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Ian Millhiser

Ian Millhiser

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Ian Millhiser

    Politics
    The Trump judge’s opinion striking down the airplane mask mandate is a legal disasterThe Trump judge’s opinion striking down the airplane mask mandate is a legal disaster
    Politics

    This decision is what happens when judges don’t care what the law actually says.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    A new Supreme Court case makes George W. Bush look like a racial justice crusaderA new Supreme Court case makes George W. Bush look like a racial justice crusader
    Politics

    Coalition for TJ v. Fairfax County School Board is a testament to just how much Republicans have radicalized on race.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    The Supreme Court’s “praying coach” case, explainedThe Supreme Court’s “praying coach” case, explained
    Politics

    Kennedy v. Bremerton School District is the culmination of 60 years of fears about religious coercion by public schools.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    The paradox of Ketanji Brown JacksonThe paradox of Ketanji Brown Jackson
    Politics

    The Supreme Court is more diverse than it has ever been, and more hostile to political equality than any Court since the 1950s.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    Republican judges are waging a bizarre war against the First Amendment right to protestRepublican judges are waging a bizarre war against the First Amendment right to protest
    Politics

    Doe v. Mckesson is a simply astonishing attack on the First Amendment.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    Yes, Merrick Garland can prosecute Mark Meadows (and Peter Navarro, and Dan Scavino)Yes, Merrick Garland can prosecute Mark Meadows (and Peter Navarro, and Dan Scavino)
    Politics
    Clarence Thomas’s long fight against fair and democratic electionsClarence Thomas’s long fight against fair and democratic elections
    Politics

    Like wife, like husband.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    The Supreme Court rules that Joe Biden is commander-in-chief. Three justices dissent.The Supreme Court rules that Joe Biden is commander-in-chief. Three justices dissent.
    Politics

    The judiciary cannot be part of the chain of command.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    The Supreme Court’s latest religion opinion should reassure liberalsThe Supreme Court’s latest religion opinion should reassure liberals
    Politics

    Ramirez v. Collier indicates that the Court retains some commitment to the rule of law.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    Black voters suffer another significant loss in the Supreme CourtBlack voters suffer another significant loss in the Supreme Court
    Politics

    The justices are concerned that Wisconsin’s legislative maps may give too much political power to Black people.

    By Ian Millhiser