There is no doubt that dissents can serve a useful role by explaining when a justice thinks the majority has gone off the deep end. But unanimity also sends its own powerful message - one that might be eclipsed in… — Neal Katyal Copy Share Image
The joy of great fiction is that it transports the reader to another world, where new characters live in otherwise unimaginable ways. It is one of the most powerful ways of generating empathy that I know. — Neal Katyal Copy Share Image
Presidents routinely testify in criminal cases. You know, George W. Bush did it with Valerie Plame. Bill Clinton did it three times with Ken… — Neal Katyal Copy Share Image
I used to walk down the Justice Department on the fifth floor and see all those portraits of legendary attorneys general, Griffin Bell and… — Neal Katyal Copy Share Image
People tend to take more risks in groups than alone. For these reasons, the law has always treated conspiracy harshly. — Neal Katyal Copy Share Image
The Supreme Court has been very clear: when it comes to religious discrimination, you can take intent into consideration. — Neal Katyal Copy Share Image
I have no doubt that if confirmed, Judge Gorsuch would help to restore confidence in the rule of law. His years on the bench… — Neal Katyal Copy Share Image
There is no doubt that dissents can serve a useful role by explaining when a justice thinks the majority has gone off the deep… — Neal Katyal Copy Share Image
One of our Constitution's greatest virtues is that it looks to judges as a source of reasoned, practical, rights-minded decision making. — Neal Katyal Copy Share Image
Appellate advocacy, particularly at the Supreme Court, is really intimate. I mean, you're just a few feet away from the Chief Justice. You know,… — Neal Katyal Copy Share Image
