Mar 28
The same-sex marriage issue now: Back to the political realm?
Lyle Denniston explains why the Supreme Court may pass the same-sex marriage issue largely back to the political realm of state legislatures and voter referendums.
Mar 27
Constitution Check: Is the court going to take a pass on same-sex marriage?
Lyle Denniston explains the key role Justice Anthony Kennedy played in Tuesday’s Proposition 8 arguments, and why a stalemate could be in store.
Mar 25
The court, marriage, and high expectations
Lyle Denniston previews the historic arguments this week about same-sex marriage in front of the Supreme Court.
Mar 21
Constitution Check: Will the Supreme Court be guided by polls about same-sex marriage?
Will public opinion polls sway the Supreme Court as it considers two cases related to same-sex marriage? Lyle Denniston looks at how the court has discussed the idea of political pressures in the past.
Mar 19
Constitution Check: Can there be no exceptions to Second Amendment gun rights?
Lyle Denniston examines claims that the Second Amendment protects gun-ownership rights extensively and how that jibes with a 2008 Supreme Court decision.
