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Stephen I. Vladeck

Stephen I. Vladeck

Washington Post

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Another Major Precedent Crumbles at the Supreme Court. 3 Legal Scholars Assess the Fallout.

What it means to have a “no ifs, ands or quasis about it” problem.

01.07.2026 30

The New York Times

Stephen I. Vladeck

Trump Will Lose the Birthright Citizenship Case. But in a Way, He’s Already Won.

The case is open-and-shut on the merits. But its procedural course still leaves plenty of room for Trump administration overreach.

01.04.2026 30

The New York Times

Stephen I. Vladeck

Local Prosecution Is the Answer to Federal Lawlessness

State and local prosecutions could produce deterrent effects that are so desperately needed now.

26.01.2026 200

The New York Times

Stephen I. Vladeck

Looks Like the Supreme Court Will Continue to Overturn the 20th Century

A case over a firing at the F.T.C. has far-reaching implications for the federal government.

09.12.2025 70

The New York Times

Stephen I. Vladeck

No, Trump Can’t Deploy Troops to Wherever He Wants

The president’s claims about cities don’t hold up.

07.10.2025 30

The New York Times

Stephen I. Vladeck

‘Hypercharged’ Is the Only Word for This Supreme Court

Three legal experts on an action-packed Supreme Court, as it enters a new term.

30.09.2025 60

The New York Times

Stephen I. Vladeck

This Attack on a Federal Judge Is Preposterous

Once again, it looks like Pam Bondi’s Justice Department is attempting to undermine the rule of law.

04.08.2025 30

The New York Times

Stephen I. Vladeck