Two D.C. think tanks review the recent Supreme Court term and its impact on public policy. First, the American Constitution Society looks at both progressive and conservative perspectives of the Court's decisions. Then, the Federalist Society discusses the emerging trends and the future of the Roberts' Court.

Todd Gaziano, Heritage Foundation, Center for Legal & Justice Studies Director and Cliff Sloan, Slate Magazine, Contributor, discuss the close decisions of this year's Supreme Court session and their implications for future federal law.

With the Supreme Court having concluded the 2007-2008 term, attorneys and Supreme Court watchers review the major cases, including detention rights and gun control, during a Brookings Institution panel. And on Washington Journal, more discussion of the overturned D.C. handgun ban.

Mark Davies, Attorney for District of Columbia and Stephen Halbrook, National Rifle Association, Board Member discuss the Supreme Court Rulings on the DC Gun Ban case.

Washington, DC Mayor Adrian Fenty and other public officials respond to the Supreme Court's decision that lifts the ban on handgun ownership in the District of Columbia, and to respond to reporters' questions.

The Supreme Court Wednesday ruled that the death penalty for child rape violates the Eight Amendment prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment. Kevin Ranlett discusses the Court's opinion and explains why child protection advocates are gratified by the case outcome.

Associate Justice Stephen Breyer talked with Bill Press about recent Supreme Court cases and the direction of the Court. This interview was held at the Burton Awards For Legal Achievement, given in association with the Library of Congress and the Law Library of Congress, at the Library of Congress.

Robert Barnes, Washington Post, Supreme Court Reporter talks about the Supreme Court ruling that terrorism suspects held at Guantanamo Bay may challenge their detentions in civilian courts.

This week Supreme Court Justices Stephen Breyer, Samuel Alito & Clarence Thomas give commencement addresses at university graduation ceremonies. First, from May 18th, Justice Stephen Breyer speaks at American University's Washington College of Law. Then, Justice Samuel Alito spoke at Catholic University Law School on May 23rd. Finally, Justice Clarence Thomas was at the University of Georgia from May 10th.

Justice Samuel Alito

Justice Clarence Thomas

James Oliphant, Chicago Tribune, National Legal Correspondent, talks about his opinion on Indiana law requiring voters to show government-issued photo identification before casting a vote. Mr. Oliphant also discusses the possible impact on the upcoming election.