The Supreme Court has been in the news recently due to its involvement in various high-profile cases, including those related to presidential immunity, abortion access, and the regulation of ghost guns. The Court's decisions on these matters have significant implications for legal precedents and public policy in the United States. Additionally, the Court's consideration of cases involving transgender rights and labor disputes has sparked national debate and scrutiny.
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) is the highest court in the federal judiciary of the United States. Established by Article III of the U.S. Constitution, the Court has the authority to interpret the law, including the Constitution, and has the final say on many legal issues in the country. Comprising nine justices, including a Chief Justice, the Court hears cases on a wide range of topics, from civil rights to environmental regulations. Its decisions have a lasting impact on American society and shape the legal landscape for generations to come.
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The statement was among the few public remarks he has made since revelations that he had failed to report lavish gifts and travel from wealthy conservatives.
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State prosecutor reportedly opposed release of neo-Nazi Nikos Michaloliakos four years into 13-and-a-half-year sentence
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The settlement came after Musk said on social media that he had “funding secured” to take Tesla private — which the SEC in a legal action called false and misleading.
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Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch, an appointee of Donald Trump, didn't sound like he was going to help Meadows with his Georgia prosecution.
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The Supreme Court considers presidential immunity.
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The case, which stems from the firing of seven Starbucks workers in Memphis, seeks to limit the National Labor Relations Board’s ability to obtain a court intervention in labor cases.
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At the center of the case is whether a person's "status" is punishable.
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The Supreme Court has agreed to take up a Biden administration appeal over the regulation of difficult-to-trace ghost guns, which had been struck down by lower courts
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The court’s decision — whenever it comes — will go a long way in determining a trial date for Trump in one of the four criminal prosecutions that he faces
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Thomas did not take part in arguments remotely, an option that justices sometimes use when they're sick or unable to attend in-person, per The AP.
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Vice-president visited key swing state as part of reproductive freedom-focused 2024 campaign
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The state Supreme Court last week ruled that a 19th century ban on nearly all abortions is enforceable.
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President Joe Biden’s latest plan for student loan cancellation is moving forward as a proposed regulation, offering him a fresh chance to deliver on a campaign promise and energize young voters ahead of the November election
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The battle over abortion access remains in some states. Here's a look at where state laws stand now.
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Several U.S. courts have ruled this week on state laws restricting the rights of transgender young people
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Trump expressed confidence that strict abortion bans in Arizona and Florida would be changed.
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Senators Chuck Schumer and Mitch McConnell don’t think the federal judiciary is doing enough, and each is introducing a bill to address the issue.
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Worried about a divided America, retired Supreme Court Associate Justice Stephen Breyer wants people to listen to each other, then go play cards.
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Two-thirds of women living in states that have banned abortion want legal access to the procedure, a new survey from KFF shows.
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Americans will wager $2.7 billion on the N.C.A.A. basketball tournaments this year, raising concerns about what happens to sports when people bet on the performances of student athletes.