The 6-3 majority dismissed the “independent state legislature” theory, which would have given state lawmakers nearly unchecked power over federal elections.
Author: Adam Liptak
Supreme Court Rules Against Navajo Nation in Water Rights Case
The vote was 5 to 4, with the majority finding that an 1868 treaty did not require the federal government to ensure the tribe had access to water.
Justice Neil Gorsuch Is a Committed Defender of Tribal Rights
In soaring opinions steeped in history, Justice Gorsuch has demonstrated a distinctive dedication to Native American rights.
Supreme Court to Consider Hearing Case on Guns and Domestic Abuse Orders
The Supreme Court will soon consider whether to hear an appeal of a ruling striking down a domestic-violence law under the Second Amendment.
Supreme Court Rejects Voting Map That Diluted Black Voters’ Power
Voting rights advocates had feared the decision would undermine the Voting Rights Act, which instead appeared to emerge unscathed.
Supreme Court to Hear Dispute Over ‘Trump Too Small’ Slogan
In earlier cases, the justices struck down provisions of the trademark law that discriminated based on the speaker’s viewpoint.
Supreme Court Could Consider Virginia High School’s Admissions
The justices will soon rule on race-conscious admissions plans at Harvard and U.N.C. A new appeals court case asks whether schools can use race-neutral tools to achieve racial diversity.
Supreme Court Won’t Block Illinois Laws on High-Powered Rifles
The justices struck down a New York gun control law last year, announcing a new test to evaluate the constitutionality of such measures.
Supreme Court Takes Up Case on Trump Hotel Records
The justices will decide whether individual House Democrats have standing to sue for documents concerning possible conflicts of interest.
Supreme Court to Consider South Carolina Voting Map Ruled a Racial Gerrymander
A unanimous three-judge panel found that a congressional voting district anchored in Charleston, S.C., violated the Constitution’s equal protection clause.