Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action in college admissions
President Joe Biden said he “strongly, strongly" disagrees with the court's ruling and urged colleges not to let the ruling “be the last word."
President Joe Biden said he “strongly, strongly" disagrees with the court's ruling and urged colleges not to let the ruling “be the last word."
Roe v. Wade: One year after landmark decision overturned, leaving abortion laws up to states
One year ago this week, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned its landmark Roe v. Wade decision, leaving abortion rights up to the states including Florida.
One year ago this week, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned its landmark Roe v. Wade decision, leaving abortion rights up to the states including Florida.
Environmentalists warn that recent Supreme Court ruling means more pollutants in waterways
The United States Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the Environmental Protection Agency’s definition of "Waters of the United States" was too broad, now only giving the EPA authority to regulate wetlands that are a water source with a "continuous surface connection" to major bodies of water.
The United States Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the Environmental Protection Agency’s definition of "Waters of the United States" was too broad, now only giving the EPA authority to regulate wetlands that are a water source with a "continuous surface connection" to major bodies of water.
Supreme Court preserves access to abortion pill mifepristone for now
The Supreme Court has preserved women’s access to a drug used in the most common method of abortion, rejecting lower-court restrictions while a lawsuit continues.
The Supreme Court has preserved women’s access to a drug used in the most common method of abortion, rejecting lower-court restrictions while a lawsuit continues.
Supreme Court moves to temporarily extend access to abortion pill
The justices are still considering whether to allow restrictions on mifepristone to take effect while a legal challenge to the medication’s FDA approval continues. In an order signed by Justice Samuel Alito on Wednesday, the court indicated it will act by Friday night.
The justices are still considering whether to allow restrictions on mifepristone to take effect while a legal challenge to the medication’s FDA approval continues. In an order signed by Justice Samuel Alito on Wednesday, the court indicated it will act by Friday night.
Supreme Court rules transgender student can run girls track in West Virginia
Becky Pepper-Jackson is in the middle of the outdoor track season.
Becky Pepper-Jackson is in the middle of the outdoor track season.
Supreme Court hears arguments about Biden's student loan forgiveness plan
The Biden administration says 26 million people have applied and 16 million have been approved to have up to $20,000 in federal student loans forgiven.
The Biden administration says 26 million people have applied and 16 million have been approved to have up to $20,000 in federal student loans forgiven.
Supreme Court says it's been unable to find abortion opinion leaker
The Supreme Court said Thursday it has not determined who leaked a draft of the court's opinion overturning abortion rights, but that the investigation continues.
The Supreme Court said Thursday it has not determined who leaked a draft of the court's opinion overturning abortion rights, but that the investigation continues.
Supreme Court justices spar in latest clash of religion and gay rights
The Supreme Court on Monday heard the case of a Christian graphic artist who objects to designing wedding websites for gay couples.
The Supreme Court on Monday heard the case of a Christian graphic artist who objects to designing wedding websites for gay couples.
US Supreme Court weighs 'most important case' on democracy
The Supreme Court is about to confront a new elections case that could dramatically alter voting in 2024 and beyond.
The Supreme Court is about to confront a new elections case that could dramatically alter voting in 2024 and beyond.
Supreme Court greenlights handover of Trump's tax returns to Congress
The Supreme Court has cleared the way for the handover of former President Donald Trump’s tax returns to a congressional committee after a three-year legal fight.
The Supreme Court has cleared the way for the handover of former President Donald Trump’s tax returns to a congressional committee after a three-year legal fight.
Biden administration to ask Supreme Court to reinstate student loan forgiveness plan
The Biden administration plans to ask the Supreme Court to reinstate the president’s student debt cancellation plan, according to a legal filing.
The Biden administration plans to ask the Supreme Court to reinstate the president’s student debt cancellation plan, according to a legal filing.
Affirmative action in jeopardy after Supreme Court justices raise doubts
The survival of affirmative action in higher education appeared to be in serious trouble Monday at a conservative-dominated Supreme Court after hours of debate over vexing questions of race.
The survival of affirmative action in higher education appeared to be in serious trouble Monday at a conservative-dominated Supreme Court after hours of debate over vexing questions of race.
Supreme Court to hear case that could raise price of bacon, other pork products
The case involves California's Prop 12, which says that pork sold in the state needs to come from pigs whose mothers were raised with at least 24 square feet of space.
The case involves California's Prop 12, which says that pork sold in the state needs to come from pigs whose mothers were raised with at least 24 square feet of space.
Trump asks Supreme Court to intervene in review of Mar-a-Lago seized documents
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to step into the legal fight over the classified documents seized during an FBI search of his Florida estate.
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to step into the legal fight over the classified documents seized during an FBI search of his Florida estate.
Supreme Court back in session Monday with new justice and top cases
Already the court has said it will decide cases on a range of major issues including affirmative action, voting rights and the rights of LGBTQ people.
Already the court has said it will decide cases on a range of major issues including affirmative action, voting rights and the rights of LGBTQ people.
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg auction brings in nearly $517K
The piece was part of a collection of about 75 items of the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s that were sold to benefit charity.
The piece was part of a collection of about 75 items of the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s that were sold to benefit charity.
Miami-Dade school board votes against recognizing LGBTQ history month
The Miami-Dade School Board overwhelmingly decided against recognizing October as LGBTQ history month, voting 8-1 against the measure, despite observing it during the last school year.
The Miami-Dade School Board overwhelmingly decided against recognizing October as LGBTQ history month, voting 8-1 against the measure, despite observing it during the last school year.
After Supreme Court ruling, it's open season on US gun laws
Court battles over the ruling come as the Biden administration and police struggle to stop a rise in violent crime and mass shootings, including several deadly shootings involving individuals who bought their guns legally.
Court battles over the ruling come as the Biden administration and police struggle to stop a rise in violent crime and mass shootings, including several deadly shootings involving individuals who bought their guns legally.
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas cancels plans to teach at GWU law school this fall
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has backed out of teaching a seminar at George Washington University's law school in the nation's capital, following student protests and the university's statement of support for the conservative justice's role on campus.
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has backed out of teaching a seminar at George Washington University's law school in the nation's capital, following student protests and the university's statement of support for the conservative justice's role on campus.