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Rule of Law

What Justice Scalia Taught Me

If students can’t defend dissent in law school, how will they defend justice in court?

August 19, 2025

Danielle Sassoon

Jed Rubenfeld: The Supreme Court Flubs a Pro-Trump Ruling

An order from the high court allowing the Trump administration to fire Department of Education employees leaves more questions than answers.

July 17, 2025

This Supreme Court Term Proves the System Still Works

The president got some big wins from the Court. But its decisions this term showed that this is not a Supreme Court willing to surrender to Trump.

July 2, 2025

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