supreme court
The highest court has the highest stakes. Analysis of Supreme Court justices and their always-controversial rulings.
Confirmed: Amy Coney Barrett
Washington, DC: Monday, with a clearly partisan vote 52-48, saw the bitterly divided United States Senate confirm Amy Coney Barrett to fill the Supreme Court vacancy left by the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Ginsburg, who died on Friday, 18 September 2020, was seen by many Americans as a liberal icon.
By Shain Thomas5 years ago in The Swamp
Revisiting Commerce Clause Towards Hobby Living
In American Jurisprudence, there has always been a tug-of-war between Federal powers and State powers. Sometimes, in the only way for the law to properly address trends in society, the court has been willing to move away from the literal interpretation of the Constitution. Conservatives believe these trends away from literal interpretation are temporary, while liberals believe they promote "a more perfect union'; the ongoing American experiment as a unique multicultural society.
By Samir M Goradia5 years ago in The Swamp
SCOTUS Decisions Are Only the Beginning
I couldn't sleep last night. I was thinking about the Supreme Court. I know, I know. Why was I thinking about the Supreme Court? Politics much? Lol. I wish I didn't ruminate so much about politics. But as someone who has and continues to be disrespected by nearly 40% of the population, I can't help but consider how that minority is actively now using the system to deny me my humanity. using state legislatures, POTUS and the US Congress and now the federal judiciary.
By Sway Jones5 years ago in The Swamp
The Death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
When the news broke on September 18th 2020 that Ruth Ginsburg had died, I got physically ill and sobbed. It was like losing my grandmother all over again. Honestly, I'm still not over it. I never met her but wish I had gotten the chance to.
By Jenna Lynn5 years ago in The Swamp
SUPREME COURT TO HEAR FANNIE MAE/ FREDDIE MAC COLLINS CASE
In a big win for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac preferred shareholders, the Supreme Court has decided it will hear the Collins case. It’s widely expected that the court will rule the net worth sweep illegal, which would mean preferred shareholders would finally receive the big payday they believe they are due.
By Jacob Wolinsky6 years ago in The Swamp
A Landmark Win for the LGBTQ+ Community. Top Story - June 2020.
In a 6-3 ruling, the Supreme Court ruled that LGBTQ+ people are protected from workplace discrimination under the Civil Rights Act of 1964, also known as Title VII. This comes days after the Trump administration rolled back protections from LGBTQ+ people, where health care providers can refuse to treat them because of their religious beliefs. This is a huge win for us, but our work is not done yet. In the midst of a pandemic, today’s historic ruling is a step forward.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 6 years ago in The Swamp
Supreme Court Rejects Black Comic's $20 Billion Suit Against Comcast
The US Supreme Court has ordered the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to re-visit its ruling that had affirmed comedian and billionaire media mogul Byron Allen’s $20 billion racial bias lawsuit against media giant Comcast Corp. Allen has long claimed that the cable television giant consciously and purposely discriminated against black-owned channels.
By HERBERT DYER6 years ago in The Swamp
A Good SCOTUS Is a Balanced SCOTUS
Our democracy is dependent on a great many things, but balance may be the most important facet to our success. A nebulous term to be sure, but balance goes well beyond financial means or political pandering. A year ago, I examined the qualifications of now Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch under the premise of balance.
By James Bright8 years ago in The Swamp
Rush Limbaugh is a Liberal
When you here the terms “Liberal” and “Conservative” you attach good and bad connotations to them. That’s partly because the root word of “liberal” is “liberty” so it gets associated with freedom and permissive policies. “Conservative” gets associated with our grandparents and seems confining. The majority of our current perspective on these two factions is based in a massive public relations campaign that has been going on since the sixties, though. The truth is that one’s opinions on gay marriage and social justice have nothing to do with their position on this spectrum. Liberalism is the belief that the Constitution can be interpreted liberally to grant the Federal Government more power than is specifically mentioned in the Constitution. Conservatives believe that the Constitution is a living document and is not subject to interpretation, and least of all by the government it was written to limit. Now, if the Constitution is our recipe for freedom and a “more perfect union,” then how is interpreting it liberally related to freedom?
By Mickey Finn9 years ago in The Swamp
