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Sept. 13, 2017

Blue-Slip Tradition, Democrats’ Best Weapon Against Right-Wing Judges, in PerilThe century-long tradition of requiring approval of judicial nominees by home-state senators could soon be scrapped under pressure from conservatives.

By Ed Kilgore
homeward bound Dec. 4, 2015

Texas Attorneys Back Down, Will Allow Syrian Refugees for NowThey are still seeking a legal position that would allow them an injunction.

By Ben Ellman
disruptions Nov. 18, 2015

Yellow Cabs Sue Taxi Commission, Take Uber Fight to Federal CourtFor the “deliberate evisceration” of the taxi industry.

By Nathan Pemberton
give me liberty or give me baby’s breath Sept. 30, 2015

Out-of-Control Weeds Aren’t Free Speech, Says Judge“The plaintiff’s claim that the free-speech clause insulates all weeds from public control is ridiculous.”

By Jaime Fuller
politics Oct. 14, 2010

The Constitutional Fight to Repeal Health Reform Keeps on KickingA federal judge in Florida sympathizes with the claim that the bill is unconstitutional.

By Avi Zenilman