Apr 06 Report says Justice Thomas accepted undisclosed luxury trips from Republican donor By Associated Press ProPublica is reporting that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has for more than two decades accepted luxury trips nearly every year from Republican megadonor Harlan Crow without reporting them on financial disclosure forms. Continue reading
Mar 27 Kansas Supreme Court signals continued abortion rights support By John Hanna, Associated Press Multiple justices expressed skepticism Monday during hearings over two abortion-related lawsuits and peppered an attorney for the state with tough questions as he argued that a decisive statewide vote last year affirming abortion rights "doesn't matter."… Continue reading
Mar 22 LISTEN: Supreme Court hears arguments in Jack Daniel's look-alike dog toy case By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press The Supreme Court is hearing a spirited dispute Wednesday between whiskey maker Jack Daniel’s and the manufacturer of a squeaking dog toy that parodies the liquor's bottle and label. Continue reading
Mar 21 Supreme Court unanimously rules for deaf student in education case By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press The Supreme Court has ruled unanimously for a deaf student who sued his public school system for providing an inadequate education. The case is significant for other disabled students who allege they were failed by school officials. Continue reading
Mar 20 LISTEN: Supreme Court hears case over water rights of the Navajo Nation By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press The Supreme Court seems inclined to side with the federal government and a group of states in a dispute with the Navajo Nation over water from the drought-stricken Colorado River. Continue reading
Mar 17 States, federal government want Supreme Court to end Navajo fight for Colorado River water By Michael Phillis, Associated Press The tribe says the federal government broke its treaty promise to provide a sufficient water supply for the tribe and that it should come up with a plan to do so. Continue reading
Mar 17 WATCH: Supreme Court Bar holds remembrance ceremony for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, whose death ahead of the 2020 election led to a conservative shift on the Supreme Court, was remembered Friday during ceremonies at the high court as a legendary champion for women's rights. Continue reading
Mar 02 WATCH: White House hold briefing as legal fight over student debt transforms into a broader political battle By Chris Megerian, Zeke Miller, Associated Press Facing the possibility that the Supreme Court will reject President Joe Biden's plan for student loan forgiveness, the White House is aiming to turn the political heat toward Republicans while deflecting criticism from disappointed borrowers. Continue reading
Feb 28 Watch 11:12 Breaking down the arguments as Supreme Court hears challenge to student loan relief plan By John Yang, Courtney Norris, Saher Khan The fate of student debt relief promised for some 40 million Americans is in the hands of the Supreme Court. The justices heard arguments in high-stakes cases over the legality of President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan. John Yang discussed… Continue watching
Feb 27 LISTEN: Supreme Court seems poised to sink Biden's student debt relief plan By Mark Sherman, Associated Press Conservative justices holding the Supreme Court’s majority seem likely to sink President Joe Biden’s plan to wipe away or reduce student loans held by millions of Americans. Continue reading