Empirical SCOTUS is a recurring series by Adam Feldman that looks at Supreme Court data, primarily in the form of opinions and oral arguments, to provide insights into the justices’ decision making and

When the Supreme Court, led by Justice Neil Gorsuch, ruled in 2020 that federal law protected transgender workers from discrimination, the justices appeared to launch a new era of rights for a historically shunned group.

The Supreme Court made sharp oral remarks on stray dog attacks, warning that states and dog lovers could be held accountable and pay heavy compensation in cases of deaths and injuries.