Supreme Court

Trump Rallies Troops to Texas, Declares State ‘Must be Given Full Support to Repel the Invasion’

Support from Republicans around the country for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s decision to continue to deploy concertina wire along the U.S. border with Mexico near Eagle Pass despite a Supreme Court ruling to the contrary. On Thursday, both the Republican Governors Association and former President Donald Trump issued statements encouraging Abbott and the authorities working […]

Democrats’ Call for Justice Thomas’ Recusal Is Naked Political Ploy

In their latest attack on the integrity of the U.S. Supreme Court, House Democrats are urging Justice Clarence Thomas to recuse himself from a case involving former President Donald Trump’s eligibility to appear on Colorado’s Republican primary ballot. Their reasoning is simple, but dangerously misguided: Because Thomas’ wife, Ginni, has expressed opinions about Trump and […]

Democrats’ Call for Justice Thomas’ Recusal Is Naked Political Ploy

In their latest attack on the integrity of the U.S. Supreme Court, House Democrats are urging Justice Clarence Thomas to recuse himself from a case involving former President Donald Trump’s eligibility to appear on Colorado’s Republican primary ballot. Their reasoning is simple, but dangerously misguided: Because Thomas’ wife, Ginni, has expressed opinions about Trump and […]

SCOTUS Will Hear Death Row Inmate’s Case

The Supreme Court on Monday said it will hear an appeal from Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip, who has steadfastly maintained his innocence and averted multiple attempts by the state to execute him. Glossip was sentenced in a 1997 murder-for-hire of the owner of the motel where he worked. The case won’t be argued […]

The Affirmative Action Workaround – HotAir

Ever since the Supreme Court put an end to Affirmative Action in college admissions many have noticed that Chief Justice Roberts seemed to offer a back door for schools looking to get around it. At the same time, as all parties agree, nothing in this opinion should be construed as prohibiting universities from considering an […]