Supreme Court

A federal agents takes aim at Chicago residents in the East Side neighborhood on October 14, 2025.

The Fate of Our Cities Is Now in the Supreme Court’s Hands The Fate of Our Cities Is Now in the Supreme Court’s Hands

In this week’s Elie v. U.S., The Nation’s justice correspondent warns of an upcoming SCOTUS case—and hails the wisdom of Uncle Iroh.

Oct 24, 2025 / Elie Mystal

Dion Green, a survivor of a 2019 mass shooting, speaks in front of the Supreme Court Building.

Don’t Fall for the Supreme Court’s “Pro-Weed” Gun Case Don’t Fall for the Supreme Court’s “Pro-Weed” Gun Case

The case, which proposes expanding gun access to drug users, is not an opportunity—it‘s a trap.

Oct 23, 2025 / Elie Mystal

Jeopardy

Jeopardy Jeopardy

The gaslight zone.

Oct 17, 2025 / Steve Brodner

Voting-rights protesters outside the US Supreme Court as the justices heard the reargument of Louisiana v. Callais, which is poised to undo Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.

Welcome to the Age of the Robertsmander Welcome to the Age of the Robertsmander

The chief justice has let partisan gerrymanders flourish, and created the conditions for near-permanent minority rule.

Oct 17, 2025 / David Daley

A woman held a US flag outside the Supreme Court as the court weighed the future of the Voting Rights Act on October 15, 2025.

The Supreme Court Left No Doubt: It Will Gut the Voting Rights Act The Supreme Court Left No Doubt: It Will Gut the Voting Rights Act

The ruling, when it comes, will be disastrous for Black voters and for Democrats.

Oct 16, 2025 / Elie Mystal

Unbalanced SCOTUS

Unbalanced SCOTUS Unbalanced SCOTUS

The Supreme Court rescues Trump while impacting millions.

Oct 14, 2025 / OppArt / Felipe Galindo

The Plot That Could Have Deranged America

The Plot That Could Have Deranged America The Plot That Could Have Deranged America

In his weekly newsletter, Elie Mystal explores everything from the foiled plot against Supreme Court justices to the ongoing plot to foil mail-in voting.

Oct 10, 2025 / Elie Mystal

A man stands outside the US Supreme Court as the court hears oral arguments in Chiles v. Salazar on October 7, 2025.

The Supreme Court Wants to Convert Your Kids The Supreme Court Wants to Convert Your Kids

During a hearing this week, the court’s theocrats made it clear that they’ll vote to end a ban on conversion therapy for minors.

Oct 9, 2025 / Elie Mystal

Justices of the US Supreme Court pose for their official photo, 2022.

The Supreme Court v. Democracy The Supreme Court v. Democracy

The Nation’s justice correspondent previews the court’s coming term—and explains why it will never stand up to Trump.

Oct 6, 2025 / Feature / Elie Mystal

Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas.

Clarence Thomas Admits That He’s Coming for Our Rights Clarence Thomas Admits That He’s Coming for Our Rights

In a little-covered speech, the Supreme Court justice explained how he thinks the court should reverse rulings conservatives don’t like.

Oct 2, 2025 / Elie Mystal

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