Nation Jun 24 Big cases, retirement rumors as Supreme Court nears finish Supreme Court action is expected on the Trump administration's travel ban and in a separation of church and state case that arises from a Missouri church playground.
Nation Jun 19 Supreme Court could decide if gerrymandering can be too political The justices could say as early as Monday whether they will intervene.
Politics Jun 18 Justices could take up high-stakes fight over electoral maps In an era of deep partisan division, the Supreme Court could soon decide whether the drawing of electoral districts can be too political.
Politics Jun 12 Hawaii urges Supreme Court to keep hold on Trump travel ban The state urged the justices Monday to deny an administration plea to reinstate the policy after lower courts blocked it.
Politics Jun 05 Justices will review police use of cellphone tower data In a new case about digital age technology and privacy, the Supreme Court will consider whether police need warrants to review cellphone towers records that help them track the location of criminal suspects.
Politics May 22 Supreme Court strikes down 2 redrawn districts in N.C. over racial bias The justices ruled that Republicans who controlled the state legislature and governor's office in 2011 placed too many African-Americans in the two districts. The result was to weaken African-American voting strength elsewhere in North Carolina.
Politics May 01 Supreme Court says cities can sue banks under anti-bias law The Supreme Court ruled Monday that cities may sue banks under the federal anti-discrimination in housing law, but said those lawsuits must tie claims about predatory lending practices among minority customers directly to declines in property taxes.
Nation Apr 19 Playground case touches on separation of church and state WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court signaled Wednesday that it will decide an important case on the separation of church and state in favor of a Missouri church that wants state money to put a soft surface on its preschool playground.
Nation Apr 07 Neil Gorsuch could be the decisive vote in these Supreme Court cases Cases the court could soon decide to hear involve gun rights, voting rights and a Colorado baker's refusal to design a cake for a same-sex couple's wedding.
Politics Mar 23 Top Senate Democrat opposes Neil Gorsuch, Trump’s pick for Supreme Court The top Democrat in the Senate said Thursday he will oppose the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to serve on the Supreme Court and encouraged other Democrats to reject President Donald Trump's choice, setting up a showdown with majority Republicans.