Constitutional Law
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Why critics of SCOTUS “shadow docket” misunderstand the Court’s role
The Supreme Court continues to issue thoughtful decisions rooted in constitutional interpretation, despite emergency rulings drawing outsized partisan headlines.
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Understanding national injunctions
After a judge blocks Congress’s defunding of Planned Parenthood, legal debate intensifies over court authority, highlighted by a Supreme Court ruling limiting national injunctions in Trump v. CASA.
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Why state constitutional amendments and statutes both matter
States like Utah can strengthen parents’ rights in education through constitutional amendments and legislation. We explore both paths and their lasting impact.
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Context for Congress’s failed moratorium on state Artificial Intelligence regulations
As states race to regulate artificial intelligence, a proposed federal moratorium raised deep questions about federalism, interstate commerce, and who should set the rules for AI.
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SCOTUS says public schools must accommodate religious families. Here’s what education leaders should do next
In a landmark case, the Supreme Court upheld parents’ rights to direct their child’s education – prompting calls for stronger laws and curriculum transparency.
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SCOTUS ruling in Mahmoud v. Taylor strengthens parents’ educational rights, partnership with schools
This important case is a win for families and the Constitution, and it points the way forward for stronger collaboration between parents and schools.
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Context for Supreme Court’s upcoming religious freedom decision
Mahmoud v. Taylor, a case on parental rights and religious freedom in schools, could shape the future of education policy.
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Judges must stick to the Constitution. Will Utah’s next justice agree?
As Utah prepares to confirm a new Supreme Court justice, the real question is whether the nominee will stay true to the Constitution or follow activist trends.
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Another unanimous win for religious freedom at the Supreme Court
The Court’s support for religious freedom is a bright spot in our current political climate.
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Ruling against school choice: A legal misread in Utah
A Utah court recently blocked school choice aid by ignoring clear legal text in favor of vague intent claims.