Supreme Court to decide whether South Carolina targeted Black voters in redistricting

With Republicans holding a thin margin in the U.S. House, any change to competitive districts has a chance to alter the balance of power after the 2024 elections.

Supreme Court's new term commences Monday: What you need to know

Major cases await, as they always do, including several challenges to regulatory agencies and efforts to regulate social media platforms.

Supreme Court to deliberate on the ambiguity of 'And' in criminal sentencing law

In particular, the justices will be examining a so-called safety valve provision that is meant to spare low-level, nonviolent drug dealers who agree to plead guilty and cooperate with prosecutors from having to face often longer mandatory sentences.

Mexico’s Supreme Court decriminalizes abortion nationwide

The sweeping decision comes amid a trend in Latin America loosening restrictions on abortion even as access has been limited in the United States.

Senate panel to consider ethics code for Supreme Court

Democrats are pushing for Supreme Court ethics rules amid reports that justices accepted luxury vacations from GOP donors.

Web designer's 'customer' in Supreme Court case raising ethical and legal flags

The Supreme Court said a Christian designer can refuse to make wedding websites for gay couples after her lawsuit pointed to a request from a man named “Stewart” and his husband-to-be. But Stewart says that never happened.

Biden offers alternative student debt relief plan following Supreme Court ruling

President Joe Biden is offering an alternative student debt plan designed to ease borrowers’ threat of default if they fall behind on their payments.

Student loan forgiveness struck down: Here's what that means for you

The Supreme Court has ruled the Biden administration overstepped its authority in trying to cancel or reduce student loan debt, effectively killing the $400 billion plan.

Supreme Court backs designer who objects to making gay couples’ wedding websites

In a defeat for gay rights, the court ruled 6-3 for designer Lorie Smith despite a Colorado law that bars discrimination based on sexual orientation, race, gender and other characteristics.

Supreme Court makes big decisions with more to come: Here's what to know

The Supreme Court is expected to announce major decisions Friday on Biden's student loan forgiveness program and a case that impacts gay rights.

SCOTUS affirmative action ruling leaves colleges seeking new ways to promote diversity

Some universities are exploring innovative strategies, such as socio-economic factors, to ensure a diverse student body while remaining within the legal boundaries defined by the Supreme Court.

Suspicious package left on steps of Supreme Court; suspect arrested

A suspicious package left on the steps of the Supreme Court Building shut down nearby streets Thursday afternoon as officials investigated whether there was an imminent threat. 

Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action in college admissions

President Joe Biden said he “strongly, strongly" disagrees with the court's ruling and urged colleges not to let the ruling “be the last word."

Biden admin can limit immigration arrests, Supreme Court rules

Republican-led states that challenged the policy say federal law requires authorities to detain and deport even those who pose little or no risk.