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Supreme Court allows candidate challenges to state ballot-counting rules • Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the court's opinion, allowing the challenge to “Illinois’s procedure for counting mail-in ballots received after election day" to proceed.
Supreme Court allows candidate challenges to state ballot-counting rules
Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the court's opinion, allowing the challenge to “Illinois’s procedure for counting mail-in ballots received after election day" to proceed.
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January 14, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Supreme Court allows candidate challenges to state ballot-counting rules • Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the court's opinion, allowing the challenge to “Illinois’s procedure for counting mail-in ballots received after election day" to proceed.
SCOTUS likely to allow state trans sports bans, but a changed tone could signal a narrow ruling • Although a majority appeared unlikely to strike down West Virginia and Idaho's bans, there also seemed to be interest in avoiding a final decision on constitutional questions for now.
SCOTUS likely to allow state trans sports bans, but a changed tone could signal a narrow ruling
Although a majority appeared unlikely to strike down West Virginia and Idaho's bans, there also seemed to be interest in avoiding a final decision on constitutional questions for now.
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January 14, 2026 at 3:56 AM
SCOTUS likely to allow state trans sports bans, but a changed tone could signal a narrow ruling • Although a majority appeared unlikely to strike down West Virginia and Idaho's bans, there also seemed to be interest in avoiding a final decision on constitutional questions for now.
Breaking: Kelly sues Hegseth over censure for lawmakers' video about troops' duty to refuse illegal orders • The Arizona senator is seeking an order by Friday blocking the Defense Department's efforts. And, for paid subscribers: Closing my tabs.
Breaking: Kelly sues Hegseth over censure for lawmakers' video about troops' duty to refuse illegal orders
The Arizona senator is seeking an order by Friday blocking the Defense Department's efforts. And, for paid subscribers: Closing my tabs.
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January 12, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Breaking: Kelly sues Hegseth over censure for lawmakers' video about troops' duty to refuse illegal orders • The Arizona senator is seeking an order by Friday blocking the Defense Department's efforts. And, for paid subscribers: Closing my tabs.
Following Wednesday's ICE killing, D.C. residents take to the streets, chanting "ICE out now" • A protest at 14 and U streets in Washington, D.C., stopped traffic for roughly an hour on the evening after an ICE agent killed Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis.
Following Wednesday's ICE killing, D.C. residents take to the streets, chanting "ICE out now"
A protest at 14 and U streets in Washington, D.C., stopped traffic for roughly an hour on the evening after an ICE agent killed Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis.
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January 9, 2026 at 3:57 AM
Following Wednesday's ICE killing, D.C. residents take to the streets, chanting "ICE out now" • A protest at 14 and U streets in Washington, D.C., stopped traffic for roughly an hour on the evening after an ICE agent killed Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis.
An ICE agent killed Renee Nicole Good. Judge Sara Ellis all but told us today would happen. • "[A]gents have used excessive force … without justification, often without warning, and even at those who had begun to comply with agents’ orders," Ellis wrote on Nov. 20.
An ICE agent killed Renee Nicole Good. Judge Sara Ellis all but told us today would happen.
"[A]gents have used excessive force … without justification, often without warning, and even at those who had begun to comply with agents’ orders," Ellis wrote on Nov. 20.
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January 8, 2026 at 6:56 AM
An ICE agent killed Renee Nicole Good. Judge Sara Ellis all but told us today would happen. • "[A]gents have used excessive force … without justification, often without warning, and even at those who had begun to comply with agents’ orders," Ellis wrote on Nov. 20.
Five years later, as Trump's lies continue, the danger of the January 6 insurrection remains • An offensive White House web site of lies is an apt anniversary marker — not just of where Trump is but of where the many institutional failures to stop him have led us.
Five years later, as Trump's lies continue, the danger of the January 6 insurrection remains
An offensive White House web site of lies is an apt anniversary marker — not just of where Trump is but of where the many institutional failures to stop him have led us.
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January 7, 2026 at 12:57 AM
Five years later, as Trump's lies continue, the danger of the January 6 insurrection remains • An offensive White House web site of lies is an apt anniversary marker — not just of where Trump is but of where the many institutional failures to stop him have led us.
DOJ, Virginia A.G. manufacture lawsuit to block in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants • Virginia A.G. Jason Miyares is trying to harm undocumented students in his last days in office — but a nonprofit is pushing back. And, for paid subscribers: Closing my tabs.
DOJ, Virginia A.G. manufacture lawsuit to block in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants
Virginia A.G. Jason Miyares is trying to harm undocumented students in his last days in office — but a nonprofit is pushing back. And, for paid subscribers: Closing my tabs.
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January 6, 2026 at 12:58 AM
DOJ, Virginia A.G. manufacture lawsuit to block in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants • Virginia A.G. Jason Miyares is trying to harm undocumented students in his last days in office — but a nonprofit is pushing back. And, for paid subscribers: Closing my tabs.
A new, old type of lawlessness as Trump attacks Venezuela — and an opening for a better America • The legal discussion is dark in the wake of the U.S. military taking Nicolás Maduro to the U.S. The path America is on today, however, is not where we need to go.
A new, old type of lawlessness as Trump attacks Venezuela — and an opening for a better America
The legal discussion is dark in the wake of the U.S. military taking Nicolás Maduro to the U.S. The path America is on today, however, is not where we need to go.
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January 4, 2026 at 6:58 AM
A new, old type of lawlessness as Trump attacks Venezuela — and an opening for a better America • The legal discussion is dark in the wake of the U.S. military taking Nicolás Maduro to the U.S. The path America is on today, however, is not where we need to go.
The latest effort to hold Gregory Bovino accountable for his disregard of the rule of law • The Border Patrol official is the subject of a sanctions request in Kilmar Abrego Garcia's criminal case in Tennessee.
The latest effort to hold Gregory Bovino accountable for his disregard of the rule of law
The Border Patrol official is the subject of a sanctions request in Kilmar Abrego Garcia's criminal case in Tennessee.
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January 3, 2026 at 12:58 AM
The latest effort to hold Gregory Bovino accountable for his disregard of the rule of law • The Border Patrol official is the subject of a sanctions request in Kilmar Abrego Garcia's criminal case in Tennessee.
Happy New Year, all! • A year of legal coverage — in which Law Dork nearly doubled in size.
Happy New Year, all!
A year of legal coverage — in which Law Dork nearly doubled in size.
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January 2, 2026 at 12:58 AM
Happy New Year, all! • A year of legal coverage — in which Law Dork nearly doubled in size.
Four key lessons that we can and must take out of 2025 • It was a long and difficult year as President Donald Trump and his administration sought to push America into authoritarianism. But, they are losing — and we can get through this.
Four key lessons that we can and must take out of 2025
It was a long and difficult year as President Donald Trump and his administration sought to push America into authoritarianism. But, they are losing — and we can get through this.
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December 31, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Four key lessons that we can and must take out of 2025 • It was a long and difficult year as President Donald Trump and his administration sought to push America into authoritarianism. But, they are losing — and we can get through this.
Jan Crawford's attack on SCOTUS "corruption" narrative was its own substance-free narrative • On Face the Nation, CBS News's chief legal correspondent went after Supreme Court critics as "dangerous." And yet, her court defense was completely lacking in specifics.
Jan Crawford's attack on SCOTUS "corruption" narrative was its own substance-free narrative
On Face the Nation, CBS News's chief legal correspondent went after Supreme Court critics as "dangerous." And yet, her court defense was completely lacking in specifics.
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December 30, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Jan Crawford's attack on SCOTUS "corruption" narrative was its own substance-free narrative • On Face the Nation, CBS News's chief legal correspondent went after Supreme Court critics as "dangerous." And yet, her court defense was completely lacking in specifics.
California case over trans students' privacy rights heads to appeals court • An administrative stay on Friday blocked a district court ruling that would upend state protections. Also: Law Dork 2025 thoughts. And, for paid subscribers: Closing my tabs.
California case over trans students' privacy rights heads to appeals court
An administrative stay on Friday blocked a district court ruling that would upend state protections. Also: Law Dork 2025 thoughts. And, for paid subscribers: Closing my tabs.
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December 29, 2025 at 3:56 AM
California case over trans students' privacy rights heads to appeals court • An administrative stay on Friday blocked a district court ruling that would upend state protections. Also: Law Dork 2025 thoughts. And, for paid subscribers: Closing my tabs.
Breaking: Federal judge in Pittsburgh blocks DOJ's invasive trans care subpoena • The latest loss for DOJ, regarding the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center's patients, also brings news that DOJ has started scaling back its requests following its many losses.
Breaking: Federal judge in Pittsburgh blocks DOJ's invasive trans care subpoena
The latest loss for DOJ, regarding the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center's patients, also brings news that DOJ has started scaling back its requests following its many losses.
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December 25, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Breaking: Federal judge in Pittsburgh blocks DOJ's invasive trans care subpoena • The latest loss for DOJ, regarding the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center's patients, also brings news that DOJ has started scaling back its requests following its many losses.
Supreme Court, on a 6-3 vote, rejects Trump's effort to deploy National Guard in Illinois for now • More than two months after DOJ asked for "immediate" relief, the Supreme Court said no on Tuesday. Also: A Kavanaugh note on Kavanaugh stops.
Supreme Court, on a 6-3 vote, rejects Trump's effort to deploy National Guard in Illinois for now
More than two months after DOJ asked for "immediate" relief, the Supreme Court said no on Tuesday. Also: A Kavanaugh note on Kavanaugh stops.
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December 24, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Supreme Court, on a 6-3 vote, rejects Trump's effort to deploy National Guard in Illinois for now • More than two months after DOJ asked for "immediate" relief, the Supreme Court said no on Tuesday. Also: A Kavanaugh note on Kavanaugh stops.
Zero minutes, or journalism on the chopping block at CBS News • Bari Weiss's CBS News makes a last-minute decision to pull 60 Minutes CECOT report. Also: The latest on the National Guard. And, for paid subscribers: Closing my tabs.
Zero minutes, or journalism on the chopping block at CBS News
Bari Weiss's CBS News makes a last-minute decision to pull 60 Minutes CECOT report. Also: The latest on the National Guard. And, for paid subscribers: Closing my tabs.
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December 22, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Zero minutes, or journalism on the chopping block at CBS News • Bari Weiss's CBS News makes a last-minute decision to pull 60 Minutes CECOT report. Also: The latest on the National Guard. And, for paid subscribers: Closing my tabs.
A brief Q&A with the guy slapping Trump’s name on the Kennedy Center • “Matt, is this the first time that you’ve defaced a public building?“
A brief Q&A with the guy slapping Trump’s name on the Kennedy Center
“Matt, is this the first time that you’ve defaced a public building?“
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December 20, 2025 at 12:56 AM
A brief Q&A with the guy slapping Trump’s name on the Kennedy Center • “Matt, is this the first time that you’ve defaced a public building?“
100 days of Kavanaugh stops and the justices who silently allowed them — and a bill to change that • The Shadow Docket Sunlight Act is being introduced on Wednesday. And, Justice Kavanaugh still isn't saying if he's having second thoughts on his September opinion.
100 days of Kavanaugh stops and the justices who silently allowed them — and a bill to change that
The Shadow Docket Sunlight Act is being introduced on Wednesday. And, Justice Kavanaugh still isn't saying if he's having second thoughts on his September opinion.
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December 17, 2025 at 9:57 PM
100 days of Kavanaugh stops and the justices who silently allowed them — and a bill to change that • The Shadow Docket Sunlight Act is being introduced on Wednesday. And, Justice Kavanaugh still isn't saying if he's having second thoughts on his September opinion.
Florida's year of executions masks broader discontent with the death penalty • Beneath an alarming number of executions in 2025, there are signs of continued growing opposition. Also: USA Today's ICE propaganda. And, for paid subscribers: Closing my tabs.
Florida's year of executions masks broader discontent with the death penalty
Beneath an alarming number of executions in 2025, there are signs of continued growing opposition. Also: USA Today's ICE propaganda. And, for paid subscribers: Closing my tabs.
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December 16, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Florida's year of executions masks broader discontent with the death penalty • Beneath an alarming number of executions in 2025, there are signs of continued growing opposition. Also: USA Today's ICE propaganda. And, for paid subscribers: Closing my tabs.
Breaking: D.C. Circuit's Trump appointees again block Judge Boasberg's contempt inquiry • DOJ keeps going to the D.C. Circuit, where Trump appointees on the court have repeatedly stopped the district court's effort to hold the Trump admin accountable.
Breaking: D.C. Circuit's Trump appointees again block Judge Boasberg's contempt inquiry
DOJ keeps going to the D.C. Circuit, where Trump appointees on the court have repeatedly stopped the district court's effort to hold the Trump admin accountable.
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December 13, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Breaking: D.C. Circuit's Trump appointees again block Judge Boasberg's contempt inquiry • DOJ keeps going to the D.C. Circuit, where Trump appointees on the court have repeatedly stopped the district court's effort to hold the Trump admin accountable.
The Trump administration's authoritarian house of cards is starting to fall down • Kilmar Abrego Garcia is "[o]n his way home." Another grand jury rejected DOJ's effort to indict Letitia James. And, Indiana Republicans said no to Trump's redistricting pressure.
The Trump administration's authoritarian house of cards is starting to fall down
Kilmar Abrego Garcia is "[o]n his way home." Another grand jury rejected DOJ's effort to indict Letitia James. And, Indiana Republicans said no to Trump's redistricting pressure.
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December 12, 2025 at 12:57 AM
The Trump administration's authoritarian house of cards is starting to fall down • Kilmar Abrego Garcia is "[o]n his way home." Another grand jury rejected DOJ's effort to indict Letitia James. And, Indiana Republicans said no to Trump's redistricting pressure.
Emil Bove, thumbing his nose at America, is making a mockery of the rule of law • Attending Trump's rally on Tuesday, Judge Emil Bove let it be known that his DOJ actions were just the beginning. Bove must face accountability, and ultimately impeachment.
Emil Bove, thumbing his nose at America, is making a mockery of the rule of law
Attending Trump's rally on Tuesday, Judge Emil Bove let it be known that his DOJ actions were just the beginning. Bove must face accountability, and ultimately impeachment.
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December 11, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Emil Bove, thumbing his nose at America, is making a mockery of the rule of law • Attending Trump's rally on Tuesday, Judge Emil Bove let it be known that his DOJ actions were just the beginning. Bove must face accountability, and ultimately impeachment.
DOJ's slow-walking of the law firm cases continues, pushing appeals well into 2026 • The Trump admin has often rushed to the Supreme Court this year. In the law firm cases, though, DOJ — even though it lost below — is moving the appeals as slowly as possible.
DOJ's slow-walking of the law firm cases continues, pushing appeals well into 2026
The Trump admin has often rushed to the Supreme Court this year. In the law firm cases, though, DOJ — even though it lost below — is moving the appeals as slowly as possible.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:56 AM
DOJ's slow-walking of the law firm cases continues, pushing appeals well into 2026 • The Trump admin has often rushed to the Supreme Court this year. In the law firm cases, though, DOJ — even though it lost below — is moving the appeals as slowly as possible.
SCOTUS appears ready to give Trump greater firing powers, over sharp liberal warnings • The Republican appointees are almost certain to overturn a 90-year precedent, as Trump wants. Pushing back, Sotomayor told DOJ: “You’re asking us to destroy the structure of government.”
SCOTUS appears ready to give Trump greater firing powers, over sharp liberal warnings
The Republican appointees are almost certain to overturn a 90-year precedent, as Trump wants. Pushing back, Sotomayor told DOJ: “You’re asking us to destroy the structure of government.”
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December 9, 2025 at 12:58 AM
SCOTUS appears ready to give Trump greater firing powers, over sharp liberal warnings • The Republican appointees are almost certain to overturn a 90-year precedent, as Trump wants. Pushing back, Sotomayor told DOJ: “You’re asking us to destroy the structure of government.”
Birthright citizenship, firing powers, the National Guard, and Trump's made-up "peace prize" • A Trump era Friday in December is not a normal Friday in December.
Birthright citizenship, firing powers, the National Guard, and Trump's made-up "peace prize"
A Trump era Friday in December is not a normal Friday in December.
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December 6, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Birthright citizenship, firing powers, the National Guard, and Trump's made-up "peace prize" • A Trump era Friday in December is not a normal Friday in December.