

Politics Nov 28

The Supreme Court left little doubt Wednesday that it would rule that the Constitution's ban on excessive fines applies to the states, an outcome that could help an Indiana man recover the $40,000 Land Rover police seized when they arrested…
By Mark Sherman, Associated Press
Nation May 23

WASHINGTON — A unanimous Supreme Court has dismissed a Republican appeal over congressional districts in Virginia.
By Associated Press
Nation Apr 26

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that a New Jersey police officer who was demoted after his boss mistakenly believed he was involved in a political campaign can still bring a lawsuit alleging a violation of free speech rights.
By Sam Hananel, Associated Press
Nation Oct 14

The Supreme Court is often the final say on major domestic conflicts of our time. But what about when foreign law crosses paths with our legal system? Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer joins Judy Woodruff to discuss his new book,…
By PBS NewsHour
Oct 14

By PBS NewsHour
Wednesday on the NewsHour, violence and tension surge in Israel. Also: The winners of the first Democratic debate, Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer discusses his new book, Ta-Nehisi Coates and his take on race relations, California's sequoias suffer from the…
Oct 07

By Jeffrey Brown
Senior Correspondent Jeffrey Brown spoke with Supreme Court Associate Justice Stephen Breyer Thursday afternoon about his new book "Democracy at Work" and life on the court -- and he asked the high court judge a few additional questions for our…
Supreme Court Associate Justice Stephen Breyer talks to Jeffrey Brown about his new book, "Making Our Democracy Work: A Judge's View," the role and responsibilities of the high court, and the shift in dynamics that a new justice can bring.
The U.S. Supreme Court reversed 20 years of restrictions on corporate campaign contributions. Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal explains the controversial ruling and how it will likely affect future political campaigns.
The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday on whether videos of illegal dogfights are protected speech. Marcia Coyle offers insight.
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