Politics Nov 03 With eight Supreme Court justices, an undecided election could be ‘nightmare scenario’ As controversial as that decision was, it was made by a nine-justice court. This time around, there are only eight justices and the possibility of a tie vote. That would leave a lower federal or state court ruling in place,…
Politics Aug 24 Where do the presidential candidates stand on Supreme Court nominees? An Associated Press series is examining issues at stake in the presidential election and how they affect people. This one focuses on filling the vacancy in the U.S. Supreme Court.
Politics Aug 04 The election could determine the Supreme Court’s transgender bathroom case The Supreme Court's order blocking a transgender male from using the boys' restroom at his Virginia school underscores how the presidential election results will shape the high court.
Politics Jul 14 Ginsburg regrets ‘ill-advised’ criticism of Trump Ginsburg says in a statement issued by the court on Thursday that judges should avoid commenting on a candidate for public office. She promises to be more circumspect in the future.
Nation Jun 28 Supreme Court leans left in term unsettled by Scalia’s death Justice Antonin Scalia's sudden death transformed the Supreme Court's term, shifted power to its liberal wing and started a transition that will be greatly affected by who wins the presidency.
Nation Jun 27 Supreme Court strikes down Texas abortion clinic regulations WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court struck down Texas' widely replicated regulation of abortion clinics Monday in the court's biggest abortion case in nearly a quarter century.
Nation Jun 26 SCOTUS to rule Monday on Texas abortion case It’s expected to be the justices’ final meeting before they disperse on their summer breaks.
Nation Jun 23 Obama immigration plan blocked by 4-4 tie at Supreme Court A tie vote by the Supreme Court is blocking President Barack Obama's immigration plan that sought to shield millions living in the U.S. illegally from deportation.
Nation Jun 23 Supreme Court upholds Texas affirmative action program The University of Texas admissions program that takes account of race has survived another round at the Supreme Court. The justices on Thursday upheld the Texas program by a 4-3 vote.
Nation Jun 06 Justices to review claims from Texas death row inmates WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court will hear appeals from two African-American death-row inmates in Texas, including one who argued his sentence was based on his race.