The Precedent Set by Missouri’s Redistricting War

On September 12th, Missouri became the latest state to redraw its voting patterns under the backing of President Trump. This plan, implemented by Republican lawmakers, aims to redistrict Missouri so that Republicans retain seven of eight congressional districts, a small piece of the redistricting puzzle that strives to help Republicans hold the House amidst a presidency that has lost seats in the past.

Editor's Picks, NationalSerena RayOctober 21, 2025Gerrymandering, California, Missouri, US Supreme Court, SCOTUSComment

The Supreme Court Code of Conduct: A New Rulebook for Those Who Decide the Rules

As announced by the Supreme Court, the code, known as the Code of Conduct for Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States, contains nine pages of written legal code and five additional pages of commentary. Within the code, five canons of conduct outline rules for ethical issues such as when justices should recuse themselves from cases.

Editor's Picks, NationalAliza JankowskyJanuary 9, 2024Editor's Pick, National, US Supreme Court, Political Donations, Political EthicsComment

College in Court: Harvard and UNC’s Affirmative Action Cases and what it means for future admissions

“Beginning in 2014, Students for Fair Admissions, a nonprofit organization aimed at ensuring students are given equal chance at admissions in their college selection process, have successfully brought a case against the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Harvard University over Affirmative Action.“