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The morning read for Thursday, May 26
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 Thursday morning read: Supreme Court may soon
By IG
May 27, 2022
A capital case that tests the right to represent oneself at trial
The Relist Watch column examines cert petitions that the Supreme Court has “relisted” for its upcoming conference. A short explanation of relists is available here. We have two new cases to discuss this week — one unequivocal relist, and one kinda-s
By IG
May 27, 2022
Justices decline to block Biden policy on social costs of greenhouse gases
The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a plea from Louisiana and nine other states to bar federal agencies from considering the social costs of greenhouse gases as part of their decision-making process. In a brief, unsigned order, the justices declined to
By IG
May 27, 2022