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What did the Court’s decision in Schuette v. Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action mean? Professor Vinay Harpalani explains the case and its implications

A New York Times reporter could face jail time for refusing to reveal a source, now that the Supreme Court has refused his case

Voting rights will be back in the Supreme Court spotlight next Term with a new case out of Alabama

The Supreme Court unanimously decided the Arkison bankruptcy case in a way that encouraged an “expansive view of jurisdiction”. Learn about the case from our video

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Are you a fan of Oyez’s case summaries and accessibility? Thanks to a grant from The Knight Foundation, their efforts can now begin expanding to state courts. First up: Texas!

Why was last week’s Supreme Court decision about Bush protesters decided in favor of the Secret Service? Professor Heyman unpacks the decision in this video

Professor Nahmod goes in depth on the Court’s decision in the case of officers who used deadly force during a dangerous car chase

The Supreme Court’s decision may be the final word in a precedent-setting case – but the Justices keep editing when every word counts

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Who needs the Supreme Court? Gay marriage might become the law of the land without it

“Intellectual disability is a condition, not a number,” Justice Kennedy said in ruling for a Florida death row inmate

The Supreme Court held that Secret Service agents have qualified immunity. Learn more about the background of this case from Professor Steven Heyman

“Brown has always lived in the shadow of the bold expectations it has inspired.” Professor Schmidt on Brown v. Board of Education‘s complicated legacy

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Brown v. Board of Education, 60 Years Later

“Brown has always lived in the shadow of the bold expectations it has inspired.” Professor Schmidt on Brown v. Board of Education‘s complicated legacy

Saturday marked the 60th anniversary of the decision to desegregate schools in Brown v. Board of Education. Did you know the case took almost two years to decide? Find out more from our director and the argument transcripts

Education Week on Brown v. Board of Education at 60: New Diversity, Familiar Disparities

US Courts website offering resources about landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision

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“The perception that partisan politics has infected the court’s work may do lasting damage to its prestige and authority and to Americans’ faith in the rule of law.” A thoughtful piece on partisanship in the High Court from Adam Liptak

In one poll, the Court’s ratings are up with both Democrats and Republicans – while another poll says the public wants more transparency and less politics in the Court

The 2014 Supreme Court term is adding up. Keep track of new cases granted on Oyez

The Supreme Court will not rule on a contentious gun control case

Might public dissatisfaction lead to changes at SCOTUS?

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Town of Greece v. Galloway

The Supreme Court held that prayer before a town council meeting is constitutional. Professor Christopher Schmidt of IIT Chicago-Kent takes you Behind the Decision of Town of Greece v. Galloway

The Supreme Court ruled that public prayer before town council meetings in Greece, NY does not violate the Establishment Clause. Learn more about the case in our Deep Dive

The Court’s opinion in Town of Greece v. Galloway on the Establishment Clause

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