The Dispatch Acquires SCOTUSblog Amid Goldstein's Legal Issues

SCOTUSblog, a long-standing and respected source for Supreme Court coverage, has been acquired by The Dispatch, a conservative media outlet. As part of the acquisition, SCOTUSblog co-founder Amy Howe and key staff members will join The Dispatch under long-term contracts to help maintain the site's editorial independence and reputation. The nonprofit previously owning SCOTUSblog will be dissolved, with its archives and web address transferred to The Dispatch. The Dispatch has pledged to invest in SCOTUSblog and to continue offering its content for free, emphasizing the importance of reliable Supreme Court reporting as the judiciary gains influence in national affairs. Some commentators have expressed concerns about whether the acquisition might affect SCOTUSblog's traditionally neutral reporting, given The Dispatch's ideological leanings. Tom Goldstein, SCOTUSblog's other co-founder, will not be involved in the transition, following recent legal troubles.