The originalist Justices missed the mark according to their own philosophy in two recent Trump-related cases.
By Thomas C. Mandracchia
Andy Bloom: Well, there they go again
Liberals freak out and exaggerate the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling.
By Andy Bloom
Christine Flowers: Sonia Sotomayor, disrespectfully dissenting
Two liberal justices’ overreaction to a reasonable ruling on immunity discredits them as serious thinkers.
By Christine Flowers
Howard Lurie: Words mean things — especially in the law
Will the U.S. Supreme Court follow Pennsylvania’s high court in pretending not to know what words mean?
By Howard Lurie
Howard Lurie: Are colleges lying about affirmative action?
Schools claim they analyze every application “holistically” — can this really be true?
By Howard Lurie
Howard Lurie: States, not courts, should draw the line on abortion
The Supreme Court was correct in Dobbs when they returned that decision to the people and their legislatures.
By Howard Lurie
Andy Bloom: Good law, bad politics
Overturning Roe makes sense as a legal matter, but the political effects will be serious.
By Andy Bloom
Christine Flowers: Where is the May 2nd Commission?
In a society that respects the rule of law, we cannot allow people to wrap themselves in the First Amendment when they are actually trying to undermine the document it amends.
By Christine Flowers
Christine Flowers: Masking the truth about Justice Gorsuch
Even after a story on the behavior of Supreme Court Justice was debunked, the Inquirer went forward with a column — nicely written — but full of twisted logic and tired hobby horses.
By Christine Flowers
Wally Zimolong: The Supreme Court slows the spread of the administrative state
Voters unhappy with the power of federal agencies should demand elected officials pass legislation that reigns in the administrative state once and for all.
By Wally Zimolong