U.S. Supreme Court Case Commentaries

Presidential Immunity from State Criminal Subpoenas: Analysis of Trump v. Vance

Date: Jul 10, 2020

Presidential Immunity from State Criminal Subpoenas: Analysis of Trump v. Vance Introduction Trump v. Vance (140 S. Ct. 2412, 2020) is a landmark decision by the United States Supreme Court that...

Separation of Powers Reinforced: Supreme Court Sets New Standards for Congressional Subpoenas of Presidential Records in Trump v. Mazars USA, LLP

Date: Jul 10, 2020

Separation of Powers Reinforced: Supreme Court Sets New Standards for Congressional Subpoenas of Presidential Records in Trump v. Mazars USA, LLP Introduction The landmark Supreme Court case Trump v....

Expanding the Ministerial Exception: Our Lady of Guadalupe School v. Morrissey-Berru

Date: Jul 9, 2020

Expanding the Ministerial Exception: Our Lady of Guadalupe School v. Morrissey-Berru Introduction In Our Lady of Guadalupe School v. Morrissey-Berru, 140 S. Ct. 2049 (2020), the United States Supreme...

Government Exemptions from ACA's Contraceptive Mandate Upheld

Date: Jul 9, 2020

Government Exemptions from ACA's Contraceptive Mandate Upheld Introduction The Supreme Court case Little Sisters of the Poor Saints Peter and Paul Home v. Pennsylvania (140 S. Ct. 2367) addressed the...

First Amendment Principles in Robocall Legislation: Severance of Unconstitutional Debt-Collection Exception – Barr v. American Association of Political Consultants

Date: Jul 7, 2020

First Amendment Principles in Robocall Legislation: Severance of Unconstitutional Debt-Collection Exception – Barr v. American Association of Political Consultants Introduction In Barr v. American...

Chiafalo v. Washington: Upholding State-Enforced Pledge Laws for Electoral College Electors

Date: Jul 7, 2020

Chiafalo v. Washington: Upholding State-Enforced Pledge Laws for Electoral College Electors Introduction Chiafalo v. Washington (140 S. Ct. 2316, 2020) is a landmark decision by the United States...

Espinoza v. Montana Dept. of Revenue: Affirming Free Exercise Rights in State-Sponsored Scholarship Programs

Date: Jul 1, 2020

Espinoza v. Montana Dept. of Revenue: Affirming Free Exercise Rights in State-Sponsored Scholarship Programs Introduction In Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue, 140 S. Ct. 2246 (2020), the...

Booking.com Trademark Eligibility After PTO v. Booking.com

Date: Jul 1, 2020

Booking.com Trademark Eligibility After PTO v. Booking.com Introduction The landmark case Patent and Trademark Office v. Booking.com B. V. (2020) addressed the eligibility of "Booking.com" for...

Comprehensive Commentary on June Medical Services LLC v. Hellerstedt (140 S. Ct. 2103): Establishing the Undue Burden Standard for Abortion Regulations

Date: Jun 30, 2020

Comprehensive Commentary on June Medical Services LLC v. Hellerstedt (140 S. Ct. 2103): Establishing the Undue Burden Standard for Abortion Regulations Introduction June Medical Services LLC v....

Seila Law LLC v. CFPB: Redefining Executive Power in Regulatory Agencies

Date: Jun 30, 2020

Seila Law LLC v. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Redefining Executive Power in Regulatory Agencies Introduction In the landmark case Seila Law LLC v. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau...

Agency for Int’l Development v. Alliance for Open Society International: Limiting First Amendment Protections for Foreign Affiliates

Date: Jun 30, 2020

Agency for Int’l Development v. Alliance for Open Society International: Limiting First Amendment Protections for Foreign Affiliates Introduction In Agency for International Development v. Alliance...

U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Restrictions on Habeas Corpus in Expedited Removal: Department of Homeland Security v. Thuraissigiam

Date: Jun 26, 2020

U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Restrictions on Habeas Corpus in Expedited Removal: Department of Homeland Security v. Thuraissigiam Introduction Department of Homeland Security v. Thuraissigiam (140 S....

Reckless Threats and First Amendment Protections: Analyzing Kansas v. Boettger and Johnson

Date: Jun 23, 2020

Reckless Threats and First Amendment Protections: Analyzing Kansas v. Boettger and Johnson Introduction Kansas v. Timothy C. Boettger and Kansas v. Ryan Robert Johnson present significant questions...

Liu v. SEC: Establishing Disgorgement as Equitable Relief Under §78u(d)(5)

Date: Jun 23, 2020

Liu v. SEC: Establishing Disgorgement as Equitable Relief Under §78u(d)(5) Introduction Liu v. SEC, 140 S. Ct. 1936 (2020), is a landmark decision by the United States Supreme Court that clarified...

Department of Homeland Security v. Regents of University of California: Setting New Standards for Agency Rescission of Deferred Action Programs

Date: Jun 19, 2020

Department of Homeland Security v. Regents of University of California: Setting New Standards for Agency Rescission of Deferred Action Programs Introduction The case of Department of Homeland...

United States Forest Service v. Cowpasture River Preservation Association: Affirming Pipeline Rights-of-Way Through National Forests

Date: Jun 16, 2020

United States Forest Service v. Cowpasture River Preservation Association: Affirming Pipeline Rights-of-Way Through National Forests Introduction Case Citation: United States Forest Service v....

Reevaluating Qualified Immunity: Insights from Justice Thomas's Dissent in Baxter v. Bracey

Date: Jun 16, 2020

Reevaluating Qualified Immunity: Insights from Justice Thomas's Dissent in Baxter v. Bracey Introduction In the landmark case ALEXANDER L. BAXTER v. BRAD BRACEY, ET AL. (140 S. Ct. 1862, 2020), the...

Bostock v. Clayton County: Expanding Title VII to Include Sexual Orientation and Transgender Status as Sex Discrimination

Date: Jun 16, 2020

Bostock v. Clayton County: Expanding Title VII to Include Sexual Orientation and Transgender Status as Sex Discrimination Introduction The landmark Supreme Court case, Bostock v. Clayton County (140...

Clarifying Strickland Prejudice: Comprehensive Analysis of Andrus v. Texas

Date: Jun 16, 2020

Clarifying Strickland Prejudice: Comprehensive Analysis of Andrus v. Texas Introduction Andrus v. Texas, 140 S. Ct. 1875 (2020), is a pivotal Supreme Court case addressing the adequacy of legal...

Reaffirming Public Carry Rights: Comprehensive Commentary on Rogers v. Grewal

Date: Jun 16, 2020

Reaffirming Public Carry Rights: Comprehensive Commentary on Rogers v. Grewal Introduction Rogers v. Grewal, decided on June 15, 2020, by the Supreme Court of the United States, marks a pivotal...