Thousands of American companies have sued their government since it escalated its tariffs on Chinese imports in 2018 and 2019. This article shows why these lawsuits will ultimately be appealed to the Supreme Court by the U.S. Court of International Trade. Although its power in the geopolitical conflict may be hidden, the Supreme Court will decide the future of the U.S. China trade war. Its consequential ruling may force the Biden administration to amend its policy, setting the precedent for the executive branch's trade authority.

The U.S. government's response to the Klu Klux Klan's abhorrent violence has been limited, in part, due to the government's federalized structure, allowing the KKK to resurge in waves throughout history. In my piece, I explain the court system's undeniable influence over Klan activity, arguing the courts must adopt a "living Constitution" style of interpretation so that the First Amendment no longer protects the organization's members. Finally, the KKK's lingering presence would be squashed, and it would no longer be able to get away with murder.