Donald Trump’s Supreme Court Pick Can Be Blocked Donald Trump’s Supreme Court Pick Can Be Blocked
It is possible that just one Republican vote could be enough (in combination with Democrats) to prevent a lurch to the right.
Jul 2, 2018 / John Nichols
How Did the Supreme Court Give a Green Light to Massive Voter Suppression? How Did the Supreme Court Give a Green Light to Massive Voter Suppression?
Two words: Neil Gorsuch.
Jun 11, 2018 / John Nichols
The Supreme Court’s War on Class-Action Lawsuits The Supreme Court’s War on Class-Action Lawsuits
In the Epic Systems case, the Supreme Court made it that much harder for workers to seek collective justice.
Jun 4, 2018 / Michelle Chen
Congress Must Overrule the Supreme Court’s Dramatic Assault on Worker Rights Congress Must Overrule the Supreme Court’s Dramatic Assault on Worker Rights
A ruling in favor of mandatory-arbitration agreements undermines efforts to address wage theft and raises new concerns about discrimination.
May 24, 2018 / John Nichols
The Legal System Needs to Catch Up With the #MeToo Movement The Legal System Needs to Catch Up With the #MeToo Movement
It is nearly impossible to successfully sue for sexual harassment in the workplace—here’s what we can do to change that.
Apr 18, 2018 / Rafia Zakaria
A Stunning Victory Against the NRA in Wisconsin A Stunning Victory Against the NRA in Wisconsin
A key election result suggests that the gun lobby’s influence may be waning in critical swing states.
Apr 4, 2018 / John Nichols
How the Courts Have Stymied Trump How the Courts Have Stymied Trump
Along with citizen activism, they have proven to be an important safeguard of constitutional liberty—but the Supreme Court has yet to weigh in.
Jan 30, 2018 / David Cole
Why Does Our Justice System Fight So Hard to Keep Innocent People Behind Bars? Why Does Our Justice System Fight So Hard to Keep Innocent People Behind Bars?
Mark Godsey was a “prosecutor’s prosecutor” who didn’t think there were any innocent people in prison. Then he began supervising his law school’s Innocence Project, and realized hi...
Jan 24, 2018 / Joshua Holland
The CFPB Case Is a First Look at Trump’s Legal System The CFPB Case Is a First Look at Trump’s Legal System
A Trump-appointed judge will hear a challenge to Trump’s legally dubious move.
Nov 28, 2017 / George Zornick