In the most significant climate change case to reach the Supreme Court in years, the justices will consider EPA’s authority to regulate power plants.
Author: John Fritze, USA TODAY
Supreme Court rules against man who sued Customs agent for excessive force
The case came before the justices at a time when lower courts and lawmakers have wrestled with the question of when federal police may be sued.
How a Supreme Court case about pig farms could muddy looming debate over out-of-state abortions
The Supreme Court will consider a California law on pig raising with potential implications for interstate commerce — and out-of-state abortions.
The Supreme Court has overruled itself on segregation and saluting the flag. Will Roe be next?
Roe v. Wade has been the law of the land for 50 years. But the Supreme Court has said that honoring precedent is not an “inexorable command.”
Supreme Court deliberations are supposed to be secret. So how did a draft abortion opinion leak?
Leaks happen at the Supreme Court, but they are very rare. Legal experts said they are concerned about the impact on the court as an institution.
Supreme Court: Boston can’t deny Christian flag if it flies other flags on City Hall flagpole
A Christian group asserted Boston must raise its flag outside City Hall since officials flew flags from other groups to celebrate diversity.
Supreme Court hears challenge about ‘remain in Mexico’ policy as Biden faces immigration backlash
Fulfilling a campaign pledge, Biden’s DHS rescinded the program in June. Two states sued over how the administration had sought to unwind the program.
Supreme Court appears sympathetic to high school football coach ousted after midfield prayers
The Supreme Court is being asked to decide if Joseph Kennedy’s midfield prayers were government speech or if they deserve First Amendment protection.
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas admitted to hospital with infection
Thomas, the most senior associate justice on the Supreme Court, is being treated with antibiotics, the court said, and his symptoms are improving.
Supreme Court reinstates death penalty for Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev
A federal appeals court had found problems with the sentencing of Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev and overturned his 2015 death sentence.