Merrick Garland Archives

Amy Coney Barrett is conservative. New data shows us how conservative.

Morgan L.W. Hazelton, Matthew E.K. Hall, Jeffrey J. Harden, and Jason Windett - October 21, 2020

Her confirmation would shift the Supreme Court further ideologically than any other appointment in the past 40 years.

Eileen Braman - October 5, 2020

Here’s how they think about it.

Elizabeth Simas and Alex Badas - September 27, 2020

Before Republicans vote on Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the high court, they may wish to check public opinion

Robinson Woodward-Burns - September 23, 2020

Democrats can play constitutional hardball, too

Daniel Carpenter - August 4, 2020

If the game is constitutional hardball, Democrats could try this play

Sarah Binder - December 29, 2019

Expect the Nancy and Mitch show to keep delivering surprises.

Sarah Binder - September 26, 2019

Four insights into why now — and what’s next

Todd N. Tucker - June 21, 2019

They may care less about the president’s trade agenda than gutting the administrative state.

Michael J. Nelson and Amanda Driscoll - March 26, 2019

Putting more justices on the Supreme Court might not backfire as spectacularly as many expect.

Sarah Binder - December 27, 2018

Five takeaways from a year of one-party rule.