Education Mar 30 Supreme Court case could change the nature of college sports If the former college athletes who brought the case win, colleges could end up competing for talented student athletes by offering over-the-top education benefits worth tens of thousands of dollars.
Politics Mar 30 Biden announces diverse first slate of judicial nominees Biden calls it a "trailblazing slate" of nominees. The White House says the nominees reflect Biden's belief that the federal courts should reflect the "full diversity of the American people."…
Politics Dec 13 EXPLAINER: What’s in store when the Electoral College meets Voters cast their ballots for president more than a month ago, but the votes that officially matter will be cast Monday. Some questions and answers about the Electoral College.
Politics Dec 11 The Electoral College meets Monday to vote. Here’s what to expect The spotlight on the process is even greater this year because Trump has refused to concede the election and continued to make baseless allegations of fraud.
Economy Dec 01 Supreme Court hears Nestle, Cargill alleged human rights abuses case If the court were to accept Nestle and Cargill's arguments, that could further limit the ability of victims of human rights abuses abroad to use U.S. courts to sue.
Politics Nov 26 Supreme Court blocks New York coronavirus limits on houses of worship As coronavirus cases surge again nationwide the Supreme Court late Wednesday barred New York from enforcing certain limits on attendance at churches and synagogues in areas designated as hard hit by the virus.
Politics Nov 06 Trump faces tough road in getting Supreme Court to intervene Trump could need the court's help in two or more states. That's an unlikely scenario that is far different from what took place in 2000, the only time the court has effectively settled a presidential election.
Politics Nov 05 Judges dismiss Trump claims in Georgia, Michigan Judges in Georgia and Michigan have quickly dismissed Trump campaign lawsuits, undercutting a campaign legal strategy aimed at attacking the integrity of the voting process in states where the result could mean President Donald Trump’s defeat.
Nation Nov 03 Supreme Court to hear case about juvenile life sentences The court has concluded over the last two decades that children should be treated differently from adults. But a court that is even more conservative could move in the other direction.
Politics Oct 16 Justices to weigh Trump census plan to exclude noncitizens The justices signaled in their order Friday that they will hear arguments in December and issue a decision by early January, when Trump must report the once-a-decade census results to Congress.