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kravitz vs us dept
Case Explainer

Kravitz v. United States Department of Commerce (Maryland Federal Court)

Can the government ask people about citizenship on the Census?

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JuneMedicalServicesvGee
Case Explainer

June Medical Services v. Gee (5th Circuit)

Does the Louisiana law place a “substantial obstacle” on the right to an abortion?

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KnickvTownshipofScottPA
Case Explainer

Knick v. Township of Scott, Pennsylvania

Can Knick bring her claim in federal court before going through state litigation first?

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NRAvCuomoandNYDFS
Case Explainer

The NRA’s lawsuit against NY and Governor Cuomo, explained with infographics.

The NRA sued New York and Governor Cuomo. This infographic explains each side’s First Amendment argument.

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MassachusettsvEPA
Case Explainer

How Kavanaugh could change the Supreme Court’s positions on climate change regulation

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh has expressed views in line with Scalia’s on the EPA’s ability to regulate on climate change. With Kennedy out, see how the Court’s positions could change.

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JanusvAFSCMEDecision
Case Explainer

Janus v. AFSCME Union (Decided June 27, 2018)

States cannot require public sector employees to pay union fees.

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NIFLAvBecerraDecision
Case Explainer

National Institute of Family and Life Advocates v. Becerra (Decided June 26, 2018)

The California notice requirements affecting women’s health clinics are likely to violate the First Amendment.

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FloridavGeorgiaDecision
Case Explainer

Florida v. Georgia (Decided June 27, 2018)

Florida’s water rights case against Georgia can continue. It should not be dismissed for “redressability.”

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TrumpvHawaiiDecision
Case Explainer

Trump v. Hawaii (Decided June 26, 2018)

Trump’s third version of the travel ban is not likely to violate federal law or the Constitution. The 9th Circuit’s decision halting the order is reversed.

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OhiovAmExDecision
Case Explainer

Ohio v. American Express (Decided June 25, 2018)

The Sherman Act does not prohibit the Amex contract with the merchants because Ohio et al. have not shown anticompetitive effects on cardholders.

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