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Chief Justice Roberts Joins Dissent Critiquing “Shadow Docket” Usage In Pollution Ruling

The Chief Justice’s choice to side with the liberal judges in dissent of a pollution ruling puts a spotlight on the Supreme Court’s usage of emergency power.

By

Murjani Rawls

Published

April 7, 2022
Legal, News

SCOTUS Ruling Makes It (Slightly) Easier to Sue Bad Cops

But the ruling doesn’t impact qualified immunity at all.

By

Keith Reed

Published

April 4, 2022
Politics

Fox News Couldn’t Wait to Politicize Colin Powell’s Death

The fake news station touted Colin Powell’s death as proof that coronavirus vaccinations don’t work.

By

Stephen A. Crockett Jr.

Published

October 19, 2021
Legal, News

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Protecting Obamacare

This is the third time the law has come before the Supreme Court

By

Joe Jurado

Published

June 17, 2021
News

Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Case With Critical Implications for Voting Rights Act

It’s no secret that Republicans are inimical to people with melanin having equal, fair access to the ballot box. And today, the Supreme Court—which has a Republican majority—heard arguments in two cases that could demolish what’s left of the Voting Rights Act, a critical bulwark against racial discrimination in voting. Of course, the landmark civil…

By

Ishena Robinson

Published

March 2, 2021
Legal, News

As COVID Numbers Surge, SCOTUS Will Consider Dismantling Obamacare for a 3rd Time

The future of the Affordable Care Act lies once again in the hands of the Supreme Court—this time, during a global pandemic. The high court will hear arguments today questioning the constitutionality of former President Barack Obama’s signature legislation. This marks the third time the Supremes have been asked to rule on the ACA, also…

By

Anne Branigin

Published

November 10, 2020
Politics

Definitive Proof That Trump Is Losing His Base: Now He’s Beefing With Fox News

First, the Fat Boys break up, then the Fugees and now it looks like the love affair between Donald Trump and Fox News might be coming to an unceremonious end. The president of people who like foam designs on the top of their overpriced coffee did the unthinkable Sunday when he dragged a pair of…

By

Stephen A. Crockett Jr.

Published

January 28, 2019
News

Carla Hayden Becomes 1st Black Librarian of Congress

On Sept. 14, the Library of Congress made history as Carla Hayden became the first black—and first female—librarian of the world’s largest library, the GED Section reports. Hayden was sworn in by Chief Justice of the United States John Roberts. “To be the first female librarian of Congress speaks to what Melvil Dewey said when…

By

The Root Staff

Published

September 22, 2016