Ketanji Brown Jackson Sworn In As U.S. Supreme Court JusticeJackson, 51, was sworn as the court's 116th justice Thursday, replacing Justice Stephen Breyer, whom she once worked for.
Supreme Court Limits EPA In Curbing Power Plant EmissionsThe court's ruling could complicate the Biden administration's plans to combat climate change.
Supreme Court: Veteran Who Lost Job As Texas Trooper Can Sue StateIn a 5-4 vote, the court ruled state agencies are not immune from private lawsuits.
Justice Stephen Breyer Retiring From Supreme CourtBreyer's retirement sets the stage for Ketanji Brown Jackson to begin her service as the Supreme Court's 116th justice.
Supreme Court Limits 2020 Ruling On Tribal Lands In OklahomaJustices ruled in a 5-4 decision that Oklahoma can prosecute non-Native Americans for crimes on tribal land when the victim is Native American.
Football Coach's Prayer Case Has First Amendment ImplicationsCourt watchers say the Kennedy case reversed the lemon test, a Supreme Court standard for whether an action is violating the establishment clause.
Supreme Court Sides With Coach Who Sought To Pray After GameThe court ruled 6-3 for the coach with the court's conservative justices in the majority and its liberals in dissent.
The Political Fallout From SCOTUS Overturning Roe V. WadeLawmakers, Democrats and Republicans, react to the Supreme Court striking down federal protections over abortion.
Roe Is Overturned. What's Next?A landmark Supreme Court ruling struck down Roe v. Wade, causing ripple effects and reactions across the nation.
Supreme Court Strikes Down New York Gun Law, Expanding Gun RightsThe 6-3 decision strike down a New York law requiring people to demonstrate a need in order to get a license to carry a gun in public.
Jan. 6 Panel Sends Letter Asking Ginni Thomas To TestifyShe acknowledged she attended the Jan. 6 "Stop the Steal" rally but left before Trump spoke and his supporters later stormed the Capitol.
Supreme Court Blocks Texas Law On Social Media CensorshipIn a split 5-4 ruling, the court voted to put the Texas law on hold while a lawsuit plays out in lower courts.
What's The Role Of The Chief Justice?Within the Court’s building, the chief justice is considered the “first among equals.”
Ginni Thomas' Emails Deepen Her Involvement In 2020 ElectionThomas was a staunch Trump supporter who acknowledged she attended the Jan. 6 "Stop the Steal" rally on the Ellipse but left before Trump spoke.
Court's Decision On Abortion Rights Will Impact States DifferentlySome states have have trigger laws in place, while others have pre-Roe abortion bans still on the books.
President Biden Blasts Leaked Roe v. Wade Draft As 'Radical'The Supreme Court's majority draft opinion — first published by Politico — in effect states there's no constitutional right to abortion services.
Supreme Court Rules Against The City Of Boston In Christian Flag CaseThe justices agreed that the city discriminated against an activist for refusing his request to fly a Christian flag outside City Hall.
Supreme Court Hears Fight Over Asylum-Seekers Waiting In MexicoThe justices are hearing arguments over the "Remain in Mexico" policy, which President Biden originally suspended on his first day in office.
Supreme Court Takes Up Case About Praying High School Football CoachThe case involves former high school football coach Joe Kennedy, who was fired after kneeling and praying with students on the field after games.
Ketanji Brown Jackson Speaks For 1st Time Since Historic ConfirmationShe will become the 116th Associate Justice of the Supreme Court when she takes the bench after Justice Stephen Breyer retires in June.
Cheers For Jackson, Who Declares, 'We've Made It, All Of Us'Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson will take her place on the Supreme Court this summer, when Justice Stephen Breyer retires.
What's Next: Jackson To Join More Diverse And Conservative High CourtJustice Breyer said he would retire once his successor had been confirmed, but not before the end of the term.
Jackson Confirmed As First Black Female High Court JusticeA 53-47 vote to cut off debate Thursday came hours before Jackson's expected confirmation.
Democrats Propose Code Of Ethics For U.S. Supreme CourtThe proposed bill would establish a new set of guidelines that would set out requirements for justices to recuse themselves in certain situations.
Supreme Court Reinstates Trump-Era Environmental ActJustices agreed to halt a lower court's order throwing out a rule that curtailed the power of states and Native Americans to block energy projects.
Senate Votes To Advance Jackson Nomination, Overcoming StalemateThe Senate voted 53-47 to "discharge" Jackson's nomination from the Judiciary Committee after the panel deadlocked 11-11.
Why Are Supreme Court Nominations So Partisan?Supreme Court confirmations largely rely on the political party in power.
GOP Sen. Susan Collins To Vote To Confirm Jackson To The Supreme CourtSenate Democrats already had enough votes to confirm her to the high court if every member in their party voted in her favor.
Richard Painter: Justice Thomas Should Have Recused HimselfNewsy interviews Richard Painter about how Justice Thomas' wife, Virginia, repeatedly urged aides to resist the results of the Nov. 2020 election.
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas Released From HospitalJustice Thomas, a conservative and appointee of former President George H.W. Bush, has been on the court since 1991.
