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Briefing: SCOTUStoday for Thursday, April 2

Strategic angle: A historic day at the Supreme Court as President Trump attends oral arguments.

EFF’s Submission to the UN OHCHR on Protection of Human Rights Defenders in the Digital Age

Strategic angle: Governments around the world are adopting new laws and policies aimed at addressing online harms, including laws intended to curb cybercrime and disinformation, and ostensibly protect user safety. While these efforts are

editorial-staff Apr 2

Politics

Briefing: Advisory Opinions broadcast: President Donald Trump and Birthright Citizenship

Strategic angle: Oral arguments in Trump v. Barbara have concluded, but the discussion continues.

editorial-staff Apr 1

Politics

Briefing: Veterans benefits: a consensus candidate for cert

Strategic angle: The Supreme Court's upcoming conference may address key veterans benefits issues.

editorial-staff Mar 31

Politics

Briefing: Justices Debate Ability of Federal Courts to Confirm Arbitration Awards

Strategic angle: Yesterday’s argument in Jules v Andre Balazs Properties revealed uncertainty among justices regarding federal jurisdiction over arbitration awards.

editorial-staff Mar 31

Politics

Briefing: Supreme Court refuses to hear case of Louisiana man sentenced to life imprisonment, “Tiger King” appeal

Strategic angle: The Supreme Court's decision leaves a life sentence intact for a Louisiana man involved in the 'Tiger King' saga.

editorial-staff Mar 30

Politics

Briefing: The dissent that questioned certain jury trials

Strategic angle: Exploring the impact of Supreme Court dissents on the legal landscape.

editorial-staff Mar 30

Politics

Briefing: US Tech Companies Must be Accountable in US Courts for Facilitating Persecution and Torture Abroad, EFF Urges US Supreme Court

Strategic angle: Cisco Systems Case Has Major Implications for Global Human Rights

editorial-staff Mar 27

Politics

Briefing: Announcement of opinions for Tuesday, March 31

Strategic angle: Live blogging as the court potentially releases opinions in argued cases.

editorial-staff Mar 27

Politics

Briefing: Birthright citizenship: Hintopoulos, Harlan II, and “Joltin Joe” – mid-century elements of American greatness worth remembering on the eve of Barbara

Strategic angle: Exploring the reflections of mid-20th century American leaders on citizenship and national identity.

editorial-staff Mar 27

Politics

Briefing: Court to hear argument on claim of racial discrimination in jury selection

Strategic angle: The Supreme Court will hear oral argument on Tuesday in Pitchford v. Cain, a case involving allegations of racial discrimination in jury selection.

editorial-staff Mar 27

Politics

Briefing: When the Supreme Court let a president get away with redefining birthright citizenship

Strategic angle: The president finds the long-settled meaning of the citizenship clause to be an intolerable obstacle to his agenda.

editorial-staff Mar 26

Politics

Briefing: Justices debate arbitration exemption for “last-mile” drivers

Strategic angle: The Supreme Court examines the implications of arbitration agreements for delivery drivers in a pivotal case.

editorial-staff Mar 26

Politics

Briefing: Birthright citizenship: more on Pete Patterson’s claims

Strategic angle: Attorney Pete Patterson’s latest post on birthright citizenship repeats significant errors and introduces new misconceptions.

editorial-staff Mar 25

Politics

Briefing: Justices to hear argument on whether a crime’s “contemplated effects” can expand venue beyond where offense was committed

Strategic angle: The Supreme Court will hear oral argument on Monday in Abouammo v. United States regarding venue expansion in criminal cases.

editorial-staff Mar 25

Politics

Briefing: The 14th Amendment does not codify English principles of subjectship: A brief reply to the Amar brothers

Strategic angle: A response to the Amar brothers' interpretation of the 14th Amendment regarding citizenship rights.

editorial-staff Mar 24

Politics

Briefing: Court appears likely to side with Trump administration on rights of asylum seekers

Strategic angle: The Supreme Court seems poised to uphold the federal government's policy on asylum seekers.

editorial-staff Mar 24

Politics

Briefing: Birthright citizenship: reading the text and sidestepping the parent trap

Strategic angle: Exploring the implications of birthright citizenship and legal interpretations.

editorial-staff Mar 23

Politics

Briefing: Court appears ready to overturn state law allowing for late-arriving mail-in ballots

Strategic angle: The Supreme Court is poised to make a significant ruling on Mississippi's mail-in ballot law.

editorial-staff Mar 23

Politics

Briefing: Announcement of opinions for Wednesday, March 25

Strategic angle: Live blogging as the court potentially releases opinions in argued cases.

editorial-staff Mar 23