Jun 19 Justices say law on offensive trademarks is unconstitutional By Sam Hananel, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday struck down part of a law that bans offensive trademarks in a ruling that is expected to help the Washington Redskins in their legal fight over the team name. The justices ruled that… Continue reading
Jun 19 Supreme Court could decide if gerrymandering can be too political By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The justices could say as early as Monday whether they will intervene. Continue reading
Jun 18 Justices could take up high-stakes fight over electoral maps By Mark Sherman, Associated Press In an era of deep partisan division, the Supreme Court could soon decide whether the drawing of electoral districts can be too political. Continue reading
Jun 13 Supreme Court gives Trump administration more time to file brief on travel ban By Associated Press The state of Hawaii, which had challenged the ban, also gets a chance to submit additional briefs. Continue reading
Jun 12 The landmark Loving interracial marriage case began in this county, 50 years ago By Alison Thoet On July 11, 1958, five weeks after their wedding date, Mildred and Richard Loving woke to a flashlight shining in their eyes and the sheriff of Caroline County, Virginia, standing above their bed. They were under arrest. Continue reading
Jun 12 Hawaii urges Supreme Court to keep hold on Trump travel ban By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The state urged the justices Monday to deny an administration plea to reinstate the policy after lower courts blocked it. Continue reading
Jun 12 Supreme Court strikes down gender differences in citizenship law By Sam Hananel, Associated Press The Supreme Court on Monday struck down part of an unusual law that treats fathers and mothers differently when it comes to conferring citizenship on children born outside the U.S. Continue reading
Jun 05 Justices will review police use of cellphone tower data By Mark Sherman, Associated Press In a new case about digital age technology and privacy, the Supreme Court will consider whether police need warrants to review cellphone towers records that help them track the location of criminal suspects. Continue reading
Jun 05 Justices affirm ruling striking North Carolina legislative districts By Associated Press The action by the justices Monday sends the matter back to the lower court, which could order new districts in time for the regular cycle of elections in 2018. Continue reading
Jun 05 Trump says DOJ should seek an 'expedited' Supreme Court hearing of travel ban By Julie Pace and Darlene Superville, Associated Press In a series of early morning tweets, President Donald Trump called the courts, which have blocked two versions of the travel ban, "slow and political."… Continue reading