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Ian Millhiser

Ian Millhiser

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Ian Millhiser

    Politics
    What happens when the Supreme Court is this unpopular?What happens when the Supreme Court is this unpopular?
    Politics

    Historically, the Court has tended to align with popular sentiment. But what happens when US elections do not produce democratic results?

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    The DOJ is suing to make sure women who need medically necessary abortions can actually get themThe DOJ is suing to make sure women who need medically necessary abortions can actually get them
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    A federal law requires ERs to care for patients with medical emergencies. The DOJ wants that enforced for abortion patients.

    By Ian Millhiser
    The uncomfortable problem with Roe v. Wade
    Politics

    The Constitution doesn’t tell us which rights it protects, and now the power to decide that question rests with people like Samuel Alito.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    Gavin Newsom’s plan to save the Constitution by trolling the Supreme CourtGavin Newsom’s plan to save the Constitution by trolling the Supreme Court
    Politics

    A new California gun law should force the Supreme Court to confront the enormity of its worst decision in decades.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    The Supreme Court just let a Trump judge seize control of ICE, at least for nowThe Supreme Court just let a Trump judge seize control of ICE, at least for now
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    Apparently President Biden isn’t in charge of the executive branch anymore.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    Can pharmacists refuse to fill prescriptions for drugs that can be used in abortions?Can pharmacists refuse to fill prescriptions for drugs that can be used in abortions?
    Politics

    Under this Supreme Court, patients could struggle to obtain lifesaving drugs like methotrexate.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    A Trump judge seized control of ICE. Will the Supreme Court stop him?A Trump judge seized control of ICE. Will the Supreme Court stop him?
    Politics

    Oh look, a Trump judge thinks he’s in charge of immigration policy. Must be Tuesday.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    The post-legal Supreme CourtThe post-legal Supreme Court
    Politics

    What happens if the Court rejects the rule of law?

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    10 ways to fix a broken Supreme Court10 ways to fix a broken Supreme Court
    Politics

    Democrats don’t have the votes right now for major Supreme Court reform. But if they pick up seats, they could have many options.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    The Supreme Court hands Biden the smallest possible victory in its “Remain in Mexico” caseThe Supreme Court hands Biden the smallest possible victory in its “Remain in Mexico” case
    Politics

    The Biden v. Texas decision rejects a Trump judge’s absurd reading of federal law, then sends the case right back to that same judge.

    By Ian Millhiser