John Roberts doesn’t want race to matter as he ends affirmative action for college admission programs
As he began reading excerpts of his decision eviscerating college affirmative action, in a hushed courtroom Thursday, Chief Justice John…
Justice Department sues West Virginia governor’s coal empire seeking unpaid fines
The Justice Department announced a lawsuit Wednesday against West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice's coal empire, seeking more than $5 million…
How Congress lost control of the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court holds more power than it used to, and thanks to its "shadow docket," can make consequential decisions…
New documents show how Sandra Day O’Connor helped George W. Bush win the 2000 election
Justice Sandra Day O'Connor provided the early framework that steered the outcome in the dispute over the 2000 presidential election…
The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and now takes it slow on abortion
The Supreme Court that erased a constitutional right to abortion 10 months ago took a breath on Friday.
Based on what Justice Brett…
Based on what Justice Brett Kavanaugh said when voting to overturn Roe v. Wade about leaving abortion to the states,…
A secret Supreme Court deal on gay rights and what it means today
The justices abhor any suggestion of dealmaking, whether overt or implicit, but closed-door pacts occur, and Roberts has been at…
How Ginsburg’s death and Kavanaugh’s maneuvering shaped the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade and abortion rights
Within days of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's memorial service in late September 2020, boxes of her files and other office…
Ruth Bader Ginsburg is honored at a Supreme Court she wouldn’t recognize
The late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was lauded by former clerks and colleagues at a memorial ceremony held at the…
There’s a new chief judge in DC who could help determine the fate of Donald Trump
A new chief judge in the federal courthouse in Washington, DC, is poised to take over as that position has…