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As the new Supreme Court session opens, a legal scholar makes an argument for sticking with just eight justices. It’s not unconstitutional.
Many in Australia look to the use of the referendum in Ireland as an example of how its marriage equality debate might be resolved. But what worked well in Ireland might be very damaging in Australia.
Nicola Sturgeon’s ‘named person’ plan for supporting children is a good idea with a major flaw.
With three current Supreme Court justices aged 78 or older and one seat on the court vacant, the next US president may end up nominating four justices in their first term.
Researchers have studied the part of the brain associated with disgust to reveal people’s true attitudes.
Donald Trump gave a major speech on immigration this week. This roundup looks at some of his ideas for reform and explains what the experts have to say about this complex issue.
A 20-year conservative trend in the Supreme Court is on the line. A constitutional scholar examines why this issue alone will drive herds of voters to the polls in November.
TRAP laws – targeted regulation of abortion providers – have been a way for states to limit abortions. The Supreme Court Monday struck down a Texas TRAP law, saying it did not protect women.
Inaction on President Obama’s nominee for the Supreme Court blocks a decision on his immigration plan.
A brief decision from the highest court will impact millions of lives in the U.S. GSU legal expert explains what will change, and what won’t.
Three scholars reflect on the Supreme Court decision in the Fisher case and why institutions need to consider race.
In the Fisher case judgment, the Supreme Court has reminded institutions to assess race-neutral policies. But evidence shows race-neutral policies could worsen racial inequalities.
In 2008, Hillary Clinton withdrew from the presidential race to support Barack Obama. Now, facing a rampaging Donald Trump, she’s hoping Bernie Sanders will do the same.
Experience in the US serves to highlight the potential long-term economic consequences if Australia fails to legalise same-sex marriage.
If a computer search would qualify for a warrant if its whereabouts were known, why should simply hiding its location make it legally unsearchable?
A “judicial activist”, it seems, decides cases in favour of a preferred (non-“mainstream”) litigant or interest, to reach a result that is inconsistent with a conservative worldview.
The late Antonin Scalia and his conservative colleagues in recent years have rolled back protections for workers and unions while giving more rights to businesses and the wealthy.
We examine the highlights in 334 legal opinions written by Obama’s pick to replace Antonin Scalia.
In an act of defiance, Obama has nominated his choice for the Supreme Court. Perhaps he can learn from Reagan’s spectacular 1987 failure.
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Dean of Economics, Politics & History, The University of Austin
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Joseph Panzer Chair in Education and Research Professor of Law, University of Dayton
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Professor of Law and Adjunct Professor of Political Science, Wayne State University
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William Nelson Cromwell Professor of Jurisprudence and Political Science, Amherst College
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Associate Professor of American History and Politics, University of East Anglia
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Professor of Law, University of Richmond
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Professor of Law, University of Virginia
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Professor Emeritus of Law and Adjunct Professor of Political Science, Case Western Reserve University
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Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Wayne State University
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Venable Professor of Law, University of Baltimore
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Professor of Legal Studies and Political Science, UMass Amherst
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Professor of Law, George Washington University
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Foundation Professor of Law and Political Science, Arizona State University
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Professor of Law Emeritus, Vermont Law & Graduate School
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Distinguished Fellow in Law and Government, Dickinson Law, Penn State
