The Supreme Court adjourned on June 27, but it still drives the day in Washington as the Justice Department works to find a way around the court's census decision. Meanwhile, here are some data points to ponder about the diversity of the advocates who argued before the court last term, as well as some info about law clerk diversity. Plus, a look at a new campaign to end life tenure for justices, and the legal scholars who have joined it. And we know now when the DACA case will be argued—but who will get the call? Feedback and tips are welcome: Contact us at [email protected] and [email protected], and follow us on Twitter at @Tonymauro and @MarciaCoyle. Thanks for reading!

 

Diversity Data About Supreme Court Advocates and Clerks Last Term

The signs of greater participation by women in all things SCOTUS were visible in the term just ended.

The newest podcast about the court, called Strict Scrutiny, features four women and no men: Leah Litman, Melissa Murray, Jaime Santos, and Kate Shaw.