SCOTUS Watch

The Schoolhouse Gate is a book from a couple years ago that is labeled as the first full press look at constitutional history of the rights of schoolchildren. As a whole, I found it worthwhile but at times felt it skipped over some stuff. Why exactly did the religion chapter not start with Everson? And, I have mixed feelings about vouchers, but its dismissive take on the dissent in that case was a tad lacking. But, I realize, lots to cover. As to the overall theme, I think you can give too much attention to the Supreme Court here, even court-wise.

The Supreme Court is in recess and there isn't an execution scheduled this week, but it did drop some rules last week. Do not see them on the "Rules and Guidance" page, one more case the website is a tad lacking. The Chief Justice, who wrote about civics and the role of judges to inform in his annual report, for one thing could have dropped an examiner or letter for the general public (instead of just for the press) about his role as presiding officer of the impeachment trial. They are back for a conference on the 21st; orals last week.