Federalist #78
Foundational Document. Article III defines the judicial branch, or as the Federalists sometimes referred to it, the “Judicial Department.” It defines the powers of the […]
Judiciary
Chief Justice Roberts
A New Look at the Chief. The New York Times’ Adam Liptak examines the 2019-2020 Supreme Court term and the Chief Justice of the Supreme […]
Amicus Curiae
Friend of the Court. Not all actions taken by interests groups revolve around campaign contributions or wealthy donors. In fact, most of the work of […]
Citizens United v. F.E.C (2010)
Supreme Court Decision. The Citizens United v. Federal Elections Commission decision ruled that Congress’s limitation of electioneering by independent groups in the days near an […]
Baker v. Carr (1962)
Supreme Court Decision. Prior to the 1960s, the Supreme Court generally did not adjudicate issues of gerrymandering and redistricting. Baker v. Carr (1962), was a […]