Read the Supreme Court’s Shadow Papers Read 16 pages of internal deliberations from the Supreme Court that the New York Times has obtained, bringing the origins of the court’s “shadow docket” into the light.

www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
#shadowdocket #SCOTUS

I see Blue Sky is back up and running :)

“When you drink the water, remember the spring as the source of the water,”

College Students Losing Ability to Participate in Class Discussions Because They Offloaded Their Thinking to AI Students from all walks of life are becoming homogenized as they increasingly outsource their brains to AI chatbots.

College Students Losing Ability to Participate in Class Discussions Because Due to Offloading Their Thinking to AI

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Stung by Voters, Republican Legislators Move to Curb Citizen Initiatives

Stung by Voters, Republican Legislators Move to Curb Citizen Initiatives www.nytimes.com/2026/04/08/u...

What oral argument told us in the birthright citizenship case Empirical SCOTUS is a recurring series by Adam Feldman that looks at Supreme Court data, primarily in the form of opinions and oral arguments, to provide insights into the justices’ decision making an...

What oral argument told us in the birthright citizenship case

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The high price of everything, explained What the cost of gas, coffee, and milk tells us about why everything feels more expensive right now.

www.vox.com/explain-it-t...

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is a reminder that most of the bench has never seen the inside of a trial court or a public defender’s office.

She’s schooling folks how this actually works.

🚨 🚨 ABC News confirms that Iran used advanced, passive infrared detection to shoot down the American F-15E fighter jet.

Passive infrared detection does not emit radar signals. As a result, it cannot be detected or jammed by American electronic warfare systems. That leaves our aircraft vulnerable.

Pam Bondi’s portrait was taken down at DOJ and tossed in a trash bin soon after her firing. MS NOW obtained the photo. The move reflects how deeply unpopular she was among career officials. Ken Dilanian & Carol Leonnig scoop www.ms.now/news/pam-bon...

Too bad! I mod myself and fix retro gaming stuff too!! Just fixed this game gear with a new screen. I’ll look for you on instagram! My twin and I mod/fix stuff. We aren’t a business but do it for fun. @retro.bros

Jeff, do you have a YouTube channel I could follow?

#bondi #Trump #felon

Presidential Records Act (PRA) of 1978 The Presidential Records Act (PRA) of 1978, 44 U.S.C. ß2201-2209, governs the official records of Presidents and Vice Presidents that were created or received after January 20, 1981 (i.e., beginning w...

Th Justice Department issued a memo stating that the Presidential Records Act is Unconstitutional and therefore President Trump does not have to turn over hundreds to the National Archives
#DOJ #Trump #president #SCOTUS #Congress
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Alex’s Substack | Professor Bennett | Substack My personal Substack. Click to read Alex’s Substack, by Professor Bennett, a Substack publication. Launched a year ago.

Follow me on Substack!!

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Trump Administration Live Updates: Bondi Fired as Attorney General

Bondi out over her handling of the Epstein files. Still no accountability for President Trump. #Bondi #Trump #Epstein #Epsteinfiles
www.nytimes.com/live/2026/04...

GORSUCH: Do you think Native Americans are birthright citizens under your test?

SAUER: Ah, I think ... so. I have to think that through.

The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 codified birthright citizenship, affirming that persons born in the U.S.& subject to its jurisdiction are citizens, regardless of parental citizenship or immigration status. It codified jus soli and removed racial barriers to naturalization

Roberts refers to Sauer's exceptions to "subject to the jurisdiction thereof" as "quirky"
#birthrightcitizenship #14thamendment #trump

Trump v. Barbara is now being heard at the Supreme Court. You can listen here: www.supremecourt.gov/oral_argumen...
#scotus #trump #citizenship #fourteenthamendment #14th

Trump plans to attend oral arguments in Supreme Court birthright citizenship case Both the Supreme Court and the Supreme Court Historical Society have said there is no official record of any sitting president attending oral arguments.

There is no evidence that a sitting president has ever sat in an oral argument
www.nbcnews.com/politics/sup...

This 5-month-old was born on U.S. soil. She may lose her citizenship. The Supreme Court hears arguments Wednesday in a case that could determine whether a Florida child, and thousands like her, have a country to call home.

This 5-month-old was born on U.S. soil. She may never be a citizen.

www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Trump officials cite white supremacists in bid to end birthright citizenship An argument heading to the Supreme Court is built in part on a post-Civil War campaign that scholars say was steeped in anti-Black and anti-Chinese racism.

Trump officials cite white supremacists in bid to end birthright citizenship

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I suffer from Psoriasis. My body, without medication, would be covered in plaque. Itching, burning, bleeding. I take medication. Due to insurance, I have had my medication rejected 4 times in a year. I am now on SkyRizzi, which will cost me... without help...... $7,000 a month. #healthcare

Birthright Citizenship Part II: President Trump, et al.’s Constitutional Argument

Part II of my Birthright Citizenship analysis of the #Trump v. Barbara case. Part II focuses on President Trump and his rationale for ending #birthrightcitizenship #Citizenshipclause #14th #14thamendment #constitution
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Pulitzer-worthy

Prosecutor admits government lacks evidence of misconduct by Fed chair The admission during a closed-door hearing undercuts President Donald Trump’s claims of “criminality” in the central bank’s $2.5 billion office renovations.

Prosecutor admits government lacks evidence of misconduct by Fed chair

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Birthright Citizenship: Part I

Birthright Citizenship: Part I of my analysis of the Trump v. Barbara case open.substack.com/pub/alexwben...

Margot Lee (@margotlee) I was moved after watching Eileen Gu’s recent viral interview about the power of neuroplasticity and journaling, so I created these prompts inspired by her response:

A creator on Substack highlighted Eileen Gu’s interview at the Olympics. Thought I would share. Ms. Gu shines light on the process of changing your thinking, which is easier said than done, but powerful! Think baby steps in changing your thought process.
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‘Go Big and Go Loud’: Inside the Justice Dept.’s Push to Prosecute Protesters

“Prosecutors have struggled to prove in court what the president and his aides have repeatedly said in public: that a network of leftist activists presents a serious threat to national security.”

www.nytimes.com/2026/03/19/u...