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Floyd Abrams, a constitutional law attorney who has argued before the Supreme Court 13 times, joined free speech advocates and legal scholars for a discussion on First Amendment cases in the…

Immigration law experts discussed the role of federal courts in reshaping immigration policy. They also analyzed the Supreme Court’s immigration rulings for the 2021-22 term and potential…

Judge Victoria Pratt spoke about her time serving as the chief judge on the Newark Municipal Court in New Jersey and offered her thoughts on how to transform the criminal justice system.…

Immigration and Homeland Security officials from during the Trump administration discussed challenging the Biden administration’s immigration policies in court. Former Acting Homeland Security Deputy…

The Supreme Court heard oral argument in Kemp v. United States, a case on criminal law and federal civil procedure rules. Specifically, the case involves subsections of Rule 60 (b), which concerns deadlines for…

The Supreme Court heard oral argument in Torres v. Texas Dept. of Public Safety, concerning state sovereign immunity. Under the federal Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights…

The Supreme Court heard oral argument in ZF Automotive US, Inc. v. Luxshare, LTD., a case on evidence discovery in foreign or international private arbitral tribunal.

During this portion of a Heritage Foundation symposium on the legacy of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, a panel of Justice Thomas' former law clerks talked about his judicial…

The Senate Judiciary Committee held a confirmation hearing for five of President Biden’s judicial nominees. The first panel comprised Judge Kentanji Brown Jackson, nominated to the U.S.…

The Supreme Court heard oral argument in Concepcion v. United States, a case on resentencing under the First Step Act.

The Supreme Court heard oral argument in Cassirer v. Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection, a case concerning state-law claims under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act.

Viewers responded to the question, “Does the jury trial system work?”

Journalist Jackie Calmes reported on the Republican Party’s push to fill judicial appointments and seats on the Supreme Court, which culminated with the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the…

Experts testified before a Senate subcommittee on the need for federal changes to conservatorships. Nicholas Clouse shared his experience of living under a guardianship, telling the…

The Senate Judiciary Committee held a confirmation hearing on several of President Biden’s circuit court and executive nominations. The first panel included nominees Beth Robinson to the…

The American Bar Association hosted a virtual discussion about women and diversity in the courts. A variety of female judges and lawyers spoke about their professional experiences. The…

Yusef Salaam, one of the Central Park Five exonerated for a wrongful conviction, and Ian Manuel, sentenced to life in prison at age 14, talked about their experiences in the U.S. judicial…

University of Chicago Professor Martha Nussbaum looked at sexual harassment and assault in the fields of sports, entertainment, and the judiciary. This virtual event was hosted by the Free…

The Brookings Institution held a virtual discussion analyzing proposed changes to the structure of the Supreme Court and federal courts from lawmakers and outside groups. Former Attorney…

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument in BP, P.L.C. v. Mayor and City Council of Baltimore. The case concerns appellate jurisdiction and whether 28 U.S.C. 1447(d) permits a court of appeals…