American Law at 250: The Supreme Court and Democracy Past EventJuly 9, 2026 American Law at 250: The Supreme Court and Democracy Please join the Center for American Progress for a discussion of how the Supreme Court has transitioned into a blatantly political entity and what needs to be done to free it from political capture and reestablish it as a defender—not an enemy—of American democracy. Online via Zoom Jul 9, 2026
Point: Supreme Court Didn’t Just Weaken the Constitution — It Became Anti-Constitutional In the NewsJuly 9, 2026 Point: Supreme Court Didn’t Just Weaken the Constitution — It Became Anti-Constitutional In an op-ed for Inside Sources, Devon Ombres argues that the Supreme Court significantly undermined the U.S. Constitution in its most recent term. Jul 9, 2026 Inside Sources Devon Ombres
Government Insiders Must Be Prevented From Profiting on Prediction Markets at the Expense of National Security ReportJuly 9, 2026 Government Insiders Must Be Prevented From Profiting on Prediction Markets at the Expense of National Security Government employees’ use of insider information to profit on prediction markets raises both national security and ethical concerns, and there are several steps Congress and the president should take, including completely banning government employees’ use of prediction markets as a condition of employment. Jul 9, 2026 Alexandra Thornton, Devon Ombres, Allison McManus
The Supreme Court’s Continuing Role in Undermining American Democracy: The 2025–2026 Term in Review ArticleJuly 7, 2026 The Supreme Court’s Continuing Role in Undermining American Democracy: The 2025–2026 Term in Review The Supreme Court’s 2025 term furthered a far-right agenda that undermines the Constitution and the interests of the American people in favor of the powerful and special interests. Jul 7, 2026 Devon Ombres
The SAVE Act May Be Stalled in Congress, But State Versions Are Being Advanced All Across the Country ReportJune 29, 2026 The SAVE Act May Be Stalled in Congress, But State Versions Are Being Advanced All Across the Country Fourteen states now have SAVE Act-like laws on the books requiring Americans to provide proof of their citizenship, chiefly a passport or birth certificate, to register to vote or stay registered; more are following in their footsteps. Jun 29, 2026 Gréta Bedekovics, Devon Ombres
How Trump’s Potential Settlement Could Shield His Family and Businesses From Investigation ArticleJune 1, 2026 How Trump’s Potential Settlement Could Shield His Family and Businesses From Investigation The Trump-DOJ settlement could clear the entire Trump family and organization of any potential wrongdoing committed before May 19, 2026. Jun 1, 2026 Devon Ombres
The Supreme Court’s Callais Decisions Undermine the Voting Rights Act and Sow Election Chaos ArticleMay 6, 2026 The Supreme Court’s Callais Decisions Undermine the Voting Rights Act and Sow Election Chaos The Supreme Court is disregarding decades of its own conservative precedent—and the bedrock Purcell principle—in an ongoing quest to undermine voting rights. May 6, 2026 Hayley Durudogan, Devon Ombres
The Trump Administration Has No Legal Authority To Invoke National Security and Take Over Elections ArticleMarch 3, 2026 The Trump Administration Has No Legal Authority To Invoke National Security and Take Over Elections As long recognized by courts, the U.S. Constitution gives primary authority to states to set the rules for elections, with no role for presidents. Mar 3, 2026 Devon Ombres, Michael Sozan, Gréta Bedekovics
Is the U.S. Supreme Court Preparing To Undermine Campaign Finance Reforms Again? ArticleDecember 2, 2025 Is the U.S. Supreme Court Preparing To Undermine Campaign Finance Reforms Again? The court could create a way for special interests to bypass campaign contribution limits and allow the further corruption of electoral politics. Dec 2, 2025 Devon Ombres
Louisiana v. Callais: The End of the Voting Rights Act? ArticleOctober 10, 2025 Louisiana v. Callais: The End of the Voting Rights Act? Louisiana v. Callais puts Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act in the Supreme Court’s crosshairs and could result in the elimination of the last remaining bulwark against racial discrimination in voting. Oct 10, 2025 Devon Ombres
Trump’s ‘Compact’ With Colleges Will Put University Presidents in Legal Jeopardy ArticleOctober 10, 2025 Trump’s ‘Compact’ With Colleges Will Put University Presidents in Legal Jeopardy The White House’s proposed Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education is unconstitutional, unlawful, and will put universities and their administrators at direct risk from a politicized Justice Department. Oct 10, 2025 Ben Olinsky, Viviann Anguiano, Devon Ombres, 2 More Sara Partridge, Hayley Durudogan
Counterpoint: SCOTUS Isn’t Drifting Rightward — the Pedal Is to the Floor ArticleOctober 2, 2025 Counterpoint: SCOTUS Isn’t Drifting Rightward — the Pedal Is to the Floor In an op-ed published by InsideSources, Devon Ombres discusses the Supreme Court’s brazen rightward lean and what we can expect to see from this term. Oct 2, 2025 InsideSources Devon Ombres
20 Years of the Roberts Court: The Chief Justice’s Legacy and the Coming Term Past EventSeptember 30, 2025 20 Years of the Roberts Court: The Chief Justice’s Legacy and the Coming Term Please join the Center for American Progress for a virtual event that will dive into 20 years of the Roberts court and the upcoming Supreme Court term. Online only Sep 30, 2025
Previewing the 2025–2026 Supreme Court Term: 20 Years of the Roberts Court ArticleSeptember 30, 2025 Previewing the 2025–2026 Supreme Court Term: 20 Years of the Roberts Court The Supreme Court is once again poised to transform American law by expanding presidential power and limiting constitutional rights. Sep 30, 2025 Devon Ombres, Hayley Durudogan
Does a Politically Directed Department of Justice Merit the Presumption of Regularity? ReportSeptember 17, 2025 Does a Politically Directed Department of Justice Merit the Presumption of Regularity? Federal courts should begin—and litigants should ask them—to take notice of rampant irregularity coming out of the Department of Justice. Sep 17, 2025 Devon Ombres
There Is No Legal Basis for the FBI To Arrest Quorum-Breaking Texas Legislators ArticleAugust 7, 2025 There Is No Legal Basis for the FBI To Arrest Quorum-Breaking Texas Legislators Breaking quorum in the Texas legislature is a tradition nearly as old as the state itself and, by law, should be handled by state officials, not the federal government. Aug 7, 2025 Devon Ombres
Trump v. United States: Revisiting the Presidential Immunity Ruling 1 Year Later ReportJuly 31, 2025 Trump v. United States: Revisiting the Presidential Immunity Ruling 1 Year Later The right-wing Supreme Court appears to have learned little from its decision to grant the president immunity for criminal acts—and the president is taking full advantage of the ruling. Jul 31, 2025 Devon Ombres
Previewing the End of the 2024–25 Supreme Court Term: Major Cases and the Shadow Docket Past EventMay 20, 2025 Previewing the End of the 2024–25 Supreme Court Term: Major Cases and the Shadow Docket Please join the Center for American Progress for a virtual event that will preview the end of the 2024-25 Supreme Court term. Online only May 20, 2025
The President and Constitutional Violations: Will the Federal Courts Contain the President’s Power Grabs? ArticleMay 20, 2025 The President and Constitutional Violations: Will the Federal Courts Contain the President’s Power Grabs? It is up to the U.S. Supreme Court to do its duty to uphold constitutional checks and balances on President Donald Trump’s efforts to expand his powers beyond what the U.S. Constitution allows. May 20, 2025 Devon Ombres
What To Know About the Supreme Court Case on Birthright Citizenship and Nationwide Injunctions ArticleMay 12, 2025 What To Know About the Supreme Court Case on Birthright Citizenship and Nationwide Injunctions On May 15, the Supreme Court will hear oral argument in a case challenging the nationwide injunctions that stopped President Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship from going into effect. May 12, 2025 Hayley Durudogan, Devon Ombres
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