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Neil Gorsuch

Neil Gorsuch

Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States

Appears in 3 stories

Born: August 29, 1967 (age 58 years), Denver, CO
Previous offices: Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit (2006–2017) and United States Principal Deputy Associate Attorney General (2005–2006)
Education: University College, Oxford (2004), Harvard Law School (1991), Columbia University (1988), and more
Spouse: Marie Louise
Children: Belinda Gorsuch and Emma Gorsuch
Parents: Anne McGill Burford and David Gorsuch

Notable Quotes

This case touches on sensitive and gravely consequential questions concerning what roles the National Guard and U.S. military may play in domestic law enforcement.

"Why should federal inmates pursue additional appeals compared to state prisoners or pre-conviction detainees?" - Oral argument, October 14, 2025

Stories

Supreme Court blocks Trump's National Guard deployment to Illinois

Rule Changes

Dissented separately in Supreme Court decision

The Supreme Court told President Trump he can't send National Guard troops to Illinois. The 6-3 decision on December 23 marks the first time the modern court has blocked a president from federalizing state Guard units over a governor's objections. Trump claimed protests at an ICE facility in suburban Chicago constituted a rebellion, and the court wasn't buying it.

Updated 2 hours ago

Louisiana's $745 million coastal verdict hangs on WWII contracts

Rule Changes

Expressed skepticism about Chevron's arguments

A Louisiana jury ordered Chevron to pay $745 million in April 2025 for wrecking coastal wetlands through decades of oil drilling. Now the Supreme Court will decide if that verdict stands—or if Chevron can escape to federal court by claiming it was acting under federal orders when it refined aviation fuel during World War II. The catch: the lawsuit concerns oil production, not refining, and much of the damage happened decades after the war ended.

Updated Jan 14

Supreme Court opens prison gates wider for federal inmates

Rule Changes

Lead dissenter in Bowe v. United States

The Supreme Court just handed federal prisoners a major win, ruling 5-4 that they can challenge their convictions repeatedly—something most courts have blocked for decades. Michael Bowe, serving 24 years for armed robbery, asked to revisit his case based on new legal precedent. The Eleventh Circuit said no. On January 9, 2026, the Supreme Court said yes, declaring that a key provision of the 1996 anti-terrorism law applies only to state prisoners, not federal inmates.

Updated Jan 11