Investigative Journalism | Exposing What Lies Beneath
Justice Antonin Scalia’s legacy significantly impacts modern constitutional law, particularly through his originalist philosophy that shapes Supreme Court rulings today. His dissent in Planned Parenthood v. Casey laid the groundwork for recent decisions like Dobbs v. Jackson. Scalia’s approach highlights democracy and the Constitution’s text, influencing today’s judicial framework.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration overstepped its authority by imposing broad tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. This decision does not eliminate tariffs or presidential trade powers but requires congressional approval for significant trade policies, refocusing the debate on legislative accountability and structural limits on executive power.
Supreme Court Slams the Brakes on Executive Tariffs — But the Left Won’t Like What Comes Next Read More
The Supreme Court has declined to hear multiple significant Second Amendment cases, maintaining diverse state gun regulations and leaving gun-rights advocates dissatisfied. This inaction permits legal disparities and delayed clarity regarding firearm policies while emphasizing a cautious judicial approach. Future Second Amendment cases may eventually return to the Court for review.
Supreme Court Declines to Hear Major Gun Rights Cases, Leaving State Restrictions Intact Read More
The U.S. Supreme Court is now weighing a major challenge to federal limits on coordinated campaign spending — a case that could dramatically expand how much political parties can spend directly with their candidates. GOP committees argue the restrictions violate the First Amendment, and the Court’s ruling could reshape the financial landscape of the 2026 midterms.
Supreme Court Takes Up Blockbuster Challenge to Federal Campaign-Spending Limits Read More
By Michael Phillips In a sharp and carefully phrased academic critique, Professor Eric Yamamoto confirms what many legal reformers have long suspected: the American justice system has been quietly hijacked. …
The Quiet Coup: How ADR Replaced the Constitution and No One Voted for It Read More
The Supreme Court’s decision not to hear a challenge to Maryland’s assault weapons ban allows the law to remain, yet the Second Amendment debate continues. The Court is strategically waiting for a more significant case to address gun rights nationwide, potentially leading to impactful changes in gun laws, including Maryland’s.
The Supreme Court Dodges the Gun Rights Fight — For Now Read More