Steve Vladeck

American legal scholar

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But what does seem clear is that it’s just not true that the court is writing meaningfully more in these cases — at least on average,
The ruling is a win for Trump for the moment, but it doesn’t fully clear the way for his effort to limit mail-in ballots to go into effect,
  • said Steve Vladeck, CNN Supreme Court analyst and professor at Georgetown University Law Center
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If they lose this case, it’s one person who, presumably, they can put in normal removal proceedings,
We’re really going to say they can be deported based on evidence they never see?”
It’s still a significant loss for equality advocates — but one that opens the door to at least some skepticism of other governmental discrimination against transgender individuals going forward,
But whether other discrimination against transgender individuals, from bathrooms to military service, could also meet this higher standard remains to be litigated in future cases,
  • said Steve Vladeck, CNN Supreme Court analyst and professor at Georgetown University Law Center
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Behind Supreme Court Voting Rights Ruling, a Clash Over the Reality of Racism

The New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/05…

As the Supreme Court was barreling toward the final weeks of its term last year, Chief Justice John Roberts made a rare public appearance to defend his colleagues from criticism that they were all too eager to kick decades-old precedent to the curb

CNNcnn.com/2026/05…

With Trump Looking On, Justices Tread Cautiously on Birthright Citizenship

The Wall Street Journalwsj.com/us/news…

Trump, who had suggested he wanted to attend a session last year when the court weighed his sweeping tariffs but ultimately abstained, appeared in his signature dark suit and red tie a few minutes before arguments began over his contentious executive order that would limit birthright citizenship

NBC Newsnbcnews.com/politics/supreme…

Is This the Most Important Supreme Court Case of the Century?

The New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/02…

In an opinion running more than twice as long as the 21 pages Chief Justice John Roberts used to resolve the case, Justice Neil Gorsuch took his colleagues on the left and the right to task for their views of the doctrine, which stipulates that Congress “speak clearly” when it is granting a president power to deal with matters of “major” economic or political significance

CNNcnn.com/2026/02…

Pam Bondi forced to admit Trump's Maduro claim is a complete fiction

Daily Maildailymail.co.uk/news/article…

The president invoked the 18th century Alien Enemies Act last March to rapidly deport alleged members of Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan gang he designated as a foreign terrorist organization that was acting in concert with Maduro’s government to harm the US

CNNcnn.com/2026/01…

Maduro's capture might have been illegal, but that won't stop charges against him

The Jerusalem Postjpost.com/international/articl…

New York: A newly unsealed US Justice Department indictment accuses captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro of running a “corrupt, illegitimate government” fuelled by an extensive drug-trafficking operation that flooded the United States with thousands of tonnes of cocaine

WAtodaywatoday.com.au/world/south…