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Supreme Court gun ruling could backfire
John McCain used the high court's decision to blast away at Barack Obama -- but it could make Obama's campaign more bulletproof.
By Mike Madden Jun 27, 2008
Jindal approves castration for sex offenders
The Louisiana governor signs a bill mandating the castration of sex offenders convicted of a second offense, and rails against SCOTUS's decision on his state's death penalty laws.
Vincent Rossmeier Jun 26, 2008
Supreme Court rules "millionaire's amendment" unconstitutional
In a 5-4 vote, the court struck down a provision of a campaign finance law that allowed candidates to collect larger contributions when facing self-financed opponents.
Alex Koppelman Jun 26, 2008
Supreme Court strikes down D.C. gun ban
The court's decision, the first it has made on the Second Amendment since 1939, says that the amendment protects an individual right to bear arms.
Alex Koppelman Jun 26, 2008
Supreme Court to Bush: You're not above the law
The court's latest rebuke of Guantanamo Bay won't close the prison down. But it's a step toward curbing Bush's unilateral tactics.
By James Ross Jun 13, 2008
In a blow to Bush, the Supreme Court restores habeas corpus
The text of the court's historic decision to strike down part of the Military Commissions Act and affirm the right of Guantánamo prisoners to challenge their detention.
Jun 12, 2008
Supreme Court rules in favor of Guantánamo detainees
The ruling, decided by a 5-4 vote, is the third time the court has ruled against the Bush administration in a case involving the detainees.
Alex Koppelman Jun 12, 2008
The ugliest election
From the overly decorous Gore team to the bought-and-paid-for Supreme Court, HBO's enraging docudrama shows the Florida recount like it was.
By Gary Kamiya May 23, 2008
On the Supreme Court, McCain is no "maverick"
John McCain's stance regarding judicial appointments shows he's unlikely to buck his party on the issue.
Justin Jouvenal May 19, 2008
Lithwick on Ledbetter
Slate: SCOTUS and Senate are "protecting us from the dangerous laws that protect us."
Lynn Harris Apr 30, 2008
Vote yes on Lilly Ledbetter
Call your senators today to support fair pay.
Lynn Harris Apr 23, 2008
Roe, 35 years later
Salon asked leading feminists to talk about the court case that changed their lives, and why it matters more than ever.
Jan 22, 2008
Who would Antonin Scalia torture?
Next week, when the Supreme Court hears a case challenging the use of lethal injections, we may learn more about the legal limits to state-sanctioned pain.
By Alan Berlow Jan 2, 2008
The Bush administration's ties to Blackwater
Blamed in the deaths of Iraqi civilians, the private security firm has long ties to the White House and prominent Republicans, including Ken Starr.
By Ben Van Heuvelen Oct 2, 2007
Clarence Thomas casts himself in "Native Son"
How can a justice with such a keen sense of his own persecution be so blind to others'?
Tim Grieve Oct 1, 2007
Will Bush dare to nominate Ted Olson as attorney general?
The infamous lawyer knows how to keep troublesome information hidden, and what better way for the president to taunt his detractors.
By Joe Conason Sep 14, 2007
"The Nine"
Jeffrey Toobin's new book peeks inside the sheltered world of the Supreme Court justices. Are the unpredictable personal dynamics among the justices more important than the agenda they brought with them?
By Garrett Epps Sep 13, 2007
Neither was ours
New book says Supreme Court Justice David Souter considered resigning over Bush v. Gore.
Tim Grieve Sep 4, 2007
Gonzales' anti-choice legacy
He may be gone, but the Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act is sticking around.
Page Rockwell Aug 28, 2007
It's a world of constant surprises
Patrick Leahy explains why he voted to confirm Chief Justice John Roberts.
Tim Grieve Aug 2, 2007
Bush's torture ban is full of loopholes
The president has issued an executive order to stop the CIA from using torture, but the ban is unenforceable.
By David Cole Jul 23, 2007
Supreme Court switches gears on Guantánamo
The justices say they will hear a challenge they refused just two months ago.
Tim Grieve Jun 29, 2007
Free speech for the rich and powerful
How the Roberts-led Supreme Court is setting the stage for bureaucrats to shape American culture from the top down.
By Garrett Epps Jun 29, 2007
The Supreme Court slams right, but Scalia wants more
The highest percentage of 5-4 decisions in a decade, and conservatives win three-quarters of them.
Tim Grieve Jun 28, 2007
White House making Supreme Court list, checking it twice
As the court approaches its summer recess, the Bush administration is preparing in case any justice should decide to retire.
Alex Koppelman Jun 4, 2007
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