Report: Increase in Supreme Court Rulings Issued Without Public Explanation

A ProPublica analysis indicates that a majority of Supreme Court rulings are now issued through the 'shadow docket,' a process characterized by limited public justification and minimal transparency. This shift represents a change in how the Court handles emergency requests and procedural orders compared to traditional full-opinion rulings.

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