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Stephen I. Vladeck

Stephen I. Vladeck

Washington Post

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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 8

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 150

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 40

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 7

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 30

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 10

The New York Times

Stephen I. Vladeck

‘There’s Just Too Much Lawlessness’: Three Legal Experts on an Embattled Supreme Court

Grading how the Supreme Court has done so far in Trump 2.0.

03.07.2025 20

The New York Times

Stephen I. Vladeck

The ‘Modest’ Ruling That Could Kneecap Our Legal System

The debate over nationwide injunctions.

17.05.2025 10

The New York Times

Stephen I. Vladeck

The Tom and Daisy Presidency

Trump’s goal isn’t necessarily to win. It’s to break it all.

20.03.2025 10

The New York Times

Stephen I. Vladeck