Idea Exchange
The Federal Courts Have Become Another Political Branch
February 2, 2026
William L. Kovacs Since 2006, trust in the federal courts has declined from 60% to 35%. While confidence in the…
The Constitution Does Not Confer Power—It Limits It
January 19, 2026
William L. Kovacs It was unsettling to read, recently, a senior White House official assert that “nobody’s going to fight…
What Lurks in Supreme Court’s Shadow Docket? A Star Chamber
William L. Kovacs
January 5, 2026
The U.S. Supreme Court has taken on a new and troubling persona since the start of the Trump administration. Historically,…
