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The United States has had only 17 Chief Justices in its more than 235-year history. From the court’s humble beginnings to its modern role as a powerful institution at the center of American life, each Chief Justice has left a distinct mark on the Supreme Court and the nation. Here is a concise overview of…
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In a move that could reshape the foundations of American citizenship and ignite fierce political debates, the U.S. Supreme Court on December 5, 2025, agreed to hear challenges to President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment. While no oral arguments were scheduled that Friday, December 5, 2025, adhering to the…
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In a sharply worded dissent, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson warned that the Court’s recent decision in Diamond Alternative Energy v. Environmental Protection Agency could erode public trust and fuel perceptions that the judiciary favors “moneyed interests” over ordinary citizens. The majority opinion, authored by Justice Brett Kavanaugh and joined by six other…
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The head of the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC), Hampton Dellinger, has urged the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold a lower court’s order temporarily barring President Donald Trump from removing him from his position. Dellinger argues that allowing his ouster would significantly weaken whistleblower protections at a critical time for federal employees. Dellinger’s filing,…
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Introduction Executive orders are directives issued by the President of the United States to manage operations of the federal government. While they are a powerful tool for presidential action, their limits are often tested in the courts, particularly when they conflict with constitutional principles, statutory law, or the separation of powers. During his first week…
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