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The Supreme Court denied certiorari this morning in Shea v. Kerry, PLF's case challenging the Department of State's race-based hiring practice. This is a disappointing end to a very important case. William Shea was hired as an entry-level Foreign Service officer by the State Department 25 years ago.  At the time of his hiring, however, the Stat ...

Justice Antonin Scalia was one of the most influential Justices in Supreme Court history. During his 30-year stint on the Court, Justice Scalia was a giant figure in the conservative legal movement. Indeed, his ideas have profoundly influenced my legal education and professional development. Justice Scalia's lively opinions made conservative legal ...