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The morning read for Friday, Sept. 23
Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. To suggest a piece for us to consider, email us at [email protected]. Here’s the Friday morning read: Breyer warns justices th
By IG
Sep 24, 2022
Divided court authorizes Alabama execution, but state is unable to carry it out before midnight deadline
The Supreme Court on Thursday night cleared the way for Alabama to carry out a lethal injection of an inmate who argued that he had the right to be executed by nitrogen hypoxia, a method that supporters say is more humane. In an unsigned order... The post
By IG
Sep 24, 2022
In Maryland prison-assault case, a request to clarify an important procedural question
The Petitions of the Week column highlights a selection of cert petitions recently filed in the Supreme Court. A list of all petitions we’re watching is available here. Defendants appealing a case in federal court have to follow a series of rules to keep
By IG
Sep 24, 2022
Justice Gorsuch’s Novel And Mendacious Turn Of Phrase
Just making stuff up right and right. The post Justice Gorsuch’s Novel And Mendacious Turn Of Phrase appeared first on Above the Law.
By IG
Sep 23, 2022