Would-be carjacker targets Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor security detail officer, suspect shot
A would-be carjacker was shot Friday in Washington, D.C., when he pointed a gun at a U.S. Marshal assigned to protect the homes of U.S. Supreme Court Justices near the residence of Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor.
Trump immunity case: What the Supreme Court ruling means for his Jan. 6 trial
In a 6-3 opinion released Monday, the Supreme Court ruled that former President Donald Trump – and all presidents – have absolute immunity from prosecution for any acts committed in an official capacity while in the office of the presidency. The opinion also noted that presidents have no immunity for unofficial acts.
Which Supreme Court justices are likely to retire next?
Here is where each Supreme Court justice stands with his or her career, and the likelihood of retiring.
Politicians react to SCOTUS ruling on Trump's immunity case
Politicians shared their thoughts on the ruling after the Supreme Court decided to send the former president's immunity case back to the lower courts.
Supreme Court immunity ruling is ‘a big win’ for Donald Trump, expert explains
The Supreme Court sent Donald Trump’s immunity case back to a lower court, but one attorney says President Trump still got “a real big victory today." Here’s why.
Biden says Supreme Court ruling on immunity means 'no limits' on presidential actions
President Joe Biden emphasized the public's "right to know" Trump's role in the Jan. 6 insurrection following the Supreme Court's ruling granting broad immunity to Trump and other presidents from prosecution, likely delaying any revelations until after the election.
Emergency abortion Idaho ruling posted and removed from Supreme Court website: report
The U.S. Supreme Court appears poised to allow emergency abortions in Idaho after a ruling was posted briefly on the court's website Wednesday, Bloomberg reported.
Supreme Court could rule on Trump's immunity ahead of presidential debate
The Supreme Court has yet to issue opinions on over a dozen cases as we enter what is traditionally the last week of the term. The court usually wraps up by the end of June, but that might not be enough time this year.
Supreme Court upholds gun law meant to protect domestic violence victims
The Supreme Court ruling upholds a 1994 law that bans firearms for people under restraining orders to stay away from their spouses or partners.
Bump stock ban struck down by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has struck down a nationwide ban on bump stocks, a gun accessory that helps semi-automatic weapons fire like machine guns. It was used in the nation's deadliest mass shooting.
Abortion pill case: Supreme Court rejects limits to mifepristone access
In a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has rejected a push to restrict access to mifepristone, a medication used for abortions.
Why is June 12 called 'Loving Day?'
Loving Day marks the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s historic ruling to legalize interracial marriages.
Alito agrees U.S. should return to 'place of godliness' in secret recording, filmmaker claims
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito questioned the possibility of left-right compromise and agreed that the U.S. should return "to a place of godliness" in a secretly recorded conversation posted by filmmaker Lauren Windsor.
Supreme Court justices disclose how many gifts they received
Justice Clarence Thomas is acknowledging more travel paid for by Republican megadonor Harlan Crow, while several colleagues reported six-figure payments as part of book deals.
Justice Alito rejects recusal requests in Trump and Jan. 6 cases amid flag controversy
Justice Samuel Alito is rejecting calls to step aside from Supreme Court cases involving former President Donald Trump and Jan. 6 defendants because of the controversy over flags that flew over his homes.
Second flag linked to Jan. 6 rioters displayed at Justice Alito's summer home: report
A second flag of a type carried by rioters during the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, was displayed outside a house owned by Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, The New York Times reported Wednesday.
Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to Maryland's assault weapons ban
The Supreme Court on Monday declined, for now, to hear a challenge to a Maryland law banning certain semi-automatic firearms commonly referred to as assault weapons.
What's changed after 20 years of same-sex marriage in the US
It's been 20 years since Massachusetts issued the first state-sanctioned same-sex marriage licenses in the United States.
Trump's immunity case: Supreme Court appears skeptical of former president's defense
The Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday on whether former President Donald Trump is immune from prosecution in a federal case that is charging him with plotting to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.