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9d ago

Supreme Court starts new term with conversion therapy hearing before voting rights showdown

The justices turned down Ghislaine Maxwell’s appeal and started hearing arguments in their new term, with a big hearing on voting rights coming up.
U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, DC.
U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, DC.
11d ago

The Supreme Court's slow poisoning of American democracy continues

If the court rules quickly enough in a key voting rights case, it could allow yet another round of partisan redistricting before the 2026 midterms.
Chief Justice John Roberts
Chief Justice John Roberts
13d ago

Supreme Court won’t review Ghislaine Maxwell’s appeal, which cited Epstein agreement

The convicted sex trafficker invoked Jeffrey Epstein’s infamous non-prosecution agreement that barred prosecuting his co-conspirators.
Ghislaine Maxwell attends a symposium in 2013.
Ghislaine Maxwell attends a symposium in 2013.
16d ago

Supreme Court sides with Trump over Venezuelans on temporary protected status

The order follows a previous one from the high court that sided with the administration in May.
Migrants, predominantly from Venezuela, cross the Rio Grande
Migrants, predominantly from Venezuela, cross the Rio Grande
16d ago

New Supreme Court term starts Monday after a summer of siding with Trump

The high court’s Republican-appointed majority is poised to move the law even further to the right in the 2025-26 term.
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US-JUSTICE-ETHICS-SUPREME COURT-POLITICS
16d ago

Ask Jordan: Could Comey get the Trump treatment if he declares as a presidential candidate?

“Deadline: White House” legal analyst Jordan Rubin answers your questions about the Supreme Court, Trump administration lawsuits and other issues.
Jordan Rubin, illustrated, with the Supreme Court columns.
Jordan Rubin, illustrated, with the Supreme Court columns.
18d ago

Supreme Court allows Lisa Cook to stay on Fed board for now

The president is attempting to assert more control over the historically independent Federal Reserve Board of Governors.
Lisa Cook during a Senate Banking Committee hearing on June 21, 2023.
Lisa Cook during a Senate Banking Committee hearing on June 21, 2023.
19d ago

The Roberts Court spent its summer vacation helping Donald Trump

In recent months, the Republican-appointed high court majority has further empowered the Republican administration on firings, immigration and more.
Donald Trump stands outside
Donald Trump stands outside
20d ago

After he tried to avoid it, Trump now asks Supreme Court to rule on birthright citizenship

The administration had previously urged the justices to rule only on a procedural issue in the case, not the merits of the issue.
A person holds a sign that reads, "American Born Children Are American Children"
A person holds a sign that reads, "American Born Children Are American Children"
21d ago

The Supreme Court is considering Ghislaine Maxwell’s petition today. Here’s what to know.

The convicted Epstein associate's appeal is one of many scheduled for consideration in the justices' private conference Monday. Most get denied.
Ghislaine Maxwell attends a symposium in 2013.
Ghislaine Maxwell attends a symposium in 2013.
23d ago

Supreme Court backs Trump on withholding billions in foreign aid

Chief Justice John Roberts previously temporarily backed the administration while the full court considered the issue.
Justices of the Supreme Court pose for their official photo
Justices of the Supreme Court pose for their official photo
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