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- The Supreme Court of Japan August 7, 2026Welcome to SCOTUSblog’s recurring series in which we interview experts on different supreme courts around the world and how they compare with our own. Today’s column focuses on the Supreme Court of Japan. To help me comprehend this apparent bastion of conservatism, I corresponded with Professor David S. Law.When was the Supreme Court of Japan […]Zachary Shemtob
- Pete Buttigieg, the Supreme Court, and the Fourth Amendment August 7, 2026Please note that SCOTUS Outside Opinions constitute the views of outside contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SCOTUSblog or its staff.In late June, presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg described in a Substack post how he had endured every parent’s nightmare. Following a knock at the door of his home in Michigan, he encountered a police […]Jordan Lorence
- President Trump signs new birthright citizenship and “birth tourism” orders August 7, 2026Plus, the next great First Amendment battleground is on the back of your car.Kelsey Dallas, Nora Collins
- What is “trapped in amber”? An originalist explanation August 6, 2026Anyone watching the Supreme Court this past term may have remarked on the frequency with which the justices talk about fossilized tree resin. Consider:The court in Trump v. Cook: “We see no reason, however, why our central bank ought to be ‘trapped in amber’ any more than any other aspect of our constitutional scheme.”The court […]Haley Proctor
- Beyond the swing justice: majority makers, dissent bridges, and coalition drift on the Supreme Court August 6, 2026Justice Amy Coney Barrett recently resisted a label that has followed several members of the current Supreme Court. Asked whether her occasional breaks with the court’s conservative majority meant she was a swing vote, Barrett said the term made her sound “sort of flighty.” She preferred “independent, or just following the law.”The older idea of a swing […]Adam Feldman
US Courts
- Federal Circuit Celebrates Independence Day Anniversary Through History and Civic Learning July 30, 2026On the eve of the 250th anniversary of Independence Day, in the nation’s capital, the Federal Circuit Center for Innovation and Law invited the public to the Justice Up Close, History All Around civics program to explore how law, innovation, science, and civic action have shaped the nation.in**@******ts.gov
- Statement of Judge Robert J. Conrad, Jr., Director of the AO, Regarding Introduction of the Judicial Space and Facilities Management Effectiveness Act July 30, 2026 in**@******ts.gov
- Bankruptcies Rise 12.2 Percent July 28, 2026Bankruptcy filings rose 12.2 percent during the 12-month period ending June 30, 2026.in**@******ts.gov
- 2025 Wiretap Report: Intercepts and Convictions Fall June 30, 2026Federal and state courts reported a combined 24 percent decrease in authorized wiretaps in 2025, compared with 2024, according to the Judiciary’s 2025 Wiretap Report.in**@******ts.gov
- Judiciary Approves Funding for Case Management and Public Access Modernization June 26, 2026To fund the accelerated initiative to modernize and strengthen the security of its case management and public access system, the Judiciary is implementing a modest temporary increase in fees for electronic access to court records beginning on Jan. 1, 2027.in**@******ts.gov
Jonathan Turley
- Pennsylvania Democrat: The Founders “Did Not Even Understand” the Term “Policing” August 7, 2026Pennsylvania Democratic U.S. House nominee Chris Rabb put a curious spin on police reform proposals this week. When confronted by…jonathanturley
- Dr. Fauci’s Contempt of Congress Can Be Challenged but his Contempt for the Public is Undeniable August 6, 2026“Today I am the most famous and talked-about person in the country.” Those words from the diary of Dr. Anthony…jonathanturley
- Thrown out of Hadestown: Actor Fired for Opposing Transgender Athletes in Women’s Sports August 5, 2026Geno Segers was a widely acclaimed actor who starred in the Broadway production Hadestown. That came to an end this month…jonathanturley
- “This is Going to Surprise Some People”: Leading Biden COVID-19 Figure Embraces the Lab Leak Theory August 4, 2026Former Biden White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha this weekend became the latest denier of the lab theory…jonathanturley
- The New McCarthyism: Forty Percent of Professors Would Vote Against Hiring a Trump Voter August 4, 2026According to a new survey, roughly 40 percent of college faculty would “oppose hiring a Trump supporter.” The results of…jonathanturley