Classroom

Tag: "US supreme court"

Search for Topics or Keywords
U.S. Supreme Court rejects affirmative action in university admissions
Daily News Lesson June 30 2023

Supreme Court strikes affirmative action + Newswrap 6/30/23 + Student video
Discuss the U.S. Supreme Court ruling against long-standing race-conscious college admissions programs
U.S. Supreme Court: Behind the Scenes
Daily Video September 19 2020

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's legacy on the Supreme Court
In this lesson, learn about the life and legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
U.S. Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh departs his suburban Washington home in Chevy Chase, Maryland
Daily Video September 18 2018

Study guide: #MeToo and the Supreme Court confirmation process
NewsHour Extra provides the latest classroom resources in the Supreme Court nomination of Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
President Trump introduces Supreme Court nominee in Washington
Daily News Lesson July 10 2018

Trump’s Supreme Court pick is a lesson in the three branches of government
On Monday, President Donald Trump nominated Judge Brett Kavanaugh to become the next justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
People protest against U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration policies in New York City
Daily News Lesson July 03 2018

Study guide: Supreme Court ruling on the travel ban
In a 5-4 decision last week, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected challenges to President Donald Trump’s third travel ban -- aimed at mostly Muslim countries.
thurgood1-e1507939701486-1024x568-1024x568
Daily Video October 18 2017

Movie director hopes teens will see themselves in Justice Thurgood Marshall's story
The movie "Marshall" captures the iconic justice Thurgood Marshall in his youth before he became the first African American to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.
RTX344I3-1024x666
Daily Video April 07 2017

Neil Gorsuch confirmed to Supreme Court following rules change
The Senate confirmed U.S. Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch Friday in a 54-45 vote, following a contentious week of opposition from Democrats prompted Republicans to change Senate rules in order to push the vote through.
Newshour Classroom illustration
Daily Video March 21 2017

Supreme Court confirmation hearing begins for Gorsuch
Confirmation hearings for President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch began this week.
RTX2Z34R-1024x638
Daily Video February 01 2017

Trump names Neil Gorsuch as Supreme Court nominee
President Donald Trump named Neil Gorsuch as his pick to fill the vacancy on the United States Supreme Court.
RTR4A1AA1-1024x683
Daily Video February 16 2016

Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia’s legacy
United States Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, 79, died of natural causes at a resort in West Texas on Saturday. The first Italian-American on the Supreme Court, Scalia was known for his conservative positions, keen intellect and quick sense of humor.
1

SUPPORTED BY VIEWERS LIKE YOU. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT PROVIDED BY:

The Lemelson Foundation logo Charles F. Kettering Foundation logo

Copyright © 2025 NewsHour Production LLC. All Rights Reserved

Illustrations by Annamaria Ward

Contact Us! Our Mission FAQ
PBS Online Privacy Policy Student Reporting Labs PBS Learning Media