Dec 20 U.S. asks court to end immigration asylum limits -- after Christmas By Morgan Lee, Giovanna Dell'Orto, Rebecca Santana, Associated Press The Biden administration made the plea in a filing Tuesday, a day after Chief Justice John Roberts issued a temporary order to keep pandemic-era limits on migrants in place. Before Roberts issued that order, the restrictions were slated to expire… Continue reading
Dec 19 Supreme Court temporarily blocks lifting of pandemic asylum restrictions By Rebecca Santana, Associated Press The Supreme Court is temporarily blocking an order that would lift pandemic-era restrictions on asylum seekers. But it is leaving open the prospect of lifting the restrictions by Wednesday. Continue reading
Dec 13 Biden's judicial nominations have set records for diversity, but several remain unconfirmed By Candice Norwood, The 19th The president has prioritized nominating people from underrepresented backgrounds in terms of race, gender and professional experience, but advocates say there’s still ‘a long way to go.’… Continue reading
Dec 13 Supreme Court will hear appeal in murder-for-hire case By Associated Press The justices said they will review the case of Adam Samia, who is serving a life sentence for killing a real estate broker in the Philippines. Continue reading
Dec 12 Supreme Court refuses request to block California flavored tobacco ban By Associated Press The Supreme Court has refused a request from tobacco companies to stop California from enforcing a ban on flavored tobacco products that was overwhelmingly approved by voters in November. Continue reading
Dec 08 Watch 5:21 Lawmakers pass landmark legislation aimed at protecting same-sex marriages Congress gave final approval to a bill requiring all states to recognize same-sex and interracial marriages. It passed the House with nearly 40 Republicans joining Democrats in support. On the floor, arguments focused on protecting marriage rights against a conservative… Continue watching
Dec 08 Appeals court panel allows New York to keep enforcing new gun law By Associated Press A federal appeals court panel says New York can continue enforcing a new state law banning guns from "sensitive" places like parks and theaters while the judges consider a legal challenge. Continue reading
Dec 08 How the Respect for Marriage Act protects same-sex marriage rights, and where it falls short By Kate Sosin, The 19th If the Supreme Court reverses marriage equality, the landmark legislation offers protections for LGBTQ+ couples but does not amount to a national mandate. Continue reading
Dec 07 LISTEN: Supreme Court hears case that could give state legislatures more power over elections At least six Supreme Court justices are sounding skeptical of making a broad ruling that would leave state legislatures virtually unchecked when making rules for elections. Continue reading
Dec 05 Watch 7:32 Supreme Court hears case pitting gay rights against religious freedom By John Yang The rights of same-sex couples are once again before the U.S. Supreme Court. Justices on Monday heard arguments in a case that wrestles with the blurred lines separating free speech, religious beliefs and discrimination. John Yang looks at the history… Continue watching