Archive - Divided Argument

Things to Read This Week (1/5/2026)

A strong dose of moralism for the new year ... plus Stoppard rankings

Jan 5 • William Baude

On the Supreme Court and Saving Democracy

A Jurisprudence of Carrots and Sticks

Jan 5 • Richard M Re

December 2025

Finding Trump v. Illinois on the SCOTUS Webpage

What is the Status of a Major (But Hidden) Ruling?

Dec 31, 2025 • Richard M Re

Things to Read This Week (12/29)

A note on the Heritage Guide to the Constitution

Dec 29, 2025 • William Baude

Revealing Other Justices' Votes in Trump v. Illinois

When and How Should We Know Each Justice's Vote?

Dec 29, 2025 • Richard M Re

The Inexorable Command of Party Presentation?

Exploring the Threshold Question in Trump v. Illinois

Dec 26, 2025 • Samuel Bray

Race, the Fourth Amendment, and Immigration in Trump v. Illinois

What to make of Justice Kavanaugh's seemingly inconsistent statements in separate concurrences.

Dec 26, 2025 • Dan Epps

Of Canon Law and Kings

The Legal Thought of James Ussher (1581-1656)

Dec 24, 2025 • Samuel Bray

Things to Read This Week (12/22)

Dec 22, 2025 • William Baude

Interim Docket: Margolin and Irreparable Harm

My first SCOTUSBlog Interim Docket post

Dec 20, 2025 • William Baude

On Polls and Supreme Court Legitimacy

Did the Supreme Court Lose or Gain Legitimacy in 2025?

Dec 19, 2025 • Richard M Re

New Episode: Non-Cake Physical Object

The latest episode of the Divided Argument podcast is up:

Dec 19, 2025 • William Baude

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