Rule Of Law Or Rule By Law? SCOTUS Gets Its Chance To Halt Trump’s Rampage—Or Greenlight It In the NewsApril 7, 2025 Rule Of Law Or Rule By Law? SCOTUS Gets Its Chance To Halt Trump’s Rampage—Or Greenlight It In an op-ed published by Talking Points Memo, Devon Ombres discusses the U.S. Supreme Court’s role in four key Trump administration-centered cases that touch on everything from deportations and birthright citizenship to funding cuts and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Apr 7, 2025 Talking Points Memo Devon Ombres
The Supreme Court’s Final Test Approaches In the NewsFebruary 18, 2025 The Supreme Court’s Final Test Approaches In an op-ed published by Talking Points Memo, Devon Ombres unpacks President Donald Trump’s thirst for unchecked power and how the U.S. Supreme Court may be gearing up to green-light it. Feb 18, 2025 Talking Points Memo Devon Ombres
Domestic Deployment of the Military: The Past, Present, and Potential Future ReportFebruary 4, 2025 Domestic Deployment of the Military: The Past, Present, and Potential Future Since the founding of the United States, domestic deployment of the military has been a move of last resort; that may be about to change. Feb 4, 2025 Hayley Durudogan, Sydney Bryant, Devon Ombres
The U.S. Judiciary and Democratic Backsliding: Perspectives on the Role of Courts in Autocratic Governments Past EventJanuary 16, 2025 The U.S. Judiciary and Democratic Backsliding: Perspectives on the Role of Courts in Autocratic Governments Please join the Center for American Progress and Court Accountability for a discussion on the connection between courts and authoritarian movements at home and around the world. Online only Jan 16, 2025
Counterpoint: Supreme Court Is Headed Further Right Next Term In the NewsOctober 3, 2024 Counterpoint: Supreme Court Is Headed Further Right Next Term Devon Ombres writes in "DC Journal" about the future of the U.S. Supreme Court. Oct 3, 2024 DC Journal Devon Ombres
The Future of American Rule of Law: The 2024 SCOTUS Term and the Need for Reforms Past EventSeptember 26, 2024 The Future of American Rule of Law: The 2024 SCOTUS Term and the Need for Reforms Join the Center for American Progress for an event discussing the rights at risk in the 2024 SCOTUS term and the need for reform of the high court. Center for American Progress Sep 26, 2024
Previewing the 2024 Supreme Court Term: The Continuing Attack on American Rule of Law ArticleSeptember 25, 2024 Previewing the 2024 Supreme Court Term: The Continuing Attack on American Rule of Law The Supreme Court will continue to hear cases this term that could roll back Americans’ rights and undermine protections for workers, public health, and the environment. Sep 25, 2024 Devon Ombres, Jeevna Sheth
The Supreme Court’s Presidential Immunity Case, the Threat to Democracy, and the Path Forward Past EventJuly 25, 2024 The Supreme Court’s Presidential Immunity Case, the Threat to Democracy, and the Path Forward Please join the Center for American Progress for a virtual event that will address the threats the current U.S. Supreme Court and a future president could pose to the foundation of American democracy. Online only Jul 25, 2024
Combining Ethics and Term Limits Strengthens Efforts To Rein in a Supreme Court Run Amok ArticleJuly 25, 2024 Combining Ethics and Term Limits Strengthens Efforts To Rein in a Supreme Court Run Amok Supreme Court decisions undermining the rule of law and weakening constitutional checks and balances exemplify the need for term limits for justices, a binding code of ethics, and additional reforms to rein in an out-of-control judiciary. Jul 25, 2024 Devon Ombres, Jeevna Sheth, Ben Olinsky
The Supreme Court Has Fully Embraced an Antidemocratic, Right-Wing Agenda ArticleJuly 3, 2024 The Supreme Court Has Fully Embraced an Antidemocratic, Right-Wing Agenda The Supreme Court has taken off its mask this term by creating unconstitutional de facto immunity for future presidents who act illegally and by gutting the ability of public agencies and Congress to protect Americans from abuse by right-wing special interests. Jul 3, 2024 Devon Ombres
The Major SCOTUS Cases: Threats to the Rule of Law Posed by the Supreme Court’s 2023 Term ArticleJune 18, 2024 The Major SCOTUS Cases: Threats to the Rule of Law Posed by the Supreme Court’s 2023 Term The Supreme Court’s decisions in the coming days are likely to wrest away basic personal freedoms and stop public agencies from keeping Americans safe at the behest of billionaires and corporations. Jun 18, 2024 Devon Ombres
Challenges to the Rule of Law: A Pre-End-of-Term Supreme Court Review Past EventMay 29, 2024 Challenges to the Rule of Law: A Pre-End-of-Term Supreme Court Review Please join the Center for American Progress for a virtual event with expert panelists discussing the implications of the decisions being handed down by the Supreme Court in the next month. May 29, 2024