SCOTUSblog 1.2.1

Stay informed about breaking Supreme Court news and commentary with SCOTUSblog's comprehensive electronic media and online coverage. Gain complete access to filings and coverage for all merits cases and the most important petitions. Delve into multimedia resources including statistics, videos, and polls. Explore top headlines for essential stories and contrast perspectives on cases from guest contributors through Special Features.

• TOP HEADLINES: Quickly browse the updating feed of today’s news and read each story in full
• CASE FILINGS: Access briefs and coverage for all merits cases and top petitions
• STATISTICS: Learn about the present Supreme Court term in comparison to past practices
• ACCESS: Enjoy access to special features, video resources, and a calendar
• POLLS: Engage by sharing your views on pressing questions regarding the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is a vital institution in our democracy, yet information about its inner workings can be difficult to find. SCOTUSblog, a non-profit committed to offering unbiased, in-depth coverage of the Supreme Court according to the highest journalistic and ethical standards, addresses this gap with no cost to readers and without commercial sponsorship or advertisements.

Over the past 15 years, SCOTUSblog has evolved into a critical resource for legal practitioners and non-lawyers interested in the Supreme Court. The blog delivers detailed coverage of various court cases, accompanied by access to all relevant filings. Specifically, we present petitions for certiorari – requests for the court to review a case on its merits – that raise significant legal issues. Additionally, we report on every “merits” case – roughly 75 cases the court agrees to hear each year – at least three times: before and after oral argument, as well as after the decision. Furthermore, we offer real-time and interactive coverage of the court’s opinions through a live blog, where we discuss the implications of decisions and engage with readers’ queries.

Our coverage extends beyond individual cases to examine broader trends and issues. We curate a daily “round-up” of court coverage and commentary by various news outlets and websites without ideological bias, alongside court statistics. Moreover, we feature analytical pieces and special projects highlighting topics ranging from potential nominees to retired justices' legacies. Supplementary materials like a glossary of terms and a summary of Supreme Court procedures aim to elucidate the court's operations.