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The 14th Amendment’s citizenship clause does not codify English principles of subjectship
16+ hour, 55+ min ago (1651+ words) The 14th Amendment's citizenship clause does not codify English principles of subjectship'SCOTUSblog The 14th Amendment's citizenship clause does not codify English principles of subjectship Critics and supporters of President Donald Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship often focus on the order's barring…...
Birthright citizenship: legal takeaways of mice and men and elephants and dogs
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (433+ words) Brothers in Law'is a recurring series by brothers Akhil and Vikram'Amar, with special emphasis on measuring what the Supreme Court says against what the Constitution itself says.'For more content from Akhil and Vikram, please see Akhil's free weekly podcast,…...
The how and why of gun control
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (387+ words) A Second Opinion is a recurring series by Haley Proctor on the Second Amendment and constitutional litigation. Last Monday, the Supreme Court heard argument in United States v. Hemani. In that case, Ali Danial Hemani argues that the Second Amendment forbids…...
SCOTUSblog’s new podcast partners
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (267+ words) SCOTUSblog is excited to announce the addition of podcasts Amarica's Constitution and Divided Argument to its podcast lineup, joining Advisory Opinions.While both podcasts will maintain their editorial and creative independence, their inclusion in the SCOTUSblog universe continues an increase…...
SCOTUStoday for Tuesday, March 10
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (517+ words) SCOTUSblog is excited to announce the addition of podcasts Amarica's Constitution and Divided Argument to its podcast lineup, joining Advisory Opinions. In a new, jam-packed episode, the hosts of all three podcasts discuss the current term and the future of…...
Birthright citizenship: the exceptions provide the rule
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (567+ words) The battle over birthright citizenship is a battle over its exceptions. The 14th Amendment's first sentence proudly proclaims that "[a]ll persons born...in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States." No one…...
SCOTUStoday for Friday, March 6
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (508+ words) The court heard three arguments this week, as it wrapped up its February sitting. Here are the links to SCOTUSblog's coverage: And on Wednesday, the court released opinions in two argued cases: Urias-Orellana v. Bondi and Galette v. New Jersey Transit Corporation....
Supreme Court skeptical of law banning drug users from possessing firearms
1+ week, 2+ day ago (259+ words) In 2022, FBI agents found a pistol, marijuana, and cocaine at Hemani's home. Hemani told the agents that he used marijuana roughly every other day. And if those Founding Fathers were not "habitual drunkards," Gorsuch continued, "then what do we know…...
Justices to consider breadth of a federal defendant’s waiver of appeal
1+ week, 2+ day ago (279+ words) In Hunter v. United States, to be argued on Tuesday, March 3, the Supreme Court will address how broad federal defendants" waivers of their right to appeal can be and the effect of a district court"s statement at sentencing that the…...
SCOTUStoday for Monday, March 2
1+ week, 2+ day ago (453+ words) If you are looking for a great introduction to this morning's argument in United States v. Hemani, please check out this animated explainer, done in partnership with Briefly. Our live blog begins at 9:30 a.m. EST, with argument to start at approximately 10 a.m. On…...