Court Tosses Black Man’s Murder Conviction Over Racial Bias
21 June 2019The removal of black prospective jurors violated the rights of inmate Curtis Flowers, the court said in a 7-2 decision.
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Supreme Court Upholds Indiana Abortion Law on Fetal Remains
28 May 2019The justices said in an unsigned opinion that the case does not involve limits on abortion rights.
Supreme Court So Far Won’t Stop Bump Stock Ban
26 March 2019The ban on bump stock devices, which allow semi-automatic weapons to fire like machine guns, took effect Tuesday.
Supreme Court’s Cross Case Could Affect Monuments Nationally
27 February 2019By the same token, those monuments could be insulated from challenges if supporters prevail, as many observers think is likely given the court's conservative makeup.
Supreme Court: Judges Can’t Rule from Beyond the Grave
25 February 2019The case involved Fresno County public school math consultant Aileen Rizo, who sued after learning she made less than male colleagues.
Supreme Court Says Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Back at Work
15 February 2019The 85-year-old Ginsburg is attending the justices' Friday closed-door conference at which they're weighing whether to add new cases.
Abortion Case Shows Roberts Firmly at Supreme Court’s Center
8 February 2019Since the retirement of Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy last summer, Chief Justice John Roberts has become the court's new swing vote.
Ginsburg Makes First Public Appearance Since Cancer Surgery
5 February 2019James Ginsburg said before the concert that his mother is walking a mile a day and meeting with her personal trainer twice a week.
High Court Lets Military Implement Transgender Restrictions
22 January 2019The high court split 5-4 in allowing the plan to take effect, with the court’s five conservatives greenlighting it and its four liberal members saying they would not have.
Ginsburg Missing Supreme Court Arguments for 1st Time
7 January 2019A court spokeswoman said the 85-year-old justice is continuing to recuperate and work from home after doctors removed two cancerous growths from her left lung.
Supreme Court Won’t Hear States’ Appeal over Planned Parenthood
10 December 2018The court's order reflected a split among its conservative justices and an accusation from Justice Clarence Thomas that his colleagues seemed to be ducking the case for political reasons.
High Court Likely to Say States Can’t Levy Excessive Fines
28 November 2018The Supreme Court left little doubt that it would rule that the Constitution's ban on excessive fines applies to the states, an outcome that could help an Indiana man recover the $40,000 Land Rover police seized when they arrested him for selling about $400 worth of heroin.
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Is This Really a Fish With a Human Face?
24 June 2019We seriously hope we're not bursting anyone's bubble with our answer.
Lawsuit Charges Donald Trump with Raping a 13-Year-Old Girl
23 June 2016A civil suit against Donald Trump alleging he raped a 13-year-old girl was dismissed in California in May 2016, refiled in New York in June 2016, and dropped again in November 2016.
Did U.S. Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Graduate Cum Laude from Boston University?
3 April 2019While "bartender" may be the most frequently mentioned part of her résumé, the congresswoman has quite a few other accomplishments to her name.
Did Gene Hackman Say Trump ‘Could Easily Turn Out to Be One of the Best Presidents’?
24 June 2019"As they say, time will tell."
Study Finds High Arsenic Levels in Bottled Water Sold at Walmart, Target, Whole Foods
24 June 2019“It makes no sense that consumers can purchase bottled water that is less safe than tap water."