U.S. Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland is worth at least $7.6 million and possibly as much as $25 million, which might make him the wealthiest justice if he were confirmed…
As the U.S. Supreme Court enters the last month of its term, the impact of having only eight justices already is clear. Some of the most high-profile cases of the…
In an appearance on Monday, Justice Stephen G. Breyer steered clear of the debate over confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland. But he did address the possibility of…
GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump has released a list of 11 people he would consider for nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court to fill the seat vacated by the death…
The U.S. Supreme Court decision on Monday to remand the contraceptive opt-out case is an example of the narrow rulings being issued by a court seeking to avoid 4-4 ties.
So far the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear only 12 cases for the new term that begins in October, putting it in a position for the lightest caseload…
U.S. Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland has a reputation as a moderate, but the 10 cases he lists as his most significant opinions showcase his support for the underdog.
In the nation's capital, there's nothing quite like a U.S. Supreme Court nomination battle for intrigue, political energy and unpredictability. It's a drama that even with relatively noncontroversial nominations features…
The unexpected death of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia on Feb. 13 triggered a wave of eulogies from throughout the legal profession and the political community. But the sudden…
May 1, 2016 12:45 AM CDT
The Roberts court will add a member to replace the late Antonin Scalia.
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A journalist who covered the Supreme Court nomination hearings of Clarence Thomas says an HBO movie about the event fails to highlight credibility problems of Anita Hill, the lawyer who…
At the U.S. Supreme Court, a single vote can alter the outcome of the country’s most hot-button disputes—abortion, affirmative action, campaign finance, gun control and immigration, to name a few.…
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