U.S. Supreme Court takes up case on ghost guns, firearms without serial numbers
The U.S. Supreme Court justices by a 5-4 vote had previously intervened to keep the regulation in effect during the ongoing legal fight.
U.S. News
Apr 22
Can homeless people sleep outdoors? U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in.
In California and other Western states, courts have ruled that it’s unconstitutional to fine and arrest people sleeping in homeless encampments if shelter space is lacking.
U.S. News
Apr 22
Trump’s claims of absolute immunity get mixed reaction at U.S. Supreme Court
The justices appeared likely to reject some of Trump's claims, but in a way that could send the federal 2020 election interference case back to lower courts and delay a trial.
U.S. News
Apr 25
U.S. Supreme Court considers Jan. 6 obstruction charges faced by rioters
It wasn’t clear how the justices would rule in a case that could affect hundreds of prosecutions related to the U.S. Capitol attack, as well as a charge against Donald Trump.
U.S. News
Apr 16
Trump sends presidential immunity appeal to U.S. Supreme Court
Trump's lawyers filed an emergency appeal with the court just days after the justices heard his separate appeal to remain on the presidential ballot.
U.S. News
Feb 12
Can Trump run for presidency? U.S. Supreme Court to rule in biggest involvement since Bush v. Gore
The Supreme Court will, for the first time, wrestle with a constitutional provision that prevents former officeholders who “engaged in insurrection” from reclaiming power.
U.S. News
Feb 3
U.S. Supreme Court allows cutting of razor wire installed by Texas at Mexican border
The 5-4 vote clears the way for Border Patrol agents to cut or clear out concertina wire that Texas has put along the banks of the Rio Grande,
U.S. News
Jan 22
U.S. Supreme Court to decide if Trump can be disqualified from 2024 election
The justices acknowledged the need to reach a decision quickly, as voters will soon begin casting presidential primary ballots across the country.
U.S. News
Jan 5
SCOTUS justices voice concern that Purdue bankruptcy deal would protect Sacklers
At issue is whether U.S. law allows the legal protections for members of the Sackler family, which owns Purdue, in exchange for up to $6 billion to settle opioid lawsuits.
U.S. News
Dec 4, 2023
Biden’s ‘ghost gun’ restrictions to remain for now after U.S. Supreme Court ruling
The United States, with the world's highest gun ownership rate, remains a nation deeply divided over how to address firearms violence including frequent mass shootings.
U.S. News
Aug 8, 2023
U.S. Supreme Court rules in favour of web designer who won’t serve same-sex weddings
In a blow to LGBTQ rights, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the constitutional right to free speech allows certain businesses to refuse to provide services for same-sex weddings.
U.S. News
Jun 30, 2023
U.S. Supreme Court orders stop to considering race in college admissions
In a 6-3 decision, the court struck down admissions plans at Harvard and the University of North Carolina, the nation's oldest private and public colleges, respectively.
U.S. News
Jun 29, 2023
U.S. Supreme Court rolls back wetland pollution protections in blow to EPA
The justices boosted property rights over concerns about clean water in a ruling in favor of an Idaho couple who sought to build a house in the state's panhandle.
Environment
May 25, 2023
Women’s marches in U.S. to draw thousands on 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade
Women's marches demanding the protection of abortion rights are set to draw thousands of people across the country on the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade.
U.S. News
Jan 22, 2023
U.S. Supreme Court to hear ‘most important case on American democracy’
If the Republicans-led case prevail, it could significantly increase the power of state lawmakers over elections for Congress and the presidency.
World
Dec 4, 2022
Ruth Bader Ginsburg death: Here’s what could happen with the U.S. Supreme Court vacancy
The death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has thrust the Senate into uncharted political terrain, with no recent precedent for a vacancy on the high court so close to a presidential election.
Politics
Sep 19, 2020
Biden says Supreme Court seat should not be filled until after election
Biden's comments came during a speech in Philadelphia on Sunday.
Politics
Sep 20, 2020
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Biden’s vaccine mandate for large businesses
The court concluded the administration overstepped its authority by seeking to impose a vaccine-or-test rule on U.S. businesses with at least 100 employees.
World
Jan 13, 2022
Trump lashes out after Supreme Court blocks bid to end ‘Dreamers’ program
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against President Donald Trump over a bid to end an Obama-era program that protects 'Dreamer' immigrants from deportation.
World
Jun 18, 2020
REALITY CHECK: Trump blamed protesters for low Tulsa rally turnout. Here’s what happened
Trump spoke in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in an arena with thousands of empty seats, a striking disconnect from the million people he had said wanted to come.
Politics
Jun 21, 2020