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Controlling Opinions

Exploring the interaction of law, ideology, and discretion at the Supreme Court

CONTROLLING OPINIONS

Justice Scalia’s uncertain legacy

Controlling Opinions is a recurring series by Richard Re that explores the interaction of law, ideology, and discretion at the Supreme Court. On the surface, Justice Antonin Scalia’s legacy has never been more distinguished.

ByRichard Re/Mar 24, 2026
CONTROLLING OPINIONS

Standing in and after Bost

Controlling Opinions is a recurring series by Richard Re that explores the interaction of law, ideology, and discretion at the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court’s recent decision in Bost v. Illinois State Board of Elections is the most fascinating standing case in some time.

ByRichard Re/Feb 24, 2026
CONTROLLING OPINIONS

Defending the Fed: agency independence in three dimensions

Controlling Opinions is a recurring series by Richard Re that explores the interaction of law, ideology, and discretion at the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court is creating a formidable presidential power to remove subordinate executive officials, even from many once-independent agencies.

ByRichard Re/Jan 27, 2026

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