Abbie VanSickle,

Abbie VanSickle is a reporter covering the United States Supreme Court for The New York Times. She has a background in journalism and law, having graduated from Northwestern University and U.C. Berkeley School of Law respectively. Prior to joining The Times, she worked as a public defender in Washington State and was awarded the 2021 Pulitzer Prize in National Reporting for her investigation into police dog bites. Her focus at The Times is on the world of the court, including its role in politics and the lives of the justices. She is committed to accurate, fair reporting and maintains high ethical standards.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/abbie-vansickle

89%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

92%

Examples:

  • Abbie VanSickle covers the United States Supreme Court for The New York Times and focuses on its role in politics and the lives of the justices.
  • The author appears to have a neutral reporting style with no clear biases in their writing.

Conflicts of Interest

92%

Examples:

  • Abbie VanSickle graduated from the U.C. Berkeley School of Law and worked as a public defender in Washington State, but this does not seem to influence her reporting on the Supreme Court.
  • There are no clear conflicts of interest identified in the author's work.

Contradictions

80%

Examples:

  • The court seemed unlikely to limit access to the abortion pill mifepristone during oral arguments, and full access remains in place.
  • The Supreme Court declined to rule on two cases challenging state laws aimed at curbing social media companies' power to moderate content.

Deceptions

88%

Examples:

  • The author accurately reports on the cases and decisions made by the Supreme Court without distorting the facts.
  • There are no instances of deception or misleading information found in the author's articles.

Recent Articles

Supreme Court Declines to Rule on Florida and Texas Social Media Laws: Implications for Free Speech Rights

Supreme Court Declines to Rule on Florida and Texas Social Media Laws: Implications for Free Speech Rights

Broke On: Monday, 01 July 2024 The Supreme Court declined to rule definitively on Florida and Texas social media laws in July 2024, leaving these regulations in limbo. The cases challenge state control over content moderation on privately-owned platforms, with the Florida law preventing permanent bans for political candidates and the Texas law prohibiting removal based on user viewpoint. Lower courts will now analyze constitutional challenges to these laws.
Supreme Court Narrows Scope of Federal Public Corruption Law: Bribes Given Before Official Acts Can No Longer Be Criminalized

Supreme Court Narrows Scope of Federal Public Corruption Law: Bribes Given Before Official Acts Can No Longer Be Criminalized

Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024 In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court narrowed the scope of federal public corruption law, ruling that bribes given before an official act cannot be criminalized under the law. The decision overturns the conviction of former Indiana mayor James Snyder and continues a pattern in recent years of the Supreme Court restricting the government's ability to use broad federal laws to prosecute public corruption cases.
Supreme Court Debates Conflict Between Federal Law and Idaho's Abortion Ban in Moyle v. United States

Supreme Court Debates Conflict Between Federal Law and Idaho's Abortion Ban in Moyle v. United States

Broke On: Wednesday, 24 April 2024 The Supreme Court debated the Moyle v. United States case on April 24, 2024, addressing the conflict between Idaho's abortion ban and federal law mandating emergency care. During oral arguments, justices questioned how Idaho's law applies to non-life-threatening medical emergencies and potential conflicts with federal requirements. The Court appears divided on this issue, with some favoring women's access to emergency abortion care and others supporting states' rights.
Supreme Court Debates Constitutionality of Criminalizing Homelessness: Implications on Grants Pass Case and Future Homeless Policies

Supreme Court Debates Constitutionality of Criminalizing Homelessness: Implications on Grants Pass Case and Future Homeless Policies

Broke On: Monday, 22 April 2024 The Supreme Court debates the constitutionality of criminalizing homelessness for lack of shelter, with the outcome potentially reshaping homeless policies nationwide. The case revolves around a challenge to a 2019 camping ban in Grants Pass, Oregon, where rising rents and limited shelter space led to citations for Debra Blake and others. The court's decision could impact cities across the US by forcing them to reconsider their approaches to addressing homelessness.
The Supreme Court's Decision on Abortion Pill Access: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Legal Threshold and Safety Concerns

The Supreme Court's Decision on Abortion Pill Access: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Legal Threshold and Safety Concerns

Broke On: Tuesday, 26 March 2024 The Supreme Court is set to hear a case that could determine the future of access to the abortion pill, mifepristone. Anti-abortion doctors and groups argue moral injury from treating patients who have taken it but whether they meet legal threshold for bringing lawsuit in federal court remains unclear as FDA has already approved and regulated it making it safe for use in medication abortions while telehealth for medication abortion is also effective and safe according to a recent study.