Supreme Court Is Split on What to Call the ‘Shadow Docket’

Critics call the expedited rulings, which have become routine in the second Trump administration, the “shadow docket.” The justices have other ideas.

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Some Programs for Black Students Become ‘Illegal D.E.I.’ Under Trump

Districts aiming to hire Black teachers, add Black history classes and talk about white privilege are increasingly under scrutiny, raising questions about what is legal, and also what works.

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The Fight Between Trump and Public Schools Over DEI Escalates

Can President Trump withhold federal money for low-income students? A brewing fight over diversity, equity and inclusion programs may force the courts to decide.

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Will Religion’s Remarkable Winning Streak at the Supreme Court Continue?

The court, which has been receptive to claims from religious groups, particularly Christian ones, will hear three major cases in the coming weeks.

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