The Justin Wolfe Case: Hidden Evidence and Fourth Circuit Ruling
Learn how the Justin Wolfe case unfolded, from a capital murder prosecution and hidden evidence to federal review, a later guilty plea, and its lasting fallout.
Kiryas Joel v. Grumet: The Ruling, Scalia’s Dissent, and Aftermath
Learn how Kiryas Joel v. Grumet shaped Establishment Clause law, from the New York statute and the Court's reasoning to the dissent and what followed.
Dred Scott Case: Ruling, Dissents, and Constitutional Aftermath
Learn how the Dred Scott case unfolded, from the lawsuit's origins and the Supreme Court's ruling to the political fallout and constitutional reversal.
Who Shot Swavy? Motive, Investigation, Trial, and Appeal
Learn how the case against the man who shot Swavy unfolded, from the night of the killing and its gang backdrop through the investigation, trial, and appeal.
Did Gideon v. Wainwright Have a Dissenting Opinion?
Learn how the Gideon v Wainwright dissenting opinion question breaks down, from the unanimous ruling and concurrences to the earlier dissent it overturned.
The Carla Walker Case: 1974 Murder, DNA, and McCurley’s Plea
Learn how the Carla Walker case unfolded, from the cold-case abduction to the DNA breakthrough, guilty plea, sentencing, and legislative legacy.
What the Olmstead Act Means for People With Disabilities
Learn how the Olmstead Act shapes community living for people with disabilities, from who it covers and how services are funded to protecting your rights.
Aikens v. Debow: Economic Loss Rule and Special Relationship
Learn how Aikens v. Debow shapes economic loss claims in West Virginia, from the underlying accident to the legal framework courts apply and its narrow exceptions.
Jeffrey MacDonald Case: Evidence, Stoeckley, and DNA Appeals
Learn how the Jeffrey MacDonald case unfolded, from the Fort Bragg killings and evidence through military and federal prosecution to ongoing appeals.
Davis v. United States: Good-Faith Exception and Its Limits
Learn how Davis v. United States shaped the good-faith exception, from the Court's reasoning to its limits and impact on police and defendants.