# SCOTUSblog

> Supreme Court news, case filings, statistics, and multimedia resources. (iPhone/iPad app by SCOTUSBLOG DELAWARE CORP.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scotusblog/id1246720844 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SCOTUSBLOG DELAWARE CORP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1246720843)
- Category: News
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 20 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 39 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-09-20
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scotusblog/id1246720844/reviews.md

## What is SCOTUSblog?

Stay informed about breaking Supreme Court news and commentary with our award-winning electronic media and online coverage. Get complete access to filings and coverage in all merits cases and the most important petitions. Explore multimedia through our statistics, video resources and polls. Scan top headlines for must-read stories. Contrast perspectives on cases from guest contributors through our Special Features.

PRODUCT FEATURES

• TOP HEADLINES: Quickly browse the updating feed of today’s news and read each story in full
• CASE FILINGS: Access to briefs and coverage for all merits cases and the top petitions we’re following
• STATISTICS: Learn about the present Supreme Court term and how it relates to past practice
• ACCESS: All our special features, video resources and calendar
• POLLS: Answer with your views on pressing questions pertaining to the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court plays a critical role in our democracy, but much of the information about how it works is not easily accessible. As a nonprofit devoted to covering the Supreme Court comprehensively, without bias and according to the highest journalistic and ethical standards, SCOTUSblog fills that gap, at no charge to our readers and without commercial sponsorship or advertisers.

Over the past 15 years, SCOTUSblog has become an essential resource for practitioners and nonlawyers interested in the Supreme Court. The blog provides detailed coverage of many of the court’s cases, along with access to all related filings. First, we feature the petitions for certiorari – that is, requests for the court to review a case on the merits – that raise significant legal questions. Second, we report on every “merits” case – the roughly 75 the court agrees to hear each year – before the court at least three times: before and after oral argument and after the decision. Third, we provide real-time and interactive coverage of the court’s opinions as they are released through a live blog, where we report on the implications of the decisions and respond to readers’ questions.

Our coverage extends beyond individual cases to look at broader trends and issues. For example, we provide a daily “round-up” of court coverage and commentary by other news outlets and websites, without regard to ideology or perspective, as well as statistics about the court. We also publish analytical pieces and special projects, focusing on everything from potential nominees to the court to the legacy of retired justices. Background materials such as a glossary of terms and a summary of Supreme Court procedure help explain the workings of the court.

## Key features

- Breaking Supreme Court news
- Complete access to case filings
- Multimedia statistics and video resources
- Top headlines and must-read stories
- Guest contributor perspectives
- Interactive live blog coverage

## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scotusblog/id1246720844/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Love the info - not ADA compliant

*2021-05-20, version 1.1.1*

I love the content of ScotusBlog. I just wish it were ADA compliant including at a very minimum supporting larger font sizes. It also needs to support landscape view on the iPad because not everyone reads in portrait view. Bring those two features and you have a winner.

### 1/5 — Partisan Political App

*2020-12-13, version 1.1.1*

The publisher needs to keep his partisan politics out of his editorials and reporting. App deleted.

### 3/5 — Good app - could use a few updates

*2019-10-16, version 1.1*

Nice way to keep up with what’s going on at this moment - would be great if there was a way to follow or star in order to get updates/alerts on specific cases.

### 5/5 — Most Informative App on my iPad

*2019-06-17, version 1.1*

I learn more about US jurisprudence from this app than all my news apps combined....great argument and opinion analysis, too.

### 2/5 — Good App But...

*2018-06-04, version 1.0*

The most recent update killed notifications. What happened to them? They were one of the better features!

### 4/5 — Great app

*2018-02-18, version 1.0*

Love the app, very succinct and clear information. Would be very useful to have a feature to “star” some cases and petitions and then receive alerts when their status changes.

### 2/5 — Portrait vs. Landscape

*2017-09-23, version 1.0*

Just downloaded the app and it appears to be in portrait view only.  It does not adjust to landscape.  Probably just a beginner's error with this new app.  My impression is that most IPad  user use landscape

## Frequently asked questions about SCOTUSblog

### What kind of news does SCOTUSblog cover?

SCOTUSblog provides comprehensive coverage of breaking Supreme Court news, including in-depth analysis of cases, filings, and judicial commentary. It aims to make complex court information accessible to both legal professionals and the general public.

### Can I access case filings through SCOTUSblog?

Yes, SCOTUSblog offers complete access to briefs and coverage for all merits cases and the most important petitions. This includes detailed reporting before and after oral arguments, and after decisions are released.

### Does SCOTUSblog offer multimedia content?

Yes, SCOTUSblog features multimedia resources such as statistics about the present Supreme Court term, video resources, and polls. Users can explore these to gain a deeper understanding of the court's work and its relation to past practices.

### How does SCOTUSblog present different perspectives on cases?

SCOTUSblog contrasts perspectives on cases from guest contributors through its Special Features section. It also provides a daily round-up of court coverage and commentary from other news outlets, regardless of ideology.

### Is SCOTUSblog available on multiple devices?

SCOTUSblog is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. This allows users to access Supreme Court news and information on their preferred Apple mobile devices.

### How often is SCOTUSblog updated?

The latest version of SCOTUSblog is 1.2.1, last updated on September 27, 2022. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, the app focuses on providing timely news and coverage of Supreme Court proceedings.

### What is the age rating for SCOTUSblog?

SCOTUSblog has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages, providing accessible information about the Supreme Court.

### Does SCOTUSblog contain advertisements?

No, SCOTUSblog is a nonprofit devoted to covering the Supreme Court comprehensively without commercial sponsorship or advertisers. It is provided at no charge to readers.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.1 — 2022-09-27

Application icon update

### 1.2.0 — 2022-07-13

Updating the application for new versions of the iOS. Refinement and correction of existing functionality.

### 1.1.1 — 2020-06-17

Access to the latest in legal tech from Casetext, the most intelligent way to search the law.

### 1.1 — 2018-11-21

This version fixes bugs in sharing links to cases and videos by email and in opening cases from push notifications.

### 1.0 — 2017-09-20

No release notes.

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