Sotomayor speaks out against the conservative Supreme Court and shares a revealing wish: “Crazy things”
As Republicans absorb a difficult midterm election result, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor said she hopes some major conservative court decisions may eventually be reversed. She pointed to the court’s 2024 ruling on presidential immunity. The decision gives presidents absolute immunity from prosecution for actions within their core constitutional powers and presumed immunity for other […]
The Supreme Court gives Trump a much-needed win on the border — and Sen. Cornyn takes another loss
Supreme Court allows border wall construction in Texas’ Big Bend sector to resume The Supreme Court has sided with the Trump administration in a dispute over construction of a border wall in Texas’ Big Bend sector, temporarily lifting a federal judge’s order that had halted the work. The justices voted 8-1 on Monday to pause […]
Trump’s Supreme Court majority faces an approaching threat after Democrats take control of the Senate: “Stuck”
Republicans’ loss of the Senate in the midterms could complicate President Donald Trump’s efforts to reshape the federal courts. It may also put the Supreme Court’s 6-3 conservative majority in sharper focus, especially if a vacancy opens. Democrats are due to take control in January, leaving Republicans with limited time to confirm Trump’s judicial nominees. […]
Inside a ranching family’s clash with the government that could have consequences reaching the Supreme Court: ‘A threat to their very existence’
The owners of a family cattle ranch say a state penalty over ponds used to water their livestock poses an “existential threat” to their business. They warn the dispute could also affect ranchers elsewhere. In 2023, the Washington State Department of Ecology fined Wade and Teresa King $267,540, alleging they had damaged protected wetlands while […]
It’s time for the Supreme Court to address discrimination called “race neutral”
The Supreme Court has said that racial discrimination has no place in public school admissions. But when schools use policies that appear race-neutral, lower courts have sometimes allowed them to stand unless the impact on a particular racial group is especially severe. On Oct. 19, the justices agreed to hear a challenge from parents in […]
DOJ opens criminal investigation into Supreme Court leak that revealed the ruling overturning Roe v. Wade
DOJ investigates leak of Supreme Court draft that overturned Roe v. Wade The Justice Department is investigating who leaked a draft Supreme Court opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade, years after the court’s own inquiry failed to identify the source. The probe is being led by the Washington, D.C., U.S. attorney’s office, according to […]
Alito again says he is not retiring and will serve through the end of the current Supreme Court term
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito said he has no plans to retire and expects to remain on the bench through at least the end of the court’s current term in late June. He made the statement Thursday as speculation about possible Supreme Court vacancies grew following a poor midterm showing for Republicans. Democrats are expected […]
Supreme Court rejects Trump administration’s request to lift ban on separating 20,000 California ballots
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to temporarily block lower-court decisions rejecting the Trump administration’s effort to set aside more than 20,000 California mail-in ballots cast by people the administration says may not be U.S. citizens. Justice Elena Kagan turned down the request without comment on the eve of the midterm elections. She did […]
Gun-Control Advocates Urge Supreme Court To Overturn Significant Decision
Two organizations advocating for gun control have urged the Supreme Court to consider a case regarding laws that prohibit modern semiautomatic firearms as a chance to overturn its significant Heller ruling. The justices have agreed to review two cases linked to bans on modern semiautomatic firearms in Cook County, Illinois (which includes Chicago), and Connecticut. […]
Trump hints at his upcoming Supreme Court selection — and Democrats dislike him
Trump Mentions Potential Supreme Court Nominee at Rally Former President Donald Trump has hinted at who he might appoint to the Supreme Court if a position becomes available in the next couple of years. During a rally in Lubbock, Texas, on Tuesday—just days before the crucial midterm elections—he made this unexpected comment to his supporters. […]