Kelsey Dallas
Kelsey Dallas comes to SCOTUSblog from the Deseret News, where she spent 11 years reporting on religion and the Supreme Court. For the last two years, she also served as Deseret's assistant managing editor. Kelsey has a master's degree in religion from Yale Divinity School. She grew up in Illinois, but now lives in Wisconsin with her husband and two young kids.
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.
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.
Court to consider rights of lawful permanent residents accused of committing a crime
During oral argument on Wednesday in Blanche v. Lau, the justices will consider the rights of lawful permanent residents who have been accused of committing a crime that puts them at risk of being removed from the country.
Opinion(s) on the way
Good morning, and welcome to what’s expected to be April’s first opinion day. We will be live blogging beginning at 9:30 a.m. EDT.
SCOTUStoday: Sotomayor apologizes to Kavanaugh; Jackson criticizes her conservative colleagues
As we’ve previously noted, we here at SCOTUSblog read a lot of legal news each week. Still, some headlines are hard to forget, including this one: The Supreme Court could legalize moonshine, and ruin everything else.
Justices to consider when federal courts may review state-court decisions
The justices on Monday will hear argument in T.M. v. University of Maryland Medical System Corporation about the circumstances in which lower federal courts may review state-court judgments.
SCOTUStoday for Wednesday, April 15
First “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” now “The View.” Hosts Alyssa Farah Griffin and Sunny Hostin shared their SCOTUSblog fandom during Sarah Isgur’s appearance on the show on Tuesday.
SCOTUStoday for Tuesday, April 14
Happy publication day to SCOTUSblog’s own Sarah Isgur. Her new book Last Branch Standing offers “[a] myth-busting glimpse into the inner workings of the Supreme Court.”
SCOTUStoday for Monday, April 13
Yesterday marked 81 years since the inauguration of President Harry Truman, who went on to select four Supreme Court justices while he was in office. Will President Donald Trump have the opportunity to place four justices on the court, as well?
The sports stars, hip-hop artists, and celebrity magicians playing a role in pending Supreme Court petitions
During oral argument in January on an Idaho law barring transgender athletes from competing in girls’ and women’s sports, Justice Sonia Sotomayor briefly reflected on the spotlight that comes with being involved in a Supreme Court case, noting that having your name on a brief draws attention to you not only as a litigant, but as a person.
SCOTUStoday for Friday, April 10
On April 10, 1869, Congress passed legislation increasing the number of Supreme Court justices from seven to nine, where it’s remained since.