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The dissent that questioned certain jury trials

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Birthright citizenship: an animated explainer

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Temporary Protected Status cases to be argued on final day of April argument session

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CASE PREVIEW

Court to hear argument on claim of racial discrimination in jury selection

Amy Howe March 27, 2026

CASE PREVIEW

The key arguments in the birthright citizenship case

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Court repudiates extension of federal supervised release while a defendant absconds

Richard Cooke March 26, 2026

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Supreme Court refuses to hear case of Louisiana man sentenced to life imprisonment, “Tiger King” appeal

Birthright citizenship: 20 questions for the solicitor general

The dissent that questioned certain jury trials

Birthright citizenship: an animated explainer

SCOTUStoday for Monday, March 30

Announcement of opinions for Tuesday, March 31

Birthright citizenship: Hintopoulos, Harlan II, and “Joltin’ Joe” – mid-century elements of American greatness worth remembering on the eve of Barbara

Temporary Protected Status cases to be argued on final day of April argument session

Court to hear argument on claim of racial discrimination in jury selection

The key arguments in the birthright citizenship case

SCOTUStoday for Friday, March 27

Court repudiates extension of federal supervised release while a defendant absconds