May 03 Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signs Texas-style ban on most abortions By Sean Murphy, Associated Press The bill signed Tuesday takes effect immediately with the governor's signature, but abortion rights advocates already have challenged the new law in court. It's not clear when the Oklahoma Supreme Court might issue a ruling in the case. Continue reading
May 03 WATCH: Vice President Harris blasts draft Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade By Associated Press “Women’s rights in America are under attack,” Harris said. “Today we know our purpose, we also know what we are up against.”… Continue reading
May 03 WATCH: Biden says overturning Roe would be a ‘radical,’ ‘fundamental shift’ for the country By Zeke Miller, Jessica Gresko, Associated Press President Joe Biden is blasting what he calls a "radical" leaked draft opinion suggesting the Supreme Court is poised to overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide. Continue reading
May 03 What’s next for abortion rights after Supreme Court leak? By Chris Megerian, Associated Press The stunning leak of a draft Supreme Court decision that would overturn Roe v. Wade has shocked Washington. It also sparked a lot of questions about what it could mean for the future of abortion in the United States. Continue reading
May 03 Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts orders investigation into ‘egregious’ leak of draft abortion opinion By Zeke Miller, Jessica Gresko, Associated Press Chief Justice John Roberts on Tuesday confirmed the authenticity of a leaked draft opinion suggesting the Supreme Court may be be poised to overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide. Continue reading
May 02 Report: Draft opinion suggests Supreme Court set to overturn Roe v. Wade By Mark Sherman, Zeke Miller, Associated Press Politico published what was labeled as a “1st Draft” of the “Opinion of the Court” in a case challenging Mississippi's ban on abortion after 15 weeks, a case known as Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. Continue reading
Apr 28 Supreme Court justices limit discrimination claims for emotional distress By Associated Press The Supreme Court has upheld the dismissal of a discrimination lawsuit filed by a deaf and legally blind woman against a physical therapy business that wouldn't provide an American Sign Language interpreter for her appointments. Continue reading
Apr 26 LISTEN: Supreme Court hears arguments for Remain in Mexico policy, prison transportation By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The Supreme Court on Tuesday questioned lower-court orders that have blocked the Biden administration from ending a controversial Trump-era immigration program for asylum-seekers. Continue reading
Apr 25 LISTEN: Supreme Court hears arguments on case over high school coach’s on-field prayers By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press The Supreme Court heard arguments on Monday over the death penalty and a dispute between public school officials and a former high school football coach who wanted to kneel and pray on the field after games. Continue reading
Apr 08 WATCH: Biden and Harris host celebration for Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court confirmation By Associated Press Tearfully embracing a history-making moment, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson said Friday her confirmation as the first Black woman to the Supreme Court showed the progress of America, declaring, ″We’ve made it — all of us."… Continue reading