April 2026 Archive
Every post published in April 2026, most recent first.
Justice Thomas’ wrong-headed attack on progressivism
A conservative Supreme Court justice broadly condemning progressive ideas, and claiming they are responsible for the worst atrocities of the last century, is the antithesis of helping to find common ground.
What the New York Times got wrong – and right – about the emergency docket
The New York Times is correct that the court’s ruling – to halt such a pivotal executive action on its emergency docket – was something new. But the emergency docket was long in effect – and the nature of the court’s deliberations on it were hardly unprecedented.
Justices debate the relationship between state and federal courts
The justices on Monday considered the proper relationship between state and federal courts and wrestled with confusion surrounding a doctrine addressing that relationship.
Supreme Court will hear religious liberty case on Catholic preschools and LGBTQ families
The Supreme Court on Monday morning agreed to take up the case of a Catholic preschool challenging its exclusion from a Colorado “universal preschool” program.
Why the Supreme Court’s birthright-citizenship decision may depend on the meaning of “domicile”
Immigration Matters is a recurring series by César Cuauhtémoc García Hernández that analyzes the court’s immigration docket, highlighting emerging legal questions about new policy and enforcement practices.
A leak from the interim docket
As you’ll see below in the Morning Reads section, it was a busy weekend on the Supreme Court beat – to put it lightly. And we’ve got a busy week ahead, as today marks the start of the April argument session. We’re also just two days away from launching our redesigned website.