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Cases and Controversies

Examining the effects of the Supreme Court’s rulings, opinions, and procedures on the law, on other institutions, and on our constitutional democracy more generally

CASES AND CONTROVERSIES

Is Justice Alito jumping the gun on voting rights?

Cases and Controversies is a recurring series by Carolyn Shapiro, primarily focusing on the effects of the Supreme Court’s rulings, opinions, and procedures on the law, on other institutions, and on our constitutional democracy more generally.

ByCarolyn Shapiro/Mar 13, 2026
CASES AND CONTROVERSIES

When the Supreme Court abets lawlessness

Cases and Controversies is a recurring series by Carolyn Shapiro, primarily focusing on the effects of the Supreme Court’s rulings, opinions, and procedures on the law, on other institutions, and on our constitutional democracy more generally.

ByCarolyn Shapiro/Feb 5, 2026
CASES AND CONTROVERSIES

When the majority disagrees on the shadow docket

Cases and Controversies is a recurring series by Carolyn Shapiro, primarily focusing on the effects of the Supreme Court’s rulings, opinions, and procedures on the law, on other institutions, and on our constitutional democracy more generally.

ByCarolyn Shapiro/Jul 30, 2025
CASES AND CONTROVERSIES

Whose irreparable harm?

Cases and Controversies is a recurring series by Carolyn Shapiro, primarily focusing on the effects of the Supreme Court’s rulings, opinions, and procedures on the law, on other institutions, and on our constitutional democracy more generally.

ByCarolyn Shapiro/Jul 10, 2025

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