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Kentaji Brown Jackson speaking at a podium on a stage in an auditorium

Opinion | Ketanji Brown Jackson Includes Black Americans in the Story of the Nation’s Search for Equality

by Austin Sarat August 17, 2026August 17, 2026

Austin Sarat writes about the significance of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s opinion in the recent birthright citizenship case.

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson speaks

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Justice Jackson Warns of ‘Existential Threat’ as U.S. Supreme Court Majority Strikes at Nationwide Injunctions

by Mark Sherman and Associated Press June 27, 2025June 27, 2025

A hand holding up a pink sign that reads "I Stand With Planned Parenthood"

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States Can Cut Off Medicaid Funding to Planned Parenthood, US Supreme Court Rules

by Lindsay Whitehurst and Associated Press June 26, 2025June 26, 2025

A photo of John Cook, a White man with gray shoulder-length hair, a gray beard, glasses and a green shirt. Cook is looking into the camera while standing outdoors under a tree.

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‘A Life Sentence.’ How Mississippi’s Forever Voting Ban Keeps Thousands From the Polls.

by Caleb Bedillion and The Marshall Project - Jackson October 2, 2024January 30, 2026

Anti-abortion demonstrators protest outside the Supreme Court with signs that say things like "Keep murder out of my emergency room"

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Emergency Abortions Allowed in Idaho For Now, Prematurely Posted U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Says

by Lindsay Whitehurst and Associated Press June 26, 2024June 26, 2024

Fani Willis, in red dress, testifies in court. One hand is partially raised while she speaks

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Fani Willis’ Testimony Evokes Long-Standing Frustrations For Black Women Leaders

by Matt Brown, Jocelyn Noveck and Associated Press February 20, 2024September 17, 2024

Tate Reeves speaking

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Gov. Reeves Celebrates Affirmative Action Ruling: ‘Their Race Is Not To Blame For Everything’

by Ashton Pittman June 30, 2023June 11, 2024

Ketanji Brown Jackson speaking at a mic

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Mississippi Jim Crow Felony Voting Law Will Remain After Supreme Court Denies Appeal

by Ashton Pittman June 30, 2023June 11, 2024

Associate Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas speak in front of a blue curtain

A Diverse Supreme Court grapples With Affirmative Action, Meaning of ‘Equal Protection’

by Miguel Schor and Erin Lain February 15, 2023June 11, 2024