Politics May 15 Sanctuary cities could get boost from sports betting ruling There is a direct link between the court's decision in the sports betting case and the administration's effort to punish local governments that resist Trump's immigration enforcement policies, several legal commentators said.
Politics May 14 Supreme Court says lawyer cannot override client’s wish to maintain innocence "Even when a criminal defendant is assisted by counsel, some decisions are reserved for the client," Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said in a summary of her opinion. The Louisiana death row inmate at the heart of the decision will be…
Politics Apr 30 Supreme Court to review case of Missouri death row inmate with rare medical condition The court blocked the inmate's execution in March after he argued that a tumor in his throat is likely to rupture and bleed during the execution.
Politics Apr 25 LISTEN: Supreme Court hears arguments over Trump’s travel ban President Donald Trump appears likely to win his travel ban case at the Supreme Court.
Politics Apr 23 The travel ban case will be the Supreme Court’s first dive into Trump policy The Supreme Court has so far had little to say about Donald Trump's time as president, even as the nation has moved from one Trump controversy to another. That's about to change.
Politics Apr 01 Trump administration backs PLO in victims’ high court appeal The Trump administration is siding with the Palestine Liberation Organization in urging the Supreme Court to reject an appeal from American victims of terrorist attacks in the Middle East more than a decade ago.
Politics Mar 28 Maryland redistricting case comes before Supreme Court The Supreme Court is taking up its second big partisan redistricting case of the term amid signs the justices could place limits on drawing maps for political gain.
Politics Mar 11 U.S. officials say no added conditions for North Korea talks Trump administration officials said Sunday there will be no more conditions imposed on North Korea before a first-ever meeting of the two nation's leaders.
Politics Jan 19 Supreme Court to rule on Trump travel ban The issue pits an administration that considers the restrictions necessary for Americans' security against challengers who claim it is illegally aimed at Muslims and stems from Trump's campaign call for a "complete shutdown of Muslims" entering the U.S.
Nation Dec 05 Kennedy wrestles with wedding cake case at Supreme Court WASHINGTON -- His vote likely to decide the outcome, Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy voiced competing concerns Tuesday about respecting the religious beliefs of a Colorado baker who wouldn't make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple, and the gay…