Justice Samuel Alito for the first time publicly spoke about the decision he authored reversing the constitutional right to abortion.
Author: Robert Barnes
With sweep and speed, Supreme Court’s conservatives ignite a new era
Observers say this term should be seen as much as the beginning of an era at the court as the culmination of years of work to solidify a conservative majority.
Ketanji Brown Jackson sworn in as first Black woman on Supreme Court
Her accession means that four women will simultaneously serve on the Supreme Court for the first time in its history.
Supreme Court clears Biden to end Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy
The “Remain in Mexico” policy requires some asylum seekers who enter the country illegally, mainly from Central and South America, to return to Mexico while they await a hearing.
Supreme Court to review state legislatures’ power in federal elections
The justices will look next term at a case from North Carolina, where Republicans want to restore a redistricting map rejected by the state’s supreme court.
Supreme Court limits EPA’s power to combat climate change
Jackson to take Supreme Court oath Thurs., minutes after Breyer retires
Jackson, 51, was chosen for the court by President Biden after Breyer this year announced his plans to retire.
Supreme Court frees Louisiana to use congressional map drawn by GOP
Supreme Court rules for high school football coach who prayed at midfield
The case of Joseph Kennedy, an assistant football coach at Bremerton High School in Washington, pitted red states against blue ones, some professional football players against others, divided constitutional experts and drew more friend-of-the-court bri…
Emboldened Supreme Court majority shows it’s eager for change
Reinforced by Trump appointments, conservatives take on controversies dear to the right.