Supreme Court will hear arguments in Trump's appeal against Jan. 6 criminal charges
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments in Donald Trump’s appeal of a lower court decision rejecting his claim of "absolute immunity" that would allow him to avoid facing criminal charges.
Supreme Court split on federal bump stock ban challenged by Texas gun store owner
The Trump administration banned bump stocks after the deadly mass shooting in Las Vegas, but the ban was put on hold. This comes down to whether the justices believe the accessory makes a weapon a machine gun. Those supporting bump stocks say there is still a manual action taken by the shooter.
Supreme Court hears major social media cases on content moderation and free speech
The Supreme Court social media cases center on Texas and Florida laws that aim to prevent platforms like Facebook, TikTok and others from censoring users based on their viewpoints.
Supreme Court upholds admissions policy at elite Virginia high school
The Supreme Court on Tuesday left in place the admissions policy at an elite public high school in Virginia that some parents claimed discriminates against highly qualified Asian Americans.
Trump Colorado ballot case goes before seemingly skeptical US Supreme Court
The Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday about whether Donald Trump can remain on the 2024 ballot for president in Colorado, and it sounds like the justices were skeptical of the state's effort to keep him off the ballot.
Justice Sandra Day O’Connor called a pioneer and 'iconic jurist' as she is memorialized by Biden, Roberts
Justice Sandra Day O’Connor was an Arizona native who served as an unwavering voice of moderate conservatism on the high court for over two decades. She was was nominated in 1981 by President Ronald Reagan and came to wield considerable influence on the nine-member court.
Supreme Court to take up restrictions on abortion pill mifepristone
Mifepristone is one of two drugs used in medication abortions, which account for more than half of all abortions in the United States.
Supreme Court to hear case that could undo Capitol riot charge against hundreds, including Trump
The obstruction charge has been brought against more than 300 defendants in the massive federal prosecution following the deadly insurrection at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Supreme Court hears a case that holds sweeping ramifications for the US tax code
The Supreme Court has taken up a case that could reshape US tax law – and ban a wealth tax.
Sandra Day O'Connor to lie in repose at U.S. Supreme Court
Funeral plans have been announced for late Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.
Supreme Court grapples with OxyContin maker's bankruptcy deal, with billions of dollars at stake
The Supreme Court is wrestling with a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would shield members of the Sackler family who own the company from civil lawsuits over the toll of opioids.
Supreme Court says it will formally adopt a code of ethics for the first time
The Supreme Court is adopting its first code of ethics, in the face of sustained criticism over undisclosed trips and gifts from wealthy benefactors to some justices.
Supreme Court weighs Arlington case on gun law that protects domestic violence victims
The Supreme Court heard a case Tuesday on a federal law that prohibits people under domestic violence restraining orders from having guns.
Supreme Court to hear Arlington case on law that takes guns from those accused of domestic violence
The federal law temporarily takes guns away from a person charged, but not convicted of domestic violence.
Supreme Court to decide if laws limiting social media platforms violate the Constitution
The justices will review laws enacted by Republican-dominated legislatures and signed by Republican governors in Florida and Texas.
Supreme Court to deliberate on the ambiguity of 'And' in criminal sentencing law
In particular, the justices will be examining a so-called safety valve provision that is meant to spare low-level, nonviolent drug dealers who agree to plead guilty and cooperate with prosecutors from having to face often longer mandatory sentences.
Biden offers alternative student debt relief plan following Supreme Court ruling
President Joe Biden is offering an alternative student debt plan designed to ease borrowers’ threat of default if they fall behind on their payments.
Student loan forgiveness struck down: Here's what that means for you
The Supreme Court has ruled the Biden administration overstepped its authority in trying to cancel or reduce student loan debt, effectively killing the $400 billion plan.
Many North Texans disappointed by Supreme Court's student loan forgiveness ruling
In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Joe Biden's plan to relieve $400 billion in student loan debt.
Supreme Court will decide if some judges went too far in striking down gun restrictions
A year after its sweeping gun rights ruling, the Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether judges are going too far in striking down restrictions on firearms.