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Even if the rulings on the court's interim docket are theoretically only temporary, they can have lasting, if not permanent, consequences.
An interim docket with long-term effects
Last week, the Supreme Court issued a one-sentence order that cleared the way for California to use a new congressional map intended to add five Democratic seats in the U.S. […]
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February 10, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Even if the rulings on the court's interim docket are theoretically only temporary, they can have lasting, if not permanent, consequences.
Supreme Court rules that California may use congressional map benefitting Democrats
Supreme Court rules that California may use congressional map benefitting Democrats
The Supreme Court on Wednesday afternoon cleared the way for California to use a new congressional map intended to give Democrats five additional seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. […]
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February 4, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Supreme Court rules that California may use congressional map benefitting Democrats
There was a surge in executions in 2025. Here’s how the Supreme Court responded.
There was a surge in executions in 2025. Here’s how the Supreme Court responded.
In 2025, the United States saw a surge in executions after a period of decline. According to the Death Penalty Information Center, 47 people were put to death in 11 […]
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February 4, 2026 at 2:58 PM
There was a surge in executions in 2025. Here’s how the Supreme Court responded.
In her latest In Dissent column, @Anastasia_esq explores "the footnote that broke constitutional law"
The footnote that broke constitutional law
In Dissent is a recurring series by Anastasia Boden on Supreme Court dissents that have shaped (or reshaped) our country. On a Depression-era dinner table sat a can of milk […]
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February 2, 2026 at 2:54 PM
In her latest In Dissent column, @Anastasia_esq explores "the footnote that broke constitutional law"
The Supreme Court has revealed its schedule for the March argument session and will hear the birthright citizenship case on April 1.
Supreme Court will hear birthright citizenship case on April 1
The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on April 1 in the challenge to President Donald Trump’s efforts to end birthright citizenship – that is, the guarantee of citizenship to […]
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January 30, 2026 at 6:21 PM
The Supreme Court has revealed its schedule for the March argument session and will hear the birthright citizenship case on April 1.
Lawyers for the state of California on Thursday urged the court to leave in place a new congressional map intended to give Democrats five additional seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
California urges court to permit it to use congressional map enacted to counter Republican gains in Texas
Lawyers for the state of California on Thursday urged the Supreme Court to leave in place a new congressional map intended to give Democrats five additional seats in the U.S. […]
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January 29, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Lawyers for the state of California on Thursday urged the court to leave in place a new congressional map intended to give Democrats five additional seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
There is enormous interest in how the court will rule on tariffs. But with U.S. importers paying billions of dollars each month, another pressing question is when the court will issue its ruling. Here's what we know.
When will we get the tariffs ruling?
On Nov. 5, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in the challenges to President Donald Trump’s authority to impose broad tariffs through a series of executive orders that he issued […]
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January 29, 2026 at 2:39 PM
There is enormous interest in how the court will rule on tariffs. But with U.S. importers paying billions of dollars each month, another pressing question is when the court will issue its ruling. Here's what we know.
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January 29, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Order a copy of Sarah Isgur's book before 2/9 and she'll send you a signed bookplate to paste inside! Go to prh.com/lastbranchbookplate to get yours.
Justices to consider whether to weigh in on $5 million verdict against Trump at next conference
Justices to consider whether to weigh in on $5 million verdict against Trump at next conference
When the justices hold their private conference on Friday, Feb. 20, the petitions for review that they are slated to consider will include one from President Donald Trump, asking the […]
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January 28, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Justices to consider whether to weigh in on $5 million verdict against Trump at next conference
Introducing the Interim Relief Docket Stat Pack
Introducing the Interim Relief Docket Stat Pack
For years, scholars and commentators have tracked the Supreme Court’s merits docket through detailed statistical analyses. SCOTUSblog’s Stat Pack has become an essential resource for understanding how...
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January 28, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Introducing the Interim Relief Docket Stat Pack
The court has agreed to weigh in on the interpretation of a federal law, enacted in the wake of Judge Robert Bork’s unsuccessful Supreme Court confirmation hearings, intended to protect videotape rental histories from public disclosure.
Supreme Court agrees to hear case on digital privacy, reverses ruling ordering new murder trial
The Supreme Court on Monday morning agreed to weigh in on the interpretation of a federal law, enacted in the wake of Judge Robert Bork’s unsuccessful Supreme Court confirmation hearings, […]
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January 26, 2026 at 5:03 PM
The court has agreed to weigh in on the interpretation of a federal law, enacted in the wake of Judge Robert Bork’s unsuccessful Supreme Court confirmation hearings, intended to protect videotape rental histories from public disclosure.
The Trump administration on Thursday urged the Supreme Court to block the new congressional map adopted by California voters in November.
Trump administration urges Supreme Court to find California’s redistricting map unconstitutional
The Trump administration on Thursday urged the Supreme Court to block the new congressional map adopted by California voters in November. U.S. Solicitor General D. John Sauer told the justices […]
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January 23, 2026 at 4:16 PM
The Trump administration on Thursday urged the Supreme Court to block the new congressional map adopted by California voters in November.
Here's Amy's overview of this morning's argument in Trump v. Cook
Supreme Court appears inclined to prevent Trump from firing Fed governor
The Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared likely to leave Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors, on the job while her challenge to President Donald Trump’s […]
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January 21, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Here's Amy's overview of this morning's argument in Trump v. Cook
New on the interim docket: California Republicans urge court to strike congressional map as racially discriminatory
California Republicans urge Supreme Court to strike congressional map as racially discriminatory
In December, the Supreme Court allowed Texas to use a new congressional map enacted to give Republicans five additional seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, blocking a lower court’s […]
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January 21, 2026 at 6:41 PM
New on the interim docket: California Republicans urge court to strike congressional map as racially discriminatory
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This morning, the court will hear argument in Trump v. Cook, which concerns the president's firing of a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. We'll be live blogging beginning in 30 minutes.
Oral argument live blog for Wednesday, January 21
We will be live blogging as the court hears oral argument in Trump v. Cook, on President Donald Trump’s effort to remove Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve […]
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January 21, 2026 at 2:32 PM
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This morning, the court will hear argument in Trump v. Cook, which concerns the president's firing of a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. We'll be live blogging beginning in 30 minutes.
Oral argument live blog for Wednesday, January 21
We will be live blogging as the court hears oral argument in Trump v. Cook, on President Donald Trump’s effort to remove Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve […]
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January 21, 2026 at 2:04 PM
This morning, the court will hear argument in Trump v. Cook, which concerns the president's firing of a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. We'll be live blogging beginning in 30 minutes.
Reminder: We will be live blogging tomorrow (Wednesday) as the court hears argument in Trump v. Cook.
Oral argument live blog for Wednesday, January 21
We will be live blogging as the court hears oral argument in Trump v. Cook, on President Donald Trump’s effort to remove Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve […]
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January 21, 2026 at 1:09 AM
Reminder: We will be live blogging tomorrow (Wednesday) as the court hears argument in Trump v. Cook.
Before this morning's opinion announcements and arguments in two cases, the court released its latest order list. Amy Howe shared key takeaways:
Supreme Court denies review in several gun cases
The Supreme Court on Tuesday morning turned down several petitions for review challenging the ban on the possession of guns by people who have previously been convicted of felonies. However, […]
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January 20, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Before this morning's opinion announcements and arguments in two cases, the court released its latest order list. Amy Howe shared key takeaways:
Argument Analysis: Supreme Court appears sympathetic to gun owners’ challenge to Hawaii law
Supreme Court appears sympathetic to gun owners’ challenge to Hawaii law
The Supreme Court on Tuesday appeared to side with a group of Maui gun owners in their challenge to a Hawaii law restricting their ability to bring their guns onto […]
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January 20, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Argument Analysis: Supreme Court appears sympathetic to gun owners’ challenge to Hawaii law
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Welcome to the Supreme Court's third opinion day in less than two weeks. We will be live blogging beginning in about 30 minutes.
Announcement of opinions for Tuesday, January 20
We will be live blogging as the court potentially releases opinions in one or more argued cases from the current term. Click here for a list of FAQs about opinion announcements. Note: […]
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January 20, 2026 at 2:31 PM
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Welcome to the Supreme Court's third opinion day in less than two weeks. We will be live blogging beginning in about 30 minutes.
Announcement of opinions for Tuesday, January 20
We will be live blogging as the court potentially releases opinions in one or more argued cases from the current term. Click here for a list of FAQs about opinion announcements. Note: […]
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January 20, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Welcome to the Supreme Court's third opinion day in less than two weeks. We will be live blogging beginning in about 30 minutes.
Reminder: Tomorrow (Tuesday) is an opinion day at the court. We will be live blogging beginning at 9:30 a.m. EST.
Announcement of opinions for Tuesday, January 20
We will be live blogging as the court potentially releases opinions in one or more argued cases from the current term. Click here for a list of FAQs about opinion announcements. Note: […]
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January 19, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Reminder: Tomorrow (Tuesday) is an opinion day at the court. We will be live blogging beginning at 9:30 a.m. EST.
The Supreme Court on Friday afternoon added four new cases, on topics ranging from the Fourth Amendment to federal preemption.
Supreme Court takes up four new cases, including disputes on geofence warrants and Roundup weedkiller
The Supreme Court on Friday afternoon added four new cases, on topics ranging from the Fourth Amendment to federal preemption, to its Oral Argument Docket for the 2025-26 term. The […]
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January 16, 2026 at 9:26 PM
The Supreme Court on Friday afternoon added four new cases, on topics ranging from the Fourth Amendment to federal preemption.
Trump v. Cook: an explainer
Trump v. Cook: an explainer
The Supreme Court will hear oral argument on Wednesday in yet another battle over the president’s power to remove the heads of independent agencies created by Congress. Wednesday’s arguments center […...
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January 16, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Trump v. Cook: an explainer
We will be live blogging on Tuesday beginning at 9:30 a.m. EST.
January 16, 2026 at 5:13 PM
We will be live blogging on Tuesday beginning at 9:30 a.m. EST.