Florida Supreme Court rules against former Democratic state attorney ousted by DeSantis
The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit filed by Andrew Warren, a state attorney who was ousted by Gov. Ron DeSantis last year, citing an "unreasonable delay" in filing a challenge to the Republican governor's authority to suspend him.
2023-06-24 01:48
Supreme Court rejects Texas and Louisiana challenge to Biden deportation priorities
The Supreme Court, in an 8-1 ruling, revived the Biden administration's immigration guidelines that prioritize which noncitizens to deport, dismissing a challenge from two Republican state attorneys general who argued the policies conflicted with immigration law.
2023-06-23 22:27
Justices consider taking up case on whether Americans with Disabilities Act protections cover gender dysphoria
The Supreme Court met behind closed doors on Thursday to decide if it will take up a case concerning whether the Americans with Disabilities Act covers individuals with gender dysphoria.
2023-06-23 06:24
Supreme Court limits federal prisoners' ability to bring some post-conviction challenges
The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the conviction of a federal prisoner who argued he should be able to challenge his 27-year sentence for firearms possession based on changes in the law since his trial.
2023-06-22 23:18
Alito in the hot seat over trips to Alaska and Rome he accepted from groups and individuals who lobby the Supreme Court
Concerns about ethics and transparency at the Supreme Court have been reignited this week after Justice Samuel Alito acknowledged attending a luxury fishing trip on the private jet of a conservative hedge fund manager.
2023-06-22 20:18
She helped kill Roe v Wade - what does she want now?
Kristin Hawkins has relentlessly pursued one goal - to make abortion unthinkable and unavailable.
2023-06-22 07:54
She was denied an abortion in Texas - then she almost died
Over a dozen women are suing Texas after being denied abortions they say were medically necessary.
2023-06-19 04:54
Iowa Supreme Court deadlocks on 6-week abortion ban and leaves block in place
Abortion will remain legal in Iowa for up to 20 weeks after the state Supreme Court on Friday declined to lift a block on a six-week ban.
2023-06-17 01:59
Supreme Court rules against Alabama fisherman who sought to block retrial based on venue
The Supreme Court unanimously ruled against an Alabama fisherman convicted of stealing valuable information related to prime fishing locations, saying that when his trial was conducted in the wrong place, the proper fix was to retry the case in the correct venue.
2023-06-15 22:53
Supreme Court rejects challenges to law that governs tribal adoptions
The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected challenges to a federal law that prioritizes the placement of Native American children with Native families or tribes in child custody proceedings.
2023-06-15 22:18
Supreme Court's conservative majority to decide direction of law on race, elections and religious freedom this month
As the Supreme Court races to issue all outstanding opinions by a self-imposed early July deadline, there is little doubt that the conservative majority is prepared to continue the right-ward trajectory on areas concerning affirmative action, election law and LGBTQ rights.
2023-06-15 21:53
Supreme Court could soon rule on Biden's student loan forgiveness program. Here's what borrowers need to know
Millions of borrowers may learn soon whether they could receive up to $20,000 in debt relief under President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness program. The fate of the debt cancellation program lies with the Supreme Court, which is expected to rule in late June or early July.
2023-06-14 17:24