “the nation is experiencing a lull in political unrest.” But the apparent good news dissipated quickly as the Post attributed the lull to the fact that “Trump’s supporters believe he will win the presidency.”
Jun 10, 2024 · Justia's Verdict, June 24, 2024. UC Davis Law professor Vikram David Amar and Illinois Law professor Jason Mazzone examine the current term of the U.S. Supreme Court, addressing common criticisms that the Court has become a partisan, far-right institution aggressively pushing a conservative agenda.
