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Evenwel v. Abbott: Legislative Districts Based on Total Population
Examining Evenwel v. Abbott In Evenwel v. Abbott, 578 U. S. ____ (2016), the U.S. Supreme Court held that a state or locality may draw its legislative districts based on total population. The unanimous 8-0 decision is one of the most significant...
Week in Review: Court Considers Potential Landmark Cases
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in five cases last week. Several of the decisions have the potential to be blockbusters, with high-profile Constitutional issues at stake. Below is a brief summary of these potential landmark cases: ...
SCOTUS up to 47 cases for 2015-16 Term Docket
The Supreme Court (SCOTUS) kicked off its new term on October 5, 2015 and filled about 2/3 of its docket. In total, SCOTUS granted certiorari in thirteen new cases during its September 28 long conference, bringing the docket to 47. Last term th...
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Supreme Court Holds Candidate Can Challenge Election Law Governing Vote Counting
by DONALD SCARINCI on March 6, 2026
In Bost v. Illinois State Board of Elections, 607 U.S. ___ (2026), the U.S. Supreme Court held that...
Supreme Court Hold Ex Post Facto Clause Applies to Criminal Restitution Statute
by DONALD SCARINCI on
In Ellingburg v. United States, 607 U.S. ____ (2026), the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously heldthat t...
SCOTUS Reaffirms Fourth Amendment Standard for Police Responding to Household Emergencies
by DONALD SCARINCI on February 19, 2026
In Case v. Montana, 607 U.S. ____ (2026), the U.S. Supreme Court confirmed thatthe Fourth Amendment...
