The next step in making D.C. and other cities safe is to institute the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, which rests in the ...

Republicans’ use of the little-known law could require agencies to get congressional approval for land management plans, ...

The Supreme Court’s conservative supermajority appeared open to weakening the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965 in a way ...

The Supreme Court appears ready to hobble the landmark civil-rights law. What does that mean for Black voters, democracy, and ...

The Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments Wednesday in a major voting rights case, Louisiana v. Callais, that threatens to undermine the Voting Rights Act. Follow here for the latest live news ...

Our leaders are letting the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) die. But, maybe that’s okay. It’s time for a National ...

Have you seen anything online about getting a fourth stimulus check this year? If so, here's what to know and why it isn't ...

The Louisiana v. Callais case would have far-reaching consequences on congressional maps and the Voting Rights Act.

After an impassioned set of arguments Wednesday over the 1965 Voting Rights Act, the question is whether Justice Brett ...

In Brief The recently enacted H.R. 1, the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), extends many of the provisions of the ...

The Supreme Court is deliberating a challenge to the Voting Rights Act, which could impact minority representation in ...

Welcome to The Gavel. Each week, I’ll bring insights and observations about the Supreme Court’s docket, arguments, rulings, ...