Politics Jun 01 Supreme Court rules against union in labor dispute, will ‘erode’ right to strike warns dissent By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press
Education May 30 Watch 5:47 U.S. colleges divided over whether to end legacy admissions In the coming weeks, the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to issue its ruling on the use of race in college admissions. The case is focusing attention on other practices used in admissions that may need to change, including the… By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas
Nation May 30 Most U.S. adults say race in college admissions should play small role, new AP poll says The May poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that 63 percent say the Supreme Court should not block colleges from considering race or ethnicity in their admission systems. By Collin Binkley, Emily Swanson, Associated Press
Science May 27 The Supreme Court just narrowed protection for wetlands, leaving many valuable ecosystems at risk For the last 45 years, the EPA has required discharge permits in wetlands “adjacent” to water bodies, even if a dune, levee or other barrier separated the two. The Sackett decision upends that approach, leaving tens of millions of acres at… By Albert C. Lin, The Conversation
Politics May 25 Supreme Court strips federal protections from some wetlands, boosts property rights It's the second decision in as many years in which a conservative majority of the court narrowed the reach of environmental regulations. By Mark Sherman, Jessica Gresko, Associated Press
May 24 Chief Justice Roberts says Supreme Court looking at ethics standards, provides no specifics By Mark Sherman, Associated Press Speaking at a law dinner where he was honored with an award Tuesday, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts provided no specifics but said the justices "are continuing to look at the things we can do to give practical effect… Continue reading
May 19 Watch 6:38 New book ‘Shadow Docket’ explores Supreme Court’s growing influence on American law By John Yang, Saher Khan A new book explores the Supreme Court's growing influence on the country through emergency actions on cases not on the official docket. For the past decade or so, the court has gotten involved in cases concerning big issues, often setting… Continue watching
May 18 Supreme Court rules Andy Warhol violated a photographer’s copyright on image of Prince By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a photographer who claimed the late Andy Warhol had violated her copyright on a photograph of the singer Prince. Continue reading
May 18 Supreme Court sidesteps challenge to internet companies’ that would have allowed more lawsuits By Associated Press The Supreme Court has sidestepped a case against Google that might have allowed more lawsuits against social media companies. Continue reading
May 17 Supreme Court lets Illinois keep ban on sale of some semiautomatic guns for now By Associated Press The high court denied an emergency request from people challenging the law, which bans so-called assault weapons. The law's opponents had asked the court to put the law on hold while a court challenge continues. Continue reading