May 04 Watch In Replacing Souter, Obama May Turn to Court Outsider With Justice David Souter set to retire in June after more than 18 years on the bench, President Barack Obama is being given his first chance to shape the nation's highest court. Analysts discuss what traits and experience President Obama… Continue watching
May 01 ‘Judge’s Judge’ Souter Bids Adieu to High Court By Admin, PBS News Hour The composition of judges on the U.S. Supreme Court has been cast once again into the spotlight with Justice David Souter's decision to retire when the court's term ends this summer. Continue reading
May 01 Souter to Retire From Supreme Court in June By Admin, PBS News Hour Justice David Souter, the 105th justice to be appointed to the Supreme Court, said Friday he plans to retire in June after more than 18 years on the bench. Continue reading
May 01 Watch Souter to Exit Supreme Court, Launching Debate on Successor Amid the news that Supreme Court Justice David Souter plans to retire this summer, the National Law Journal's Marcia Coyle discusses Souter's career and possible replacement. Continue watching
Apr 29 Watch Supreme Court Hears Challenge to Landmark Voting Law The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday on a challenge by a Texas community to strike down an extension to the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal recaps the day in court. Continue watching
Apr 28 Watch Court Rules FCC May Pursue Fines for On-air Profanity The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the government could threaten broadcasters with fines over the use of even a single profanity on live television, yet stopped short of ruling whether the policy violates the Constitution. Marcia Coyle of the National… Continue watching
Apr 22 Watch Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Case Alleging Reverse Discrimination The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in a case brought by a group of white firefighters in Connecticut who argue they were the victims of reverse discrimination. Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal gives an update on the day… Continue watching
Apr 21 Watch Supreme Court Hears School Strip Search Case The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case about whether Arizona school officials were justified in strip-searching a 13 year-old girl for prescription drugs on another student's tip. The National Law Journal's Marcia Coyle explains the case and its implications… Continue watching
Mar 24 Watch ‘Hillary’ Movie Brings Campaign Finance Law to High Court The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case Tuesday centering on whether a documentary on Hillary Clinton should be classified as a political ad, making it subject to campaign finance laws. The National Law Journal's Marcia Coyle describes the case… Continue watching
Mar 09 Justices Reject Expanded Protections for Minorities Under Voting Rights Act By Admin, PBS News Hour A Supreme Court ruling Monday refused to expand protections for minorities under the Voting Rights Act, a decision that may affect the redrawing of legislative boundaries following the 2010 Census. Continue reading