May 24 Chief Justice Roberts says Supreme Court looking at ethics standards, provides no specifics By Mark Sherman, Associated Press Speaking at a law dinner where he was honored with an award Tuesday, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts provided no specifics but said the justices "are continuing to look at the things we can do to give practical effect… Continue reading
May 19 Watch 6:38 New book 'Shadow Docket' explores Supreme Court's growing influence on American law By John Yang, Saher Khan A new book explores the Supreme Court's growing influence on the country through emergency actions on cases not on the official docket. For the past decade or so, the court has gotten involved in cases concerning big issues, often setting… Continue watching
May 18 Supreme Court rules Andy Warhol violated a photographer's copyright on image of Prince By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a photographer who claimed the late Andy Warhol had violated her copyright on a photograph of the singer Prince. Continue reading
May 18 Supreme Court sidesteps challenge to internet companies' that would have allowed more lawsuits By Associated Press The Supreme Court has sidestepped a case against Google that might have allowed more lawsuits against social media companies. Continue reading
May 17 Supreme Court lets Illinois keep ban on sale of some semiautomatic guns for now By Associated Press The high court denied an emergency request from people challenging the law, which bans so-called assault weapons. The law's opponents had asked the court to put the law on hold while a court challenge continues. Continue reading
May 17 WATCH: Senate committee holds hearing on judicial ethics following reports on Supreme Court By News Desk Senate Democrats have argued Thomas' potential violations highlight the need for Congress to step in and outline ethics rules for the high court. Continue reading
May 15 Watch 11:11 A look at primary elections and battles over abortion rights at the state level By William Brangham, Kyle Midura, Ian Couzens, Saher Khan There are political battles on the state level this week with a handful of primary races heating up and action on abortion laws. We check in with reporters Colin Campbell of North Carolina, Ryland Barton of Kentucky and Katie Meyer… Continue watching
May 15 Government supporters call for Pakistani chief justice to quit over releasing former Premier Imran Khan By Munir Ahmed, Associated Press Thousands of government supporters in Pakistan are calling on the country's top judge to resign for ordering the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, whose dramatic arrest last week sparked deadly nationwide clashes. Continue reading
May 15 Supreme Court to decide if South Carolina congressional maps discriminates against Black voters By Associated Press The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether South Carolina's congressional districts need to be redrawn because they discriminate against Black voters. Continue reading
May 05 Watch 5:04 Payments made to Justice Thomas' wife raise more ethical questions about Supreme Court By John Yang, Saher Khan, Ian Couzens For the fourth time in a month, a report raises questions about Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and his rich friends. This time it’s money going to Ginni Thomas, the justice's wife. According to the Washington Post, Leonard Leo directed… Continue watching