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Ian Millhiser

Ian Millhiser

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Ian Millhiser

    The Supreme Court’s landmark LGBTQ rights decision, explained in 5 simple sentences
    Politics

    Justice Neil Gorsuch’s opinion is clear, straightforward, and correct.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    The Supreme Court normally hands down its biggest cases in June. Here’s what to expect.The Supreme Court normally hands down its biggest cases in June. Here’s what to expect.
    Politics

    Abortion, LGBTQ rights, DACA, and more are potentially on the chopping block at the Supreme Court.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    Live results for the June 9 primariesLive results for the June 9 primaries
    Politics

    In West Virginia, Kanawha County Commissioner Ben Salango has won the Democratic governor’s primary and will challenge incumbent Republican Gov. Jim Justice — who used to be a Democrat himself — this fall.

    By Li Zhou, Nicole Narea and 2 more
    Politics
    3 ways to ensure that rogue cops aren’t above the law3 ways to ensure that rogue cops aren’t above the law
    Politics

    A highly technical doctrine protecting cops from lawsuits is finally receiving national attention.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    5 races to watch in Tuesday’s West Virginia election5 races to watch in Tuesday’s West Virginia election
    Politics

    Democrats are long shots in the increasingly red state, but they aren’t entirely shut out of power.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    Black Lives Matter sues Bill Barr for order that led to tear gas attack on peaceful protestersBlack Lives Matter sues Bill Barr for order that led to tear gas attack on peaceful protesters
    Politics

    The lawsuit faces an uphill battle in a judiciary controlled by Republicans.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Criminal Justice
    The 3 former officers who aided Derek Chauvin are charged in George Floyd’s killingThe 3 former officers who aided Derek Chauvin are charged in George Floyd’s killing
    Criminal Justice

    Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng, and Thomas Lane were charged with aiding and abetting murder. And charges against Chauvin were escalated to second-degree murder.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Qualified immunity, explained
    Explainers

    Government officials enjoy broad protections against lawsuits, and that includes rogue cops.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    Trump used a damaged DC church for a photo op. The bishop is furious.Trump used a damaged DC church for a photo op. The bishop is furious.
    Politics

    Law enforcement used tear gas and rubber bullets on peaceful protesters so that Trump could have his photo op.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Criminal Justice
    New autopsy finds George Floyd died of asphyxiation, conflicting with official reportNew autopsy finds George Floyd died of asphyxiation, conflicting with official report
    Criminal Justice

    The county medical examiner’s report is at odds with a new, independent autopsy.

    By Ian Millhiser