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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April 20, 2022 | National Law Journal

Kagan Raises SCOTUS 'Legitimacy' Concerns in Miranda Case

Kagan's comments echoed concerns raised in a different context in December arguments in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.

By Marcia Coyle

4 minute read

April 19, 2022 | Supreme Court Brief

Miranda is Back | Suing a Former President | Remembering John Paul Stevens

Good morning and welcome to Supreme Court Brief. The justices have one case this morning to end the first week of the April argument sitting. Lawyers will…

By Marcia Coyle

8 minute read

April 18, 2022 | Supreme Court Brief

Veteran Law School Clinics Step Up | SG Views Sought in Patent, Immunity Cases | SCOTUS & NY Subway

Good morning and welcome to Supreme Court Brief. The court's first case of the day involves U.S. Marine veteran Kevin George's legal quest for disability…

By Marcia Coyle

8 minute read

April 18, 2022 | National Law Journal

Justices Seek Biden Administration's View on Turkish Immunity for Attack on Peaceful Protestors in DC

Turkey claims its presidential security detail is immune from tort liability for its use of physical force against protesters in Washington, D.C.

By Marcia Coyle

3 minute read

April 18, 2022 | Supreme Court Brief

Two First-Timers At the Lectern | Violating the Bankruptcy Clause | Roberts Loses 'Control'

Good morning and welcome to Supreme Court Brief. April arguments signal the approaching end of the Supreme Court term, as well as the justices' busiest…

By Marcia Coyle

9 minute read

April 13, 2022 | National Law Journal

Don Verrilli Steps Into SCOTUS Fray in Race-Based High School Admissions Case

A coalition of parents is asking the justices to reinstate an order blocking a Virginia public school's admissions policy.

By Marcia Coyle

3 minute read

April 12, 2022 | Supreme Court Brief

Justices' Clerk Hiring | Politically-Timed Retirements | 'Justices-In-Waiting'

Good morning and welcome to Supreme Court Brief. The justices hold their private conference tomorrow instead of Friday, which is Good Friday and the beginning…

By Marcia Coyle

6 minute read

April 12, 2022 | National Law Journal

Davis Wright Tremaine, Former NFL Players Team Up for Supreme Court Amicus Brief

Three former NFL players headline the brief filed in this terms key religious freedom case.

By Marcia Coyle

5 minute read

April 11, 2022 | National Law Journal

Justice Thomas' Jan. 6 Vote Propels Recusal Reform in Congress

A number of the proposals had earlier bipartisan support, creating some optimism among those advocating for ethics reforms.

By Marcia Coyle

6 minute read

April 07, 2022 | National Law Journal

Legal Community Reacts With Praise, Sense of History, on Jackson's Confirmation

A cross-section of the nation's legal community, including appellate advocates, law professors, and legal and political advocacy groups, largely praised…

By Marcia Coyle

7 minute read

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