A New Year’s resolution to disagree better Written by In recent years, Americans’ view of political discourse has deteriorated. According to a recent Pew Research survey, nearly 80% of Americans describe the state of political discussion in negative terms. In 2024,...
The impact of Sandra Day O’Connor Written by With the recent passing of Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to serve on the United States Supreme Court, it’s worth remembering the impact she had on several foundational issues that are priorities for Sutherland...
Amicus briefs: What they are and how they impact court cases Written by In the media surrounding a high-profile court case, the term “amicus curiae brief” often surfaces. For non-lawyers, this may prompt the question: What is an amicus curiae brief (amicus brief for...
America’s experiment with free speech Written by Amid the war between Israel and Hamas, people across the globe have made their opinions and voices heard, often through public protests. In response, some countries have taken action to silence the voices of those...
The evolution of free speech in America Written by In a recent Insights article, Bill Duncan, Sutherland Institute’s constitutional law and religious freedom policy fellow, wrote about the Supreme Court’s 2023-24 term and important cases regarding freedom of speech...
