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4-4: The Consequences of an Unfilled Supreme Court Seat

Marshall RankinJuly 28, 2016

With Merrick Garland’s confirmation process indefinitely in limbo, the court continues to hear cases as usual. Marshall Rankin tells us what happens in the event of a tie, and how Scalia’s empty seat has affected cases thus far.

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Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt: Undue Burden in the Lone Star State

Stella ShannonJune 29, 2016June 29, 2016

Stella Shannon explains what the most recent Supreme Court decision on abortion means for Texas and for the nation.

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What Now, Justice? A Q&A with Utah v. Strieff

Stella ShannonJune 26, 2016June 26, 2016

Stella Shannon goes in depth on the ramifications of Utah v. Strieff, the Supreme Court’s latest Fourth Amendment case.

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It Takes Two: Paternalistic Policies Harm Maternal Health

The PoliticMay 19, 2016May 19, 2016

Rather than limit a woman’s freedom to act on behalf of her child, society should make child-rearing a more egalitarian pursuit, which would benefit parents and the child.

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Blocking Supreme Court Nominees Makes Sense (That’s Why Both Parties are Willing to Do It)

Bernard StanfordMarch 3, 2016March 3, 2016

It is arguably the countries’ most powerful institution, why wouldn’t one party try to control it?

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What Scalia’s Death Tells Us About Our Political System

Katherine KidneyFebruary 16, 2016February 16, 2016

If the Senate blocks the nomination of a new justice, 4-4 rulings might appear this coming summer. What does this mean about America’s political situation, if the judicial branch fails to fulfill its role?

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This is What Planned Parenthood Looks Like

Lina VolinNovember 5, 2015

Tensions over federal funding for Planned Parenthood have flamed anew in recent months, and both sides are squaring off for a showdown.

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A Footnote to History: The Troubling Narrative of Kim Davis

Amanda VosburghNovember 3, 2015March 25, 2016

Despite the relatively clear-cut legal case against Davis, her actions served as an illuminating moment for many Americans, highlighting the sometimes difficult relationship between personal liberty and the law.

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