Investigative Journalism | Exposing What Lies Beneath
When elected officials use inflammatory rhetoric during moments of unrest, the law often looks the other way. Is America’s incitement standard outdated—or working as intended?
When police confront a moving vehicle, the law does not require officers to wait for impact. Courts judge whether a reasonable officer perceived an imminent threat—and whether force was proportional in that moment.
When a Vehicle Becomes the Threat: How the Law Evaluates Police Use of Force in Minneapolis Read More
In his 2025 Year-End Report, Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. emphasizes judicial independence as essential to the Constitution, framing the judiciary as a counter-majoritarian check rooted in American history. He reflects on past principles rather than current controversies, reinforcing the judiciary’s role in upholding the rule of law amidst political strife.
Roberts’ Year-End Report: A Quiet Defense of Judicial Independence Ahead of America’s 250th Anniversary Read More
The Supreme Court’s emergency ruling in Trump v. Illinois blocks — for now — the federalization of National Guard troops for immigration enforcement, exposing deep divisions over executive power, domestic military use, and how far a president can go without invoking the Insurrection Act.
Supreme Court Checks Trump’s National Guard Deployment — For Now Read More
The U.S. Supreme Court’s refusal to hear Canna Provisions v. Bondi leaves marijuana illegal federally, despite state legalization. The case challenged the Controlled Substances Act as unconstitutional, but the Court’s silence maintains federal authority over states. With legal avenues closed, attention shifts to potential executive action for marijuana rescheduling.
Supreme Court Declines to Hear Challenge to Federal Marijuana Ban, Leaving Policy Fight to the Executive Branch Read More
A debate over free speech, national security, and presidential power has emerged following a Guardian opinion piece criticizing the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling upholding the law requiring TikTok’s divestiture to mitigate foreign control risks. Critics argue it sets a precedent for censorship, while supporters emphasize genuine security concerns and uphold Congressional authority.
Supreme Court TikTok Ruling Sparks Clash Between Free Speech and National Security Read More
The Supreme Court’s deliberation in Trump v. Slaughter suggests a strategic ruling that may preserve the name of Humphrey’s Executor while limiting its impact. This could redefine agency independence and empower presidents to dismiss officials without judicial remedy, fundamentally altering the relationship between the presidency and administrative agencies, with significant long-term implications.
The Middle-Ground Earthquake: How the Supreme Court’s Trump v. Slaughter Transcript Reveals a Quietly Radical Plan for the Administrative State 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
The Supreme Court case Trump v. Slaughter threatens the independence of various regulatory agencies by potentially overturning the precedent set by Humphrey’s Executor. The outcome could grant presidents at-will removal authority over agency commissioners, reshape administrative courts, and diminish judicial oversight, leading to increased regulatory uncertainty and political influence over enforcement actions.
Trump v. Slaughter: The Supreme Court Case That Could Rewire Presidential Power — and America’s System of Administrative Justice Along With It Read More
Recent court cases across the U.S. are reshaping governmental authority, challenging the power dynamics between Congress, the President, and unelected agencies. The Rhode Island case signifies a judicial push to restore constitutional balance by questioning executive overreach and emergency powers. This movement aims to reestablish accountability within American governance structures.
The Great Constitutional Correction: How Courts Are Re-Drawing the Lines of Power Read More