Jun 17 Supreme Court sends same-sex wedding cake dispute back to lower court By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The justices ordered state judges to take a new look at the case involving a lesbian couple and the owners of a now-closed bakery in the Portland area. Continue reading
Jun 10 Why June could be a blockbuster month for Supreme Court decisions By Marcia Coyle Three cases are likely front-page news because of their potential as landmark decisions. Continue reading
Jun 10 Supreme Court will not hear case on gun silencer regulations By Associated Press The case the justices turned away included appeals from two Kansas men who were convicted of violating federal law regulating silencers. They argued the constitutional right "to keep and bear arms" includes silencers. Continue reading
Jun 04 Young people suing U.S. government over climate change get their day in court By Andrew Selsky, Associated Press The group of young people suing say U.S. energy policies are causing climate change and hurting their future. Continue reading
May 30 Watch 7:52 Planned Parenthood: 'It's simply not true' Mo. abortion clinic breaks rules Missouri is part of a recent wave of state laws that would ban abortion almost entirely, sometimes without exceptions for rape and incest. The state is also making news on abortion for trying to deny its one remaining abortion provider,… Continue watching
May 28 Supreme Court agrees to hear U.S.-Mexico border shooting case By Associated Press The Supreme Court will decide whether the family of 15-year-old Sergio Adrian Hernandez Guereca who was shot to death by an American border agent can sue for damages in U.S. courts. Continue reading
May 28 Supreme Court rejects appeal over transgender bathrooms By Associated Press The justices rejected an appeal from students who argued that a school district policy allowing transgender students to use the same facilities violated their right to privacy. Continue reading
May 28 Supreme Court upholds Indiana abortion law on disposal of fetal remains By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The court split 7-2 to uphold an Indiana law that requires abortion providers to dispose of aborted fetuses in the same way as human remains. Continue reading
May 24 Supreme Court halts electoral map redrawing in Michigan, Ohio By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The brief orders from the justices do not telegraph the outcome of the redistricting cases that are expected to be decided by the end of June. Continue reading
May 17 4 Supreme Court abortion cases that could erode Roe v. Wade By Marcia Coyle What the justices decide to do with these four cases could offer some hints as to the future of abortion rights in Chief Justice John Roberts’ court. Continue reading