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The U.S. Supreme Court Endorsed Republican-backed Voting Measures in Arizona

Critics challenged the ruling as disproportionately burdening Black, Latino and Native American voters.

Joshua Adams Jul 2, 2021 11:02AM EDT

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SCOTUS to Rule on Challenge to Convictions Made Under (Racist) Non-Unanimous Jury Laws

Justices will decide whether those with finalized convictions under ‘Jim Crow’ jury laws have a right to a new trial.

Shani Saxon Dec 2, 2020 5:15PM EST

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SCOTUS Agrees to Fast-Track Review of the Exclusion of Undocumented Immigrants on 2020 Census

The Supreme Court’s decision breathes renewed life into the White House’s plan to skew the census count and congressional seats.

N. Jamiyla Chisholm Oct 20, 2020 4:45PM EDT

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What We Learned From the Confirmation Hearings of Amy Coney Barrett

Spoiler alert: It wasn’t much.

Shani Saxon Oct 16, 2020 12:30PM EDT

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Here's What's at Stake If Trump Replaces RBG on the U.S. Supreme Court

It’s a lot.

Shani Saxon Sep 21, 2020 5:45PM EDT

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What SCOTUS Decision on Oklahoma Means for the Muscogee Creek Nation

The landmark ruling has both cultural and legal implications.

Ayana Byrd Jul 13, 2020 2:00PM EDT