Dec 01 Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, first woman on Supreme Court, dies at 93 By Mark Sherman, Associated Press O’Connor, an unwavering voice of moderate conservatism and the first woman to serve on the nation’s highest court, died Friday. Continue reading
Nov 30 WATCH: Senate Democrats authorize subpoenas in Supreme Court ethics probe as Republicans stage walkout By Stephen Groves, Mark Sherman, Associated Press The committee chairman, Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois, pushed through the vote in the meeting's final moments on Thursday after Republicans had walked out. Continue reading
Nov 29 LISTEN: Supreme Court hears case on whether SEC, other federal agencies, can create regulations By Mark Sherman, Associated Press Conservative Supreme Court justices on Wednesday seemed open to a challenge to how the Securities and Exchange Commission fights fraud, in a case that could could have far-reaching effects on other regulatory agencies. Continue reading
Nov 28 Panama’s Supreme Court declares 20-year contract for Canadian copper mine unconstitutional By Kathia Martínez, Juan Zamorano, Associated Press Opponents of the Cobre Panama mine argued it would damage a forested coastal area and threaten water supplies. The announcement of the nine-member court's decision set off cheers among a crowd of people waiting outside. Continue reading
Nov 23 Supreme Court to decide on legality of OxyContin maker’s settlement plan with victims of opioid crisis By Geoff Mulvihill, Mark Sherman, Associated Press The legality of an agreement by the maker of OxyContin to settle thousands of lawsuits over the harm done by opioids is going before the Supreme Court. Continue reading
Nov 16 Supreme Court won’t allow Florida to enforce its new law targeting drag shows during appeal By Associated Press Florida had asked the court to allow its anti-drag show law to be enforced everywhere except at the Hamburger Mary's restaurant in Orlando, which challenged the law's constitutionality. Continue reading
Nov 13 Watch 6:25 New Supreme Court ethics code ‘does very little’ to hold justices accountable, expert says By Amna Nawaz, Kyle Midura, Ian Couzens The nine Supreme Court justices handed down a surprise unanimous decision binding themselves to a new code of ethics. It comes after criticism over undisclosed perks for some of the justices. Amna Nawaz unpacked the court’s new rules with Kathleen… Continue watching
Nov 09 Democrats postpone a subpoena vote in the Supreme Court ethics probe after protest from Republicans By Mark Sherman, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee have abruptly adjourned a meeting without an expected vote on subpoenas for two conservatives who helped arrange luxury travel and other benefits for Supreme Court justices. Continue reading
Nov 08 Minnesota Supreme Court dismisses ‘insurrection clause’ challenge and allows Trump on 2024 ballot By Steve Karnowski, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press The court on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit citing the Civil War-era provision that sought to prevent Trump from running for the White House again. He is currently dominating the GOP presidential primary. Continue reading
Nov 07 Watch 6:12 In domestic violence gun ban case, Supreme Court considers dangers and due process By Geoff Bennett, Saher Khan, Kyle Midura The Supreme Court heard a case on Tuesday about whether people with domestic violence court orders should be barred from owning guns. Supreme Court analyst Marcia Coyle joins Geoff Bennett to discuss the arguments. Continue watching