“Ross Ulbricht Files Appeal to the Supreme Court on His Life Sentence Without Parole; Silk Road founder’s appeal stresses the dangerous Fourth and Sixth Amendment implications of his prosecution and sentencing”: Brian Doherty has this post at Reason’s “Hit & Run” blog.

“Trump Had A Good Year Getting Judges Confirmed, But He’s Still A Long Way From Reshaping The Courts; Some judges appointed by Democratic presidents told BuzzFeed News they’re hesitant to step down and give Trump more seats to fill”: Zoe Tillman of BuzzFeed News has this report.

“Is the Supreme Court Backsliding on LGBT Rights? Two and a half years after it sanctioned gay marriage, the Court has been sowing confusion about its commitment to equal citizenship.” Law professor Adam Winkler has this essay online at The New Republic.

“Rose Bowl more like Supreme Court Bowl with Georgia-Oklahoma matchup”: Brent Schrotenboer of USA Today has this report.