Are Republicans Ramping Up for an Attack on Marriage Equality? Elie Mystal, The Nation
How Texas Became the Most Virulently Anti-Trans State in America Roxanna Asgarian, New York Magazine
The Law Alone Can’t Halt the Christian Right’s Crusade Against Abortion and LGBTQ Rights Melissa Gira Grant, New Republic
Historic Supreme Court confirmation comes at a time when some in the GOP are trying to reverse LGBTQ rights Brandon Tensley, CNN
Senate confirms Jackson as first Black woman on US Supreme Court Lawrence Hurley, Andrew Chung, and Richard Cowan, Reuters
From judge to justice in 6 weeks: How Schumer got Jackson confirmed Marianne Levine and Burgess Everett, Politico
‘We Belong in These Spaces’: Jackson’s Successors Reflect on Her Nomination Linda Qiu, New York Times
Ketanji Brown Jackson Was a Public Defender. Here’s Why That’s a Great Thing. Garrett Epps, Washington Monthly
Anita Hill: The Senate Judiciary Committee mistreated Judge Jackson. I should know. Anita Hill, Washington Post
Cruz and Cotton cut to the chase on GOP’s suspicion of defense lawyers Aaron Blake, Washington Post
Conservatives Say They Care About the Constitution. Until They Talk About Criminal Justice. Steven Greenhut, Reason
The Republican Party is still fractured on criminal justice reform Li Zhou, Vox
Adams banked his mayoralty on public safety. Crime skyrocketed during his first 100 days in office. Erin Durkin and Sally Goldenberg, Politico
As Adams Toughens on Crime, Some Fear a Return to ‘90s Era Policing Katie Glueck and Ashley Southall, New York Times
New York Toughens Bail Law in $220 Billion Budget Agreement Luis Ferré-Sadurní and Grace Ashford, New York Times
Undoing New York bail reform proves fear wins Al Taylor, New York Daily News
Governor bail reform plan disastrous for Rikers Island Alana Sivin, Forward
Report sought by governor recommends reducing prison population in health crises Naoka Foreman, Nevada Independent
Will Biden Keep His Word and Pardon Federal Cannabis Offenders? Ben Burgis, The Nation
The Movement to Decarcerate Los Angeles Targets Judicial Elections Piper French, Bolts Magazine