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Striking a similar decision
UI law professors who signed letter opposing Kavanaugh nomination offer remarks

University of Idaho law professor Elizabeth Brandt saw stark similarities last week between Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearings and Justice Clarence Thomas’ in 1991. Both featured women accusing them of […]

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Constitution Day panel discusses recent decisions
College of Law presents Constitution Day panel discussing high-profile decisions

The University of Idaho College of Law’s Constitution Day presentation Monday focused on the challenges the judiciary faces by highlighting several recent decisions. Panelist comprised of College of Law faculty […]

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Created equal

UI reacts to Supreme Court legalizing same-sex marriage in the US On June 26, 2015, the Supreme Court of the United States made the landmark decision to legalize same-sex marriage […]

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Same-sex marriage on hold

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy granted Idaho’s request for an emergency temporary stay on the immediate legalization of same-sex marriage. The Latah County Clerk’s office received notice Wednesday morning […]

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Supreme Court sneaks peek

Anyone detained for minor offenses could be the next Timothy McVeigh — the Oklahoma City bomber — according to Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy. Kennedy claims anyone arrested should be […]

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Reform is necessary

The U.S. Supreme Court is debating the insurance mandate of President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act. It’s controversial in and out of the court, and understandably so.