Justice Kennedy’s Travel-Ban Opinion, in Light of His Retirement

Kennedy did have more to say in his farewell concurrence—and it seems appropriate, somehow, that his goodbye was a concurrence, rather than a majority opinion or a dissent.

Does the Supreme Court Need a Code of Conduct?

The Justices of the Supreme Court are the only judges in the United States who are not bound by a formal, full-blown ethics code.

Heavyweight

There is some irony in Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s reputation for reserve, because she is, by far, the current Court’s most accomplished litigator.

Benched

Historically, the struggle over judicial review has been part of a larger struggle over judicial independence: the freedom of the judiciary from the other branches of government, from political influence, and, especially, from moneyed interests.

Number Nine

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Christopher Moltisanti / The Sopranos S2E9: From where to eternity

Happy 101st Birthday, William S. Burroughs.

“How I hate those who are dedicated to producing conformity.”