Religious Liberty, Public Duty, and the Limits of Office

The recent petition seeking to revive challenges to same sex marriage rights has once again placed the constitutional clash between religious freedom and public duty at the forefront of legal discourse. At its center is a familiar figure, Kim Davis, the Kentucky county clerk who, after the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Obergefell v. Hodges (2015), refused to issue marriage licenses to same sex couples, citing her personal religious beliefs.

Is the Supreme Court Reshaping the Balance of American Power?

As a law student, I am trained to believe that the Constitution is more than parchment. It is a guidepost, a living compact between people and government. But the recent United States Supreme Court term sends a chilling message.

Defying the Court: President Trump’s Assault on the Rule of Law

On April 10, 2025, the United States Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling ordering the federal government to facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador. The Court ruled that his removal violated federal immigration law and constitutional due process. The order was clear and constitutionally binding.