Politics Mar 22 Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson defends her judicial record in Senate hearing Tuesday was the second day of the U.S. Senate confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson. John Yang reports, and congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins and our legal analyst Marcia Coyle, of the National Law Journal, join Judy Woodruff…
Nation Sep 23 5 of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s most powerful Supreme Court opinions Although there were many facets to Ruth Bader Ginsburg's evolution as a cultural icon, the strength of her legacy as a U.S. Supreme Court justice rests in the power of her words in her written opinions.
Politics May 04 5 key cases to follow during the Supreme Court’s historic phone arguments During historic telephonic arguments this week and next, the U.S. Supreme Court will take up major challenges involving access to President Donald Trump's financial records, birth control health insurance, "faithless electors" in presidential elections and the constitutionality of the federal…
Nation Apr 22 Analysis: Supreme Court’s first opinion related to COVID-19 was anonymous. Here’s why that matters Earlier this month, a U.S. Supreme Court decision put Wisconsinites in the position of choosing between their right to vote and their health when the state held its primary election during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results of that…
Politics Jan 07 In 2020, watch for these blockbuster Supreme Court cases Here's what to keep your eye on as the Supreme Court begins the second half of a potentially historic term, plus a few cases you may have missed in 2019.
Politics Sep 30 These Supreme Court cases could reveal the justices’ deepest disagreements The justices largely succeeded last term in keeping a relatively low profile following the bitter Justice Kavanaguh confirmation battle. That feat will be difficult to match this year.
Politics Sep 12 Does this anti-discrimination law protect LGBTQ workers? 3 cases ask Supreme Court to decide The part of Title VII that bars employers from discriminating "because of...sex" is at the heart of three cases that the Supreme Court will hear Oct. 8, during the first week of the new 2019 term.
Politics Aug 12 The Supreme Court could take on these 2 major gun lawsuits. Here’s what to watch A majority of the justices have shown no appetite for revisiting the Second Amendment. But keep an eye on these two petitions recently filed in the high court.
Politics Jun 10 Why June could be a blockbuster month for Supreme Court decisions Three cases are likely front-page news because of their potential as landmark decisions.
Politics May 17 4 Supreme Court abortion cases that could erode Roe v. Wade What the justices decide to do with these four cases could offer some hints as to the future of abortion rights in Chief Justice John Roberts’ court.