Supreme Court Sides With Death Row Inmate, Paving The Way For Appeal
The U.S. Supreme Court agrees that prosecutors threw out potential jurors because they were African-American.
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SCOTUS Punts Contraception Mandate Back To Lower Courts
After hearing arguments, the eight justices decided not to rule, handing the case back to the lower courts for compromise.
Could Deflategate Go To SCOTUS? Yes, But God, We Hope It Doesn't
A panel of the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the NFL's suspension against Tom Brady, but if the NFLPA wants to, it can appeal to SCOTUS.
Supreme Court Unanimously Upholds 'One Person, One Vote' Districting
The Supreme Court ruled against the proposed "one voter, one vote" method of drawing up state legislative districts.
A Split Supreme Court Leaves America In Legal Limbo
A recent 4-4 split reiterates the issues of the court's current setup.
Supreme Court Opts Out Of Being States' Pot Referee
Nebraska and Oklahoma argue that since Colorado legalized marijuana, people have been crossing borders with it, putting a strain on law enforcement.
Did Joe Biden Argue Against The President's SCOTUS Nomination In 1992?
Joe Biden once advised George H.W. Bush against making a Supreme Court justice nomination in 1992 but didn't block the process.
Obama Nominates 63-Year-Old Merrick Garland For Supreme Court Justice
Garland will have to be approved by a GOP-controlled Senate that has repeatedly said the next president, not Barack Obama, should nominate a justice.
Did SCOTUS Just Tip Its Hand With Abortion Ruling?
The Supreme Court on Friday blocked a Louisiana law that's similar to the controversial Texas law it heard arguments over earlier in the week.
Americans Want Obama To Nominate A Supreme Court Justice: Poll
A CNN/ORC poll found a majority of Americans want President Obama to put forth a Supreme Court nominee.
Watch Rival Protesters Make Their Own Case On Abortion Outside SCOTUS
This is the biggest abortion case the Supreme Court has heard in almost a decade.
US Supreme Court Case On Texas Abortion Law Could End Up In Tie
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear its first abortion case since 2007 and first major case since Justice Antonin Scalia's death.
Justice Clarence Thomas Speaks In Court For The First Time In A Decade
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has said he prefers reviewing written arguments to oral arguments.
Obama's Rumored SCOTUS Nominee Says He Doesn't Want The Job
The White House was reportedly vetting a Republican governor for the Supreme Court, but that governor said he doesn't want to be considered.
Would A Republican White House SCOTUS Nominee Get Senate Approval?
The White House might be considering a Republican governor to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court, according a report from The Washington Post.
Joe Biden Has Also Changed His Mind On Election Year SCOTUS Nominees
C-SPAN footage from 1992 shows Joe Biden advocated blocking election year Supreme Court nominees when he was a senator, despite what he's saying now.
Antonin Scalia Laid To Rest With Son's Sermon In Washington, DC
Rev. Paul Scalia delivered the funeral sermon for his father, the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.
Why Kerry Washington's New Movie Is Spooking Some Real Politicians
HBO's "Confirmation" covers Anita Hill's testimony during the confirmation hearing of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.
The 'Thurmond Rule' Isn't A Perfect Comparison In Replacing Scalia
The "Thurmond Rule" is the unofficial guideline that the Senate shouldn't confirm judicial nominees in the months before a presidential election.
Could Sandra Day O'Connor Fill Antonin Scalia's Supreme Court Vacancy?
An op-ed suggests that O'Connor would be a good replacement because of her age and her conservative-leaning history, but she has other thoughts.
A Senate Recess Could Give Obama An Opening To Appoint A SCOTUS Judge
Senate Republicans have come out against President Obama submitting a SCOTUS nominee, but he may not need their support.
The Really (Really) Long-Term Climate Implications Of 2016's Elections
Whoever wins the White House in November wins clout in U.S. environmental policy and could also help shape climate-change policy.
Senate Debate Over Scalia's Replacement Is Full Of Contradictions
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell and Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer seem to change their minds about blocking (or not blocking) nominated justices.
Does The Senate Have To Vote On A SCOTUS Nominee? Nope
What's the Senate constitutionally obligated to do when there's a vacancy on the Supreme Court? We asked an expert.
Expert Says Loretta Lynch Is Likely Obama's Pick To Replace Scalia
An expert with the highly respected SCOTUSblog says Attorney General Loretta Lynch will likely be the president's choice to replace Antonin Scalia.
The Next President Could Choose A Lot Of Supreme Court Justices
The imminent retirement of several Supreme Court justices could have the next president making decisions about what the court will look like.
Justice Scalia's Death Could Affect Some Big Cases
From abortion services to undocumented immigrants, here are some of the cases that could be affected by Justice Scalia's absence.
Texas Officials Say Justice Antonin Scalia Died Of A Heart Attack
The official cause of death for Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia will be listed as a heart attack, Texas officials say.
Who Should Choose Justice Scalia's Replacement?
Republican presidential candidates say the next president should choose a replacement for Justice Scalia, but President Obama has 10 months to decide.
GOP Candidates Praise Scalia's Influence During CBS Debate
During the ninth GOP debate, Republican candidates praised Justice Scalia's legacy, and questioned whether President Obama should appoint a successor.
