Mar 28 Maryland redistricting case comes before Supreme Court By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The Supreme Court is taking up its second big partisan redistricting case of the term amid signs the justices could place limits on drawing maps for political gain. Continue reading
Mar 27 Retired justice urges repeal of Second Amendment By Associated Press WASHINGTON — Retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens is calling for the repeal of the Second Amendment to allow for significant gun control legislation. Continue reading
Mar 20 Watch 6:31 Truth in advertising or free speech burden? California law on 'crisis pregnancy centers' tested at high court By PBS News Hour A Supreme Court case centering on abortion and free speech involves California's so-called crisis pregnancy centers -- clinics run by anti-abortion groups -- and whether state law can require those centers to more fully disclose what they are and what… Continue watching
Mar 19 Watch 3:43 News Wrap: Pa. Republicans lose legal battles in redistricting fight By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, both the U.S. Supreme Court and a panel of federal judges refused to block a new Pennsylvania congressional map deemed more fair, and more favorable to Democrats. Also, the family business of Jared Kushner, the… Continue watching
Mar 19 Analysis: In the Supreme Court this month, abortion is the elephant in the (court)room By Marcia Coyle There are two major challenges in the Supreme Court's two-week session beginning March 19. Here's what we're watching. Continue reading
Mar 19 Supreme Court rejects Republican request to halt new Pennsylvania congressional map By Associated Press Pennsylvania's 2011 map is generally considered among the most gerrymandered in the nation, and Democrats hope new district lines will boost their chances of reclaiming majority control of the U.S. House. Continue reading
Mar 19 Supreme Court leaves in place ruling that revives two Flint lawsuits By Associated Press The Supreme Court's decision not to get involved means two federal lawsuits over the lead-tainted water crisis in Flint, Michigan, will move forward. Continue reading
Feb 28 5 overlooked politics stories that are worth your time By Saher Khan The 24-hour news cycle is filled with political coverage, but not everything gets the attention it deserves. Here are five politics stories you may have missed in the past week. Continue reading
Feb 28 MAGA hat, #MeToo pin? Supreme Court weighs Minnesota's voter clothing law By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press Most states have laws restricting what voters can wear to the polls, but Minnesota's is one of the broadest. Continue reading
Feb 27 Supreme Court says detained immigrants not entitled to bond hearing By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press The case is a class-action lawsuit brought by immigrants who've spent long periods in custody. The group includes some people facing deportation because they've committed a crime and others who arrived at the border seeking asylum. Continue reading