Oct 8
Major gain for judges’ independence
Lyle Denniston looks at a historic constitutional victory involving pay for judges last Friday that is likely to be tested in the Supreme Court.
Oct 2
Supreme Court meets under a shadow
Lyle Denniston explains why the new Supreme Court term could be as memorable as the last one, and why Chief Justice John Roberts will be at the center of all the attention.
Sep 27
How much privacy does the Constitution guarantee for the blood’s chemistry?
The Supreme Court, getting set for opening its new term, decided this week that it will take a serious look for the first time in nearly five decades at the constitutional privacy – or not – of individual’s blood chemistry.
Sep 6
Constitution Check: Is the constitutionality of voter ID laws already settled?
Lyle Denniston explains why Texas might face a tough road if it appeals its Voter ID decision to the Supreme Court.
Sep 5
Constitution Check: Do voters have a right to cast their ballots before Election Day?
Lyle Denniston looks at the legal issues of allowing voters to go to the polls in early voting, days before Election Day, as a convenience.
