In this week’s edition of “How Appealing Weekly Roundup,” curated by Howard Bashman’s pioneering blog, we delve into significant appellate litigation developments that echo through the corridors of American justice and beyond.

A standout piece by Law Professor Akhil Reed Amar, featured in The Wall Street Journal, discusses the constitutional implications of restricting birthright citizenship. Amar’s essay, “What Birthright Citizenship Gave to Me,” argues against the MAGA movement's efforts to alter citizenship rights, highlighting that such changes threaten a fundamental aspect of America’s identity and democratic fabric.

The New York Times’ Adam B. Kushner brings to light former President Donald Trump’s manipulation of emergency powers in his article, “For Donald Trump, Everything Is an Emergency.” Kushner critiques Trump’s strategic exploitation of a legal loophole that has allowed an unprecedented expansion of presidential authority, posing serious questions about the balance of power in U.S. governance.

Local legal drama unfolds in The Tallahassee Democrat’s live coverage of the Donna Adelson trial, with reporter Elena Barrera providing close updates. The trial, surrounding the alleged murder-for-hire case of law professor Dan Markel, has reached its climax as the jury deliberates following closing arguments.

In another intriguing legal battle, Alex Swoyer of The Washington Times reports on a request for the Supreme Court to review Alaska’s confiscation of a $95,000 aircraft, seized because it transported beer, highlighting tensions between state rights and individual freedoms.

Public perception of the Supreme Court hovers near historic lows, a report by Joseph Copeland of Pew Research Center reveals, reflecting growing skepticism toward the judiciary's role and decisions amidst turbulent political times.

From emergency rulings to judicial appointments, Eric Heisig of Bloomberg Law and Benjamin S. Weiss of Courthouse News Service respectively shed light on the parsing of recent emergency rulings by former U.S. Solicitors General and the rigorous Senate examination of Third Circuit nominee Jennifer Mascott.

Each of these stories, accessible through Howard Bashman’s “How Appealing” blog, offers a unique lens on the complexities of appellate litigation and its broader implications for American society. For more detailed coverage and additional reports, readers are encouraged to visit the blog directly.