Marcia Coyle

Marcia Coyle

Marcia Coyle, based in Washington, covers the U.S. Supreme Court. Contact her at [email protected]. On Twitter: @MarciaCoyle

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December 01, 2023 | National Law Journal

Sandra Day O'Connor, First Female U.S. Supreme Court Justice, Dies

Trailblazing jurist stepped down from the high court in 2006 after nearly 25 years on the bench.

By Marcia Coyle

11 minute read

January 25, 2023 | National Law Journal

Covering History in the Making

U.S. Supreme Court reporter Marcia Coyle looks back at her 35 years of coverage here at The National Law Journal.

By Marcia Coyle

8 minute read

December 20, 2022 | Supreme Court Brief

What to Watch in 2023 | 'In Bonk,' 'On Bonk,' 'En Bank,' What? | Bye, Bye, Taney

With the year rapidly drawing to a close, we focus on 2023 and what to expect in terms of arguments, decisions and other court-related issues.

By Marcia Coyle

9 minute read

December 14, 2022 | Supreme Court Brief

Lyric-Scraping & Hacking | Books, Books, Books! | Historians For Hire?

This week we take a look at a trio of tech-related cases that the justices acted on this week. We also take a peek at some Supreme Court books expected to hit the market in 2023.

By Marcia Coyle

6 minute read

December 12, 2022 | National Law Journal

Justices Won't Halt California's Ban on Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products

R.J. Reynolds had sought an injunction from Justice Elena Kagan, and she referred it to the full court, pending its appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

By Marcia Coyle

3 minute read

December 12, 2022 | National Law Journal

SCOTUS Will Hear 2nd Challenge to Biden Student Debt Relief Plan

The challenge was filed by two student loan borrowers who are represented by Consovoy McCarthy.

By Marcia Coyle

2 minute read

December 08, 2022 | National Law Journal

GOP Judiciary Committee Members Skewered Leader of Influence Scheme Targeting Conservative Justices

Republicans called the former leader of Faith in Action a "pathetic grifter" and a "documented liar" over claims he made that Justice Samuel Alito leaked the court's Hobby Lobby decision in 2014.

By Marcia Coyle

6 minute read

December 07, 2022 | National Law Journal

Roberts, Kavanaugh, Barrett Are Key to Fate of Revolutionary Election Theory

Voting rights groups and many election law scholars believe allowing the independent state legislature theory to survive will have a revolutionary effect on election law in the United States.

By Marcia Coyle

4 minute read

December 06, 2022 | Supreme Court Brief

Bush v. Gore: 'A Legal Voldemort' | Where Are Decisions? | Not So Funny Hypos

We show how Bush v. Gore has played a role in the theory behind the challenge to the North Carolina redistricting case.

By Marcia Coyle

7 minute read

December 06, 2022 | National Law Journal

Justices Scrutinize Government's Authority to Dismiss 'Qui Tam' Whistleblower Lawsuits

Any decision would have repercussions for whistleblowers, and the plaintiff and defense bars.

By Marcia Coyle

5 minute read