White House Ballroom Case

The East Wing is gone, a 90,000-square-foot ballroom is going up, and the Supreme Court still has not decided whether the project is legal. That […]

Worcester v. Georgia (1832)

Some Supreme Court decisions expanded freedom. Others took decades or generations to correct. And this one showed what can happen when the Supreme Court makes […]

Norman v. Xytex (2020)

Choosing a sperm donor is an incredibly personal decision. Families may look at health history, education, family background and other information before making a choice. […]

Kelo v. City of New London (2005)

Imagine owning your home, paying your taxes, and having no plans to move. Then your city tells you it wants your property. Not because it […]

Apple v. Pepper (2019)

Can Apple take a cut of every App Store sale but say Apple customers can’t sue them over what they pay? No, no they can’t. […]

Why Do Four States Call Themselves Commonwealths?

Are there really 50 states? Absolutely. But four of them use a slightly different name. Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Kentucky officially call themselves commonwealths. So […]

What is a U.S. Territory?

You can be born in America, be a U.S. citizen, and still not be able to vote for president. Welcome to U.S. territories. We hear […]

What Makes a Dollar Worth $1?

If you have a $20 bill in your pocket, what actually makes it worth $20? It’s not gold. You can’t walk into the Federal Reserve, […]