Jul 17
Constitution Check: Does a president have the power to repeal a federal law?
Lyle Denniston looks at how Mitt Romney could try to overturn the Affordable Care Act if he were president – a task that could be very difficult.
Jul 12
Constitution Check: Does failure to strike down a law mean it has been upheld?
Lyle Denniston looks at claims the Supreme Court really upheld the most controversial part of Arizona’s immigration law, when in fact that might not be an accurate statement.
Jul 10
Constitution Check: What does “Chief” in “Chief Justice” mean?
Lyle Denniston looks at upcoming challenges for Chief Justice John Roberts, in the aftermath of apparent inside leaks about the court’s deliberation on the health care decision.
Jul 5
The next big Supreme Court controversy: same-sex marriage
The Supreme Court Justices have left a steaming Washington. But no sooner had they departed than the next major controversy arrived: same-sex marriage.
Jul 3
Constitution Check: Who is to blame when the media gets a Supreme Court ruling wrong?
Lyle Denniston looks at actions the Supreme Court could take that would lessen the chances of mistaken media reports about key court decisions.
