This month, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in three cases that will affect the fates of nearly 700,000 “Dreamers”,…
Chris MeltonNovember 12, 2019
Mitch McConnell In just one week, the U.S. Senate has confirmed 17 judges to positions under its control before adjourning…
Chris MeltonAugust 7, 2019
John Paul Stevens Retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens died on July 16 after suffering a stroke the previous…
Chris MeltonJuly 18, 2019
The Supreme Court ruled on a polarizing issue when it released its opinion in Department of Commerce v. New York.…
Chris MeltonJuly 3, 2019
In perhaps the biggest news story of the court’s current term, the Court ruled 5-4 in Rucho v. Common Cause…
Chris MeltonJune 28, 2019
The Senate recently voted to confirm Michael H. Park to the Second Circuit Court of Appeals by a vote of…
Chris MeltonMay 14, 2019
Kim Reynolds The Iowa legislature approved a bill that would change the state’s appointment procedure for state judges. The bill,…
Chris MeltonApril 30, 2019
Merrick Garland There's a reason Merrick Garland was trending on Twitter yesterday. The Senate passed a resolution to reduce the…
Chris MeltonApril 4, 2019
Bridget Bade The Senate voted 78-21 to confirm Bridget S. Bade, a current magistrate judge for the U.S. District Court…
Chris MeltonMarch 27, 2019
