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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October 31, 2022 | Law.com

Veteran Advocates At the Lectern | Dueling Over History | Caseload Disaster?

The justices are back, and they start the morning with a potential blockbuster: The fate of affirmative action in high education.

By Marcia Coyle

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October 28, 2022 | National Law Journal

Don't Block Release of Arizona GOP Chair's Phone Records, Jan. 6 Committee Tells SCOTUS

The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol urged the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday to reject Arizona GOP Chair Kelli…

By Marcia Coyle

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October 27, 2022 | National Law Journal

No Reason to Delay Sen. Lindsey Graham's Grand Jury Testimony, Prosecutor Tells SCOTUS

The grand jury is seeking testimony from Graham who, Willis said, participated in at least two telephone calls with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger in November 2020.

By Marcia Coyle

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October 26, 2022 | National Law Journal

Special Master in MoneyGram Feud at SCOTUS Has Surprise Change of Mind

"Upon reading the arguments before the Supreme Court and returning to the record in the case, I can no longer subscribe to the entirety of the recommendations I made to the Supreme Court," the special master said in an order Wednesday.

By Marcia Coyle

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October 26, 2022 | National Law Journal

Justice Kagan Pauses Release of Arizona GOP Chair's Phone Records to Jan. 6 Committee

"This is an unprecedented case with profound precedential implications for future congressional investigations and political associational rights under the First Amendment," said the petition filed on behalf of Kelli Ward.

By Marcia Coyle

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October 25, 2022 | Supreme Court Brief

Looking Back at a Battle for Affirmative Action: Latham's Gregory Garre

Latham & Watkins's Greg Garre offers memories and advice on his Supreme Court appearance defending affirmative action policies in Texas.

By Marcia Coyle

7 minute read

October 24, 2022 | National Law Journal

Will Clarence Thomas Stay Involved in Lindsey Graham's Jan. 6 Testimony Challenge?

Thomas issued a temporary stay Monday, but questions remain on whether he will continue his involvement given his wife's involvement in attempting to overturn the 2020 election results.

By Marcia Coyle

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October 21, 2022 | National Law Journal

Sen. Lindsey Graham Asks SCOTUS to Halt His Georgia Grand Jury Testimony

Jones Day partner Don McGahn filed the senator's petition at the Supreme Court.

By Marcia Coyle

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October 21, 2022 | National Law Journal

Will a Divided Supreme Court 'Ratchet Down' Its Decision Making? Justice Kagan Says 'Time Will Tell'

"[T]ime will tell whether this is a court that can get back to finding common ground..." Kagan said during an appearance Friday.

By Marcia Coyle

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