The morning read for Wednesday, Jan. 26

Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. To suggest a piece for us to consider, email us at [email protected].

Here’s the Wednesday morning read:

• The Supreme Court takes on the nation’s bedrock environmental laws (Maxine Joselow with research by Alexandra Ellerbeck, The Washington Post)
• Abortion opponents eye priorities as high court ruling looms (Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press)
• Supreme Court Should Just End College Affirmative Action (Ramesh Ponnuru, Bloomberg)
• Affirmative Action Proponents Concerned About the Cert Grants in the Harvard & UNC Cases Should Not be Reassured by California’s Experience (Michael C. Dorf, Dorf on Law)
• The Lie Lawyers Can’t Stop Telling Themselves (G.S. Hans, Balls and Strikes)