What the Supreme Court’s rejection of ‘independent state legislature theory’ means
The 2023 U.S. Supreme Court case brought a fringe legal theory, the 'independent state legislature theory,' before the nation's highest court.
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Why SCOTUS could become a “pointless institution,” scholar says
Growing numbers of Americans no longer trust the Supreme Court, and Stephen Vladeck argues that part of the reason is the rise of the so-called “shadow docket.” This refers to cases that are decided quickly, without written opinions or oral…