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The Supreme Court will let Alabama's congressional map be redrawn to better represent Black voters

By Mark Sherman, Associated Press

The justices left in place an order directing a court-appointed special master to propose new lines for the state with a second district where Black voters constitute a majority or close to it.

How controversial will the next Supreme Court docket be? We're about to find out

By Marcia Coyle

Supreme Court justices will meet behind closed doors Tuesday for their private “long conference” ahead of the next term, the results of which may offer clues as to how controversial and significant the new term will be.

New investigation links Justice Thomas to Koch network fundraiser events

By William Brangham, Ian Couzens

Another new investigation by Pro Publica raises serious questions over undisclosed connections between Justice Clarence Thomas and powerful people who have brought cases before the Supreme Court. William Brangham talks to ProPublica’s Joshua Kaplan about Thomas’ attendance at a Koch…

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Ahead of an abortion vote, Ohio Supreme Court says some ballot language is misleading and must be rewritten

By Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press

The Ohio Supreme Court says a portion of the description of a ballot question enshrining abortion rights in the state constitution is misleading.

Biden effort for clean cars faces crucial test as Republican-led challenges go to appeals court

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

Efforts by the Biden administration to limit tailpipe pollution from automobiles face a crucial test as legal challenges brought by Republican-led states head to a federal appeals court.

Federal judge declares DACA illegal again, issue likely to be decided by Supreme Court

By Juan A. Lozano, Associated Press

A federal judge has declared illegal a revised version of a federal policy that prevents the deportation of hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought to the U.S. as children.

Justice Alito rejects Senate Democrats' call to step aside from an upcoming Supreme Court case

By Mark Sherman, Associated Press

Alito is rejecting demands from Senate Democrats that he step aside from an upcoming Supreme Court case because of his interactions with one of the lawyers, in a fresh demonstration of tensions over ethical issues.

Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh predicts 'concrete steps' to address ethics concerns

By Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press

He gave no details, but said he hopes "there'll be some concrete steps soon" in the Supreme Court's review of the issue. He stopped short of speaking about recent calls for justices to institute an official code of conduct.

Football coach who won lawsuit against public school for on-field prayers returns to gridiron

By Ed Komenda, Associated Press

Years after assistant coach Joe Kennedy left a Washington state high school football team over objections to his post-game praying on the field, he has returned to the gridiron thanks to a Supreme Court decision.

Justice Clarence Thomas acknowledges 3 trips on Republican megadonor's plane last year

By Mark Sherman, Associated Press

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is acknowledging that he took three trips last year aboard a private plane owned by Republican megadonor Harlan Crow.