“Judge Justin Walker is a window into McConnell’s sway on federal courts; Pick for D.C. Circuit part of a growing group of similarly situated jurists”: Todd Ruger of Roll Call has this report.

“Pro wrestling? Beaches? Golf? Guns? In coronavirus-closed America, it’s all essential somewhere.” Griff Witte and Hannah Knowles of The Washington Post have this report.

“The 9/11 Trial: Why Is It Taking So Long? The trial of five men accused of plotting the attacks had been scheduled for early next year — almost 20 years after the hijackings. Now even that schedule won’t be met. Here are the reasons.” Carol Rosenberg of The New York Times has this report.

“Yes, Trump Can Close Congress; The Constitution gives him the power to resolve a ‘disagreement’ over the ‘time of adjournment'”: Law professor Sai Prakash has this op-ed in today’s edition of The Wall Street Journal.

“Washington Should Fund Ministers’ Salaries; Excluding houses of worship from Covid bailouts would be discriminatory”: Law professor Michael A. Helfand has this op-ed in today’s edition of The Wall Street Journal.

“Trump pushes the limits of presidential powers to an already anxious country”: Joan Biskupic of CNN has this report.

“This ‘dreamer’ is saving lives during this pandemic. She wants a chance at normal life.” Columnist Catherine Rampell has this op-ed in today’s edition of The Washington Post.

“A Texas court battle could decide if millions are disenfranchised during the pandemic; The state attorney general is literally threatening criminal prosecutions against pro-voting activists”: Ian Millhiser has this essay online at Vox.

“The Lawyer Whose Clients Didn’t Exist: A well-known attorney helped land a $2 billion settlement for Gulf Coast seafood-industry workers; But who was he really representing?” Francesca Mari has this article in the May 2020 issue of The Atlantic.

“Is the Roberts Court Going to Let Coronavirus Kill Us?” Andrew Koppelman and Steven Lubet have this post at the “Just Security” blog.

“Courtroom access: A man whose family cut in line outside the court said he did nothing wrong. Everyone else disagreed.” Casey Quinlan has this post at “SCOTUSblog.”