Stephen I Vladeck in the Media

Literary Hub June 4, 2024

How the Supreme Court Changes Laws Behind Closed Doors

Professor Steve Vladeck authors an article that points out how the Supreme Court’s blockbuster decisions has distracted the public from other significant stories about the Court and the justices. He also states that the challenge is striking the right balance between an independent Court and an unaccountable one.

NPR June 1, 2024

The Supreme Court will consider Trump’s immunity from criminal prosecution

Professor Steve Vladeck weighs in on the considerations the Supreme Court must make regarding former president Donald Trump's criminal prosecution.

Bloomberg Law May 22, 2024

Justices Forced to Explain Shadow Docket Rulings Under New Bill

Professor Steve Vladeck's testimony is used to provide insight on the "shadow docket" amidst new legislation pushing for increased transparency in such rulings.

CNN May 16, 2024

Opinion: Clarence Thomas led Supreme Court majority in upholding consumer protections

Professor Steve Vladeck discusses the recent Supreme Court ruling upholding consumer protections, offering insight into how the action compares to decisions made in the Fifth Circuit.

CNN May 15, 2024

Supreme Court allows second majority-Black district in Louisiana over liberal dissents

Professor Steve Vladeck discusses the Supreme Court decision to allow a second majority-Black district in Louisiana, bringing attention to its potential impact on future election-year voting cases.

MSNBC May 4, 2024

The familiar irony at the bottom of Trump’s selective prosecution argument

Professor Steve Vladeck provides an opinion piece discussing the irony of former President Donald Trump's prosecution.

Newsweek May 2, 2024

Donald Trump’s Latest Move in Mar-a-Lago Case ‘Doomed’

Professor Steve Vladeck weighs in on the proceedings of former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago case, including Trump's selective prosecution argument.

CNN April 27, 2024

How Justice Amy Coney Barrett drove the Supreme Court’s debate on abortion and Trump immunity

Professor Steve Vladeck contends that Justice Amy Coney Barrett will have a critical vote in upcoming divisive cases.

CNN April 26, 2024

In Trump’s immunity case, John Roberts has quite a mess in front of him

Professor Steve Vladeck weighs in on Donald Trump's immunity case, predicting that Chief Justice John Roberts likely will decide the prosecution's fate.

CNN Politics April 25, 2024

Supreme Court hears arguments on Trump immunity case

Professor Steve Vladeck weighs in on Supreme Court arguments in the Trump immunity case, discussing the case's likelihood to move forward given recent developments.

Mother Jones April 24, 2024

These Conservative Christian Lawyers Are Helping States Defend Their Abortion Bans

Professor Steve Vladeck raises ethical concerns over Idaho attorney general Raul Labrador's hiring of the Alliance Defending Freedom to represent the state of Idaho in several court cases.

The New York Times April 10, 2024

Senate Leaders Look to Curb ‘Judge Shopping’ but in Different Ways

Professor Steve Vladeck expresses concern over the practicality of Senator Mitch McConnell's proposed legislation that would prevent single-district court judges from issuing nationwide injunctions, but applauds Congress's bipartisan efforts to address judge shopping.