Jun 19 Trump says he will renew effort to end DACA protections By Deb Reichmann, Astrid Galvan, Associated Press President Trump says he will renew his administration’s effort to end legal protections for young immigrants after Supreme Court blocked the first try. Continue reading
Jun 18 Watch 5:42 After Supreme Court ruling, what’s next for American ‘Dreamers’ By John Yang The Supreme Court handed President Trump a major legal defeat Thursday, overturning his decision to end protections for immigrants who arrived in the United States illegally as children. Chief Justice John Roberts sided with his four consistently liberal colleagues and… Continue watching
Jun 16 LGBTQ activists see hard work ahead despite Supreme Court win By David Crary, Associated Press LGBTQ-rights activists are looking ahead as they celebrate a major victory in the Supreme Court regarding job discrimination. They hope Monday's decision spurs action against other forms of bias against their community and undermines the Trump administration’s near-total ban on… Continue reading
Jun 15 Watch 7:57 Why Supreme Court’s LGBTQ employment discrimination ruling marks a ‘milestone’ The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that job discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or transgender identity is illegal. Justice Neil Gorsuch, one of the conservative members of the court, wrote the opinion. The decision represents a milestone for… Continue watching
Jun 15 Watch 8:13 What landmark Supreme Court ruling means for LGBTQ rights The Supreme Court announced a milestone decision Monday, ruling that job discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or transgender identity is illegal. What is the significance of this decision for LGBTQ rights, even beyond the realm of employment? Judy… Continue watching
May 30 Supreme Court rejects challenge to limits on church services By Mark Sherman, Associated Press A divided Supreme Court on Friday rejected an emergency appeal by a California church that challenged state limits on attendance at worship services that have been imposed to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Continue reading
May 13 Watch 5:41 SCOTUS weighs fate of ‘faithless electors’ ahead of 2020 election By John Yang Can states punish presidential electors for bucking a pledge to vote for their state's winner? That was the question at the heart of Wednesday’s Supreme Court arguments, held once again by phone. Some states sought to invalidate the votes of… Continue watching
May 13 LISTEN: Supreme Court hears cases centered on ‘faithless electors’ in presidential election By Associated Press Wednesday is the last day scheduled for arguments to be heard by telephone because of the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
May 12 Watch 5:14 In case over access to Trump’s finances, Supreme Court asks tough questions By John Yang The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in President Trump’s legal battle to keep his finances secret. Authorities in New York as well as several House committees are seeking Trump’s financial records, arguing they could reveal potential crimes or improper influence. Continue watching
May 11 Watch 4:33 News Wrap: Biden blasts Trump’s handling of COVID-19 pandemic In our news wrap Monday, presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden blasted President Trump’s handling of the pandemic. In an op-ed for The Washington Post, Biden argued Trump should be working to secure the same protections for all Americans that… Continue watching