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Nation Dec 17

Why Sandra Day O’Connor fought to end the practice of electing state judges

By John Yang, Harry Zahn

Politics Feb 20

A general view of the Wisconsin State Capitol the day after the 2020 U.S. presidential election, in downtown Madison
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Future of abortion access, voting rights faces critical test in Wisconsin primary

Voters in Wisconsin will head to the polls Tuesday for a crucial primary race. What would normally be a little noticed judicial election is now a high-stakes battle for control of the state’s Supreme Court. The race is expected to…

By Geoff Bennett, Matt Loffman

Politics Jan 02

FILE PHOTO: The U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington
Why it’s taking longer for the Supreme Court to hear oral arguments

Supreme Court arguments are continuing long after a red light tells lawyers to stop.

By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press

Politics Mar 25

U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee holds hearings on Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson
Manchin says he’ll back Jackson for Supreme Court, likely assuring confirmation

Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin has announced his intention to support the nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, pushing her one step closer to confirmation.

By Associated Press

Politics Jan 26

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Stephen Breyer departs after the conclusion of U.S. President Barack Obam...
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A look at Justice Stephen Breyer’s career and opinions on the bench

New reports Wednesday indicate Justice Stephen Breyer plans to retire, raising questions about his replacement. President Joe Biden said he will wait for Breyer's formal announcement. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer cited the president's past words, indicating a desire to…

By John Yang, Maea Lenei Buhre, Leah Nagy, Ebony Joseph

Jul 02

Justices turn away florist who refused same-sex wedding job

By Associated Press

The Supreme Court has declined to take up the case of a florist who refused to provide services for a same-sex wedding. The justices on Friday left in place a decision that she broke Washington state's anti-discrimination laws.

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Sep 23

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Ginsburg remembered at Supreme Court as battle over her seat flares

By Yamiche Alcindor, Patty Gorena Morales

Wednesday marked a somber day at the U.S. Supreme Court, where Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg lay in repose. Her former law clerks lined the building’s steps. Inside, her eight fellow justices gathered with family and friends to honor her contributions…

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Sep 21

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Sen. Hassan: GOP ‘changed the rules’ about SCOTUS hearings in 2016

With Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death leaving an opening on the U.S. Supreme Court mere weeks from the presidential election, a political battle is escalating over whether President Trump and Senate Republicans should push through a nominee before the country…

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Jul 14

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Why this Supreme Court term was so unusual

From landmark decisions on immigration and LGBTQ protections to virtual oral arguments amid the pandemic, the Supreme Court’s recent term was certainly one for the history books. Amna Nawaz talks to Paul Clement, former U.S. solicitor general under President George…

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Jul 17

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How Justice John Paul Stevens hoped to be remembered

Retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens died Tuesday at age 99. Stevens grew up in Chicago, served in the Navy and as a law clerk and worked in private practice before becoming a federal appeals judge in 1970. Five…

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