Apr 16 Analysis: The constitutional showdown over President Donald Trump's travel ban By Marcia Coyle In Trump v. Hawaii, the Trump Administration seeks to reverse lower court rulings that found legal and constitutional failures with the third version of the travel ban. Here's what you need to know. Continue reading
Apr 02 Supreme Court says officer in Arizona police shooting case is immune from being sued By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press The Supreme Court sided with an Arizona police officer who shot a knife-wielding woman four times. But Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote in a dissent that the court's decision "sends an alarming signal to law enforcement officers and the public."… Continue reading
Mar 28 Watch 5:02 This Supreme Court gerrymandering case could redraw the political landscape By PBS News Hour The Supreme Court delved again into the high-stakes debate over what is and isn't allowed when lawmakers draw electoral districts. In the latest case, the court heard arguments over whether a Maryland district was redrawn to help Democrats. Marcia Coyle… Continue watching
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