Supreme Court
The latest on the Supreme Court of the United States. Led by Chief Justice John Roberts, the Supreme Court is the highest court in the federal judiciary. Justices are appointed by presidents to lifetime appointments and must be confirmed by the U.S. Senate. In recent years, the Supreme Court has taken on cases that have led to divisive rulings on issues including abortion, LGBTQ+ rights, and affirmative action. Current members include: Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, Amy Coney Barrett, and Ketanji Brown Jackson.
Donald Trump 'does not have absolute immunity from Supreme Court' after all
Law professor says a court has found multiple and independent grounds for placing conduct outside parameters created by the higher court.
Trust in US courts plummets to record low, Gallup poll reveals
This trend sets the U.S. apart from other wealthy nations where trust in judicial systems remains higher on average
Number of Black students starting Harvard Law School hits 60-year low
Only 19 Black students enrolled at the prestigious law school this fall, according to data from the American Bar Association.
Will TikTok be banned, and what happens to my app?
The social media platform is seeking to challenge a potential ban with an emergency filing to the Supreme Court.
Trump meeting with TikTok CEO amid company's Supreme Court fight
The president-elect said earlier on Monday that he has a "warm spot" for TikTok.
TikTok files emergency appeal with Supreme Court to block ban
The app faces a ban in the U.S. unless its China-based parent company, ByteDance, sells its stake.
Supreme Court justices change their minds on religious tax exemption case
The Court issued a brief order narrowing its review of a case that could significantly change the scope of religious tax exemptions.
Clip of Ketanji Brown Jackson making Broadway debut takes off online
Jackson became the first member of the Supreme Court to grace the Broadway stage.
Supreme Court rejects Peter Navarro's appeal, set to return to Trump team
The ruling comes after the Justice Department sued Navarro, saying he had retained presidential records on an unofficial email account.
Donald Trump is "smarter" than all his critics—Former Obama adviser
Van Jones said the president-elect "is not an idiot," crediting his success, in part, to his "massive media ecosystem."
Supreme Court to decide case that could change religious tax exemptions
The Supreme Court, which has a conservative majority, has sided with a slew of religious groups in legal disputes with states.
There's Nothing Unconstitutional About Public Nativity Scenes | Opinion
While the United States has a rich and celebrated history of religious displays in public spaces, unfortunately, some choose to attack this honored tradition.
Is TikTok a national security threat?
The U.S. is concerned China will use ByteDance-owned TikTok to undermine its national security. Newsweek put the question to experts.
Supreme Court dismisses Nvidia appeal over shareholder lawsuit
The lawsuit is one of two class-action cases involving tech companies that have recently reached the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court rules courts don't have power in some immigration cases
The Court unanimously ruled that DHS has broad authority to revoke visa petitions without judicial review.
Supreme Court judges skeptical about full federal pay during war
Amy Coney Barrett asked if high school military recruiters could call themselves war veterans.
Court weighs if Idaho abortion ban violates emergency medical law
Idaho law makes it a felony for doctors to perform an abortion except to prevent the death of the patient.
Thomas wants Supreme Court to decide case it doesn't have ability to yet
Thomas wrote about denying a hearing around the Second Amendment and Hawaii's potentially unconstitutional gun licensing laws.
Supreme Court turns down case involving transgender students plan
Parents of students in a Wisconsin district filed a lawsuit, claiming a policy related to transgender students infringes on constitutional rights.
Supreme Court to hear argument on new US rail line
The dispute is over whether federal agencies should need to consider broad environmental risks when deciding to approve projects.
TikTok urges federal court to halt ban pending SCOTUS decision
The legal challenge targets a statute requiring the popular platform to divest from its China-based parent company or face a ban.
Supreme Court won't lift gag order on Donald Trump
During his trial, Trump was gagged from speaking about jurors, witnesses, prosecutors, court staff or members of their family.
Donald Trump reveals key issue where he wants to work with Democrats
In his first sprawling interview since his election win, Trump said he wants DACA recipients to be able to stay in the country.
Supreme Court term limits? Senators push for constitutional change
Bipartisan push for Supreme Court term limits gains momentum as poll shows majority support across party lines.
Sanctuary cities resisting Donald Trump could pay a price: Legal analyst
Trump's incoming border czar, Tom Homan, has vowed to be tough on states and cities seeking to fight mass deportations.
A Romanian Turning Point Against Russian Election Interference | Opinion
For nearly two decades, Russian President Vladimir Putin has used election interference as a weapon to reshape the global order in his favor.
In Transgender Case, Can SCOTUS Cut to the Moral Heart of the Issue?
There are two visions of the human person that are in irreconcilable tension with one another. Only one vision can survive.
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch recuses himself from case after pressure
The conservative justice previously represented a billionaire who may benefit from the court's upcoming ruling.
Ketanji Brown Jackson gets suddenly "worried" about Supreme Court decision
"I'm worried that we're undermining the foundations of some of our bedrock equal protection cases," Jackson said Wednesday.
