Shadow docket: References & Edit History

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  • Brian Duignan
    Brian Duignan is a senior editor at Encyclopædia Britannica. His subject areas include philosophy, law, social science, politics, political theory, and religion.

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Article updated. Sep 02, 2026
Article slightly revised. Aug 20, 2026
Added link to Major Shadow Rulings of the Supreme Court During the Second Trump Administration (2025– ). Feb 27, 2026
Article updated to mention Supreme Court shadow docket rulings allowing Texas and California to use politically gerrymandered congressional maps in the midterm elections of 2026. Feb 12, 2026
Opening sentence revised. Feb 12, 2026
Article revised. Feb 11, 2026
Article revised and updated. Sep 11, 2025
Article revised. Jul 16, 2025
New article added. Mar 20, 2023
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