Supreme Court

Justices side with government in property rights case

By Sam Hananel, Associated Press

The Supreme Court on Friday ruled against a Wisconsin family in a property rights case that makes it easier for government officials to restrict development in environmentally sensitive areas.

Supreme Court says immigrants with bad legal advice can get second chance in court

By Associated Press

The court's 6-2 ruling Friday applies to immigrants facing overwhelming evidence they are guilty of a crime.

Who are the lawyers helping Robert Mueller in the Russia investigation?

By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The team of lawyers investigating potential coordination between Russia and the Trump campaign is still growing, but its early composition reveals a breadth of experience in criminal law and in following the money. The team includes a former…

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…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.