William C. Duncan
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Court observers eager to see Jackson’s judicial philosophy in action
When Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson writes or joins an opinion, the news coverage will likely focus on the outcome. But far more significant is how a justice approaches the interpretive process.
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Factors guiding decisions about Supreme Court nominees
Perhaps a time will come that a nominee’s approach to working with judicial colleagues will become a more significant factor in confirmation hearings. It is an important subject that deserves more attention than it typically receives.
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Supreme Court to address exercise of religion in the workplace
The question of religious discrimination in employment is a pressing one for a few thousand people every year.
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State supreme court nominations: quiet but important
Gov. Spencer Cox nominated Judge Diana Hagen this week to serve on the Utah Supreme Court. State supreme court justices’ importance comes from the unique role of state law in our federal system.
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Ruling on pastor in execution chamber shows Supreme Court’s commitment to religious freedom
Our commitment to protecting constitutional rights is often determined by our willingness to extend them in difficult circumstances.
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Faith-based groups offer critical aid to Ukrainian refugees
A Dominican monastery in Poland is among many religious groups who are offering lodging or other humanitarian aid to the thousands of refugees from Ukraine.
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When did Supreme Court nominations become so politicized?
Is Congress ultimately to blame for politicizing the process of approving Supreme Court justices?
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Demographics of religious belief and affiliation may point to more polarization in future
Most discussion of religious freedom focuses on legal rules, but other factors – including the demographics of religious belief and affiliation – have an enormous impact.
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The role of briefs in Supreme Court cases
Given the role of the Supreme Court in shaping policy, written briefs submitted by both sides in a case (and from outside parties) take on significance in policy making.
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How a Utah Supreme Court vacancy gets filled
The Utah Supreme Court, like the U.S. Supreme Court, has a vacancy. The process for putting a new justice on Utah’s top court is significantly different, though.