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Scotus Archive

Archives for July 2018

Politics
Democrats want to see more records on Brett Kavanaugh. Republicans don’t care.Democrats want to see more records on Brett Kavanaugh. Republicans don’t care.
Politics

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has said he won’t meet with the nominee, but it doesn’t seem to be making much of a difference.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Ruth Bader Ginsburg says she plans to stay on Supreme Court for “at least five more years”Ruth Bader Ginsburg says she plans to stay on Supreme Court for “at least five more years”
Politics

She aims to serve until she’s 90, at least.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Rand Paul says he’s “honestly undecided” on KavanaughRand Paul says he’s “honestly undecided” on Kavanaugh
Politics

He’s keeping Republicans guessing ... yet again.

By Li Zhou
The Big Idea
The fate of the ACA could turn on Judge Kavanaugh’s appointmentThe fate of the ACA could turn on Judge Kavanaugh’s appointment
The Big Idea

Five questions Democrats should ask the Supreme Court nominee as threats to Obamacare bubble up from lower courts.

By Abbe Gluck
Politics
Democrats’ long game on the Supreme Court: it might be too late to stop Kavanaugh, so what then?Democrats’ long game on the Supreme Court: it might be too late to stop Kavanaugh, so what then?
Politics

“Hopefully this is a lesson to Democrats that elections have consequences.”

By Li Zhou
Politics
A 2017 speech speaks to Brett Kavanaugh’s views on Roe v. WadeA 2017 speech speaks to Brett Kavanaugh’s views on Roe v. Wade
Politics

In it, he praises Justice William Rehnquist’s dissent.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Democrats want Collins and Murkowski to oppose Kavanaugh. That’s looking unlikely.Democrats want Collins and Murkowski to oppose Kavanaugh. That’s looking unlikely.
Politics

The moderate Republicans sound skeptical of Democrats’ efforts to sink Trump’s Supreme Court nominee.

By Ella Nilsen
Supreme Court
What Brett Kavanaugh’s past decisions on religious liberty mean for the future of SCOTUSWhat Brett Kavanaugh’s past decisions on religious liberty mean for the future of SCOTUS
Supreme Court

Kavanaugh will move the Court sharply to the right — but some conservative critics say it’s not enough.

By Tara Isabella Burton
Politics
Activists want to turn Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination into another health care debateActivists want to turn Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination into another health care debate
Politics

Activists helped kill Obamacare repeal. Can they do the same thing with the Supreme Court?

By Ella Nilsen
Explainers
Why social conservatives are disappointed that Trump picked Brett KavanaughWhy social conservatives are disappointed that Trump picked Brett Kavanaugh
Explainers

Some have regret over an “exceedingly uninspiring” choice for the Supreme Court.

By Jane Coaston
Politics
The high-profile Supreme Court fight gives Democrats’ 2020 contenders a chance to make a markThe high-profile Supreme Court fight gives Democrats’ 2020 contenders a chance to make a mark
Politics

They all quickly vocalized their opposition to Brett Kavanaugh.

By Li Zhou
Explainers
In many states, the end of Roe v. Wade is already hereIn many states, the end of Roe v. Wade is already here
Explainers

Abortion access already hangs by a thread in some areas of the country.

By Michelle Garcia
Politics
Trump nominates Brett Kavanaugh to Supreme Court: full transcriptTrump nominates Brett Kavanaugh to Supreme Court: full transcript
Politics

He’d replace Justice Anthony Kennedy.

By Jennie Neufeld
Explainers
Brett Kavanaugh, Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, explainedBrett Kavanaugh, Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, explained
Explainers

He’s a veteran of every conservative cause you can imagine, from the 2000 Florida recount to the fight against Obamacare.

By Dylan Matthews
Supreme Court
Trump is starting to pressure red-state Democrats to support his Supreme Court pickTrump is starting to pressure red-state Democrats to support his Supreme Court pick
Supreme Court

Key Democrats face a tough balancing act on Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation.

By Ella Nilsen