Articles tagged: Supreme Court

Biden poised to ‘repair’ judiciary after securing Senate majority

The Democrat-controlled Senate could help undo what Trump sowed during his own record-breaking pace of appointments

Ginni Thomas Video Complaining About 'Resistance' to Elections Resurfaces

Thomas told the House January 6 committee that she believed the 2020 presidential election was stolen from former President Donald Trump.

Trump Attorney Sides With Supreme Court Knocking Down Case to Reinstate Him

One of former President Donald Trump's former legal advisers praised the court's decision as "the right call."

D.C. Court Weighs Writer’s Defamation Suit Against Trump

At issue is whether former President Donald J. Trump was acting in his official capacity as president when he made disparaging comments about a writer who had accused him of rape.

Merrick Garland's Biden Special Counsel Sparks Anger About Trump Probe

"Of course this was always going to end up with two special counsels," one user wrote on Twitter after the announcement.

Judge calls Trump’s attempt to dismiss E Jean Carroll rape lawsuit ‘absurd’

Ruling made in second case brought against former president by writer who alleges he sexually assaulted her in Bergdorf Goodman

Donald Trump Jr. Says SCOTUS 'Covering Up' Leaker to Protect Democrats

Donald Trump suggested the Supreme Court were "covering up" who leaked the draft ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.

Fulton County Grand Jury Could Be Necessary Ammo in Prosecuting Trump

Grand juries are seen as essential tools to lend checks and balances to the justice system. But some also see them as tools of the prosecution.

Release of special grand jury's Trump report opposed by district attorney

"Decisions are imminent," Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis said Tuesday.

California Bar Seeks to Revoke Trump Adviser John Eastman’s Law License

Licensing body says former law professor’s efforts to overturn 2020 election make him unfit to practice law

John Eastman: California bar unveils disciplinary charges against Trump lawyer

The State Bar of California unveiled new disciplinary charges against John Eastman for his involvement in former President Donald Trump's efforts to subvert the 2020 election results.

California state bar moves to disbar Trump ally John Eastman

Eastman's counts are related to his alleged scheme to overturn former President Donald Trump's loss to President Joe Biden in the 2020 election.

Examining the legal cases against Biden and Trump

If you're not intently following the various classified documents scandals, it's easy to lose the thread. Here's what Elie Honig, a CNN senior legal analyst and former federal prosecutor, has to say about the recent developments.

Congress and Justice headed toward a showdown over classified documents

Congress and Justice are facing a reckoning over how to handle access to material related to the investigations into Biden and Trump classified documents.

Panel scolds Wisconsin justice for remarks in Trump case

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A judicial oversight commission has dismissed a complaint against...

Pence will take subpoena fight to Supreme Court if necessary

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence said Wednesday he will challenge a subpoena by the special counsel overseeing investigations into efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the 2020 election and will go all the way to the Supreme Court if necessary.

Former VP Mike Pence says he will take subpoena fight to Supreme Court if necessary

Former Vice President Mike Pence said Wednesday he will challenge a subpoena by the special counsel overseeing investigations into efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the 2020 election and will go all the way to the Supreme Court if necessary.

Mike Pence says that his fight against DOJ subpoena in Trump probe is about 'separation of powers'

Former Vice President Mike Pence said Wednesday that he is willing to take his fight against a subpoena for his testimony in the Justice Department's 2020 election subversion investigation all the way to the Supreme Court.

Mike Pence Prepares to Fight DOJ Trump Subpoena

Former Vice President Mike Pence said Wednesday that he will challenge a subpoena by the special counsel overseeing Trump investigations to compel his testimony...

Supreme Court cancels oral arguments in Trump-era immigration policy case

The nixed plans come after DOJ argued that Title 42 would be moot after public health emergency lifts in May.

U.S. Supreme Court cancels arguments in Republican bid to keep border expulsions

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday canceled scheduled arguments in a case in which Republicans sought to keep in place a policy introduced under former President Donald Trump that has let American officials quickly expel hundreds of thousands of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border.

A new Supreme Court decision leaves a Trump judge in charge of the Mexican border

Arizona v. Mayorkas shows how the Court’s Republican majority can manipulate its own procedures for partisan ends.

Ahead of scheduled arguments, U.S. Supreme Court nixes border policy case

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday removed from its argument calendar a Republican bid to keep in place a COVID-19 pandemic-related policy introduced under former President Donald Trump that has allowed American officials to quickly expel hundreds of thousands of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Supreme Court cancels Trump immigration policy Title 42 challenge

The Supreme Court had been set to hear a case from Republican lawyers seeking to keep Title 42, the Trump-era policy that allows quick deportations of migrants.

Supreme Court removes oral arguments over Title 42 immigration policy from its calendar

The Supreme Court said on Thursday that it has removed a case concerning a controversial Trump-era immigration policy known as Title 42 from its calendar.

What Ford’s Pardon of Nixon Means (and Doesn’t Mean) for Trump

A presidential prosecution could help restore national confidence in the judicial system.

How Trump-empowered religious extremists are having a Supreme Court 'field day': advocate

The leader of one the nation’s largest religious-freedom groups warns “America cannot stay America” without a renewed commitment to fighting back against extremists emboldened by former President Donald Trump.In a wide-ranging interview with Raw Story, Rachel Laser, president and CEO of Americans Un...

Could grand juror's candid interviews have an impact?

Lawyers for Donald Trump say the revelations offered by Kohrs shattered the credibility of the entire special grand jury investigation.

A Trump judge could shut down the federal government in Texas v. Garland

Ordinarily, this lawsuit would be laughed out of court. But you never can tell with Trump’s judges.

Who is Matthew Kacsmaryk, the Trump-appointed Texas judge who could ban abortion pills?

Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk of the Northern District of Texas was confirmed in 2019 and has handed down several rulings in favor of conservative causes.

How Christianity trumps Judaism in the courts.

A brief in a case out of Indiana shows exactly how fundamentalist Christian beliefs trump everything else in the courts these days.

How Donald Trump-Appointed Judges Shape America

Conservatives nominated to the bench by the former president are continuing to make potentially historic rulings that affect millions of Americans.

A Trump Judge’s Tantrum at Stanford Law Was Part of a Bigger Plan

In past opinions and public appearances, Duncan has not exhibited these qualities.

D.C. chief judge post turns over with Trump probes in balance

James Boasberg replaced Beryl Howell on Friday as the judge overseeing pivotal grand jury probes in Washington.

Trump indictment would be unprecedented moment in US history

An indictment of Trump, who is seeking the White House again in 2024, would be an unprecedented moment in American history, the first criminal case against a former U.S. president.

Would Trump's Indictment Remain Under Seal Until He Is Arraigned?

In the event of an indictment, it could remain under seal or be released earlier, depending on the judge and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.

Federal judge rules Pence must testify before grand jury about any illegal acts by Trump

Pence has said that he's ready to fight the subpoena all the way to the Supreme Court if necessary.

Federal judge orders Mike Pence to testify before grand jury

A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has ordered former Vice President Mike Pence to testify about conversations he had with former President Donald Trump before the Capitol riot, according to reports.

Experts reveal challenges prosecutors will face in Trump case

After securing an indictment against Donald Trump, prosecutors still face an uphill battle to cinch a conviction, legal experts say.

Justice Department asks Supreme Court to reverse ruling striking down ATF bump stock ban

The Justice Department on Friday asked the Supreme Court to take up an appeals court ruling that struck down a Trump-era federal ban on so-called bump stocks.

What To Know About Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk-Controversial Trump-Appointee Blocking Abortion Pill

Kacsmaryk was one of nearly 230 federal judges installed by former President Donald Trump.

Did Supreme Court Block Trump Judge's Abortion Pill Restrictions?

The Supreme Court on Friday made its first stance in the legal battle over banning the abortion drug mifepristone.

Is Alvin Bragg’s Case Against Trump Constitutional?

Biden—and all future presidents—should hope that it is judged to violate the Supremacy Clause.

Judge Rules That Congress Can Ask Mark Pomerantz About Trump Inquiry

Alvin L. Bragg, Manhattan’s district attorney, had tried to stop Mark F. Pomerantz from speaking with a U.S. House committee examining the criminal case against Donald J. Trump.

"The evidence will be brutal": Expert says Trump lawyer "getting totally outmaneuvered" in court

Attorney Joe Tacopina is trying to get the judge in Jean Carroll case to revisit an issue he already decided.

Mike Pence testifies to grand jury about Donald Trump and January 6

Former vice-president’s proximity to the ex-president during the Capitol attack makes him a key witness in the criminal inquiry

Selection of Judge in Trump Case Could Complicate Proceedings

Juan Merchan tapped for hush-money prosecution because of experience hearing former president’s cases

Trump video deposition released in E. Jean Carroll's civil rape case

A video deposition of former President Donald Trump shows him sneering at accusations of writer E. Jean Carroll as "ridiculous" and "disgusting."

Judge advises jurors in Trump-Carroll case to remain anonymous ‘for a long time’

The jurors who found that former President Trump sexually abused author E. Jean Carroll in the mid-1990s were advised to remain anonymous “for a long time.” CNN reported that U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan informed the jurors that they could now identify themselves if they wish after they were dismissed, but advised them not to.…

Trump: 'I was able to kill Roe v. Wade'

Former President Donald Trump took credit for state abortion bans Wednesday, writing "I was able to kill Roe v. Wade" on his Truth Social platform.

Supreme Court ends dispute over Trump-era asylum-seeker policy

The Supreme Court on Thursday ended a GOP-led bid to keep in place a Trump-era immigration policy that made it easy to expel asylum-seekers at the border.

Supreme Court Decision That Could Help Trump in Criminal Case

In 2000, the Supreme Court ruled that sentences can't be enhanced on facts outside of an indictment. Trump's team is likely to bring that defense in Manhattan.

Read The Slatest for May 23.

The Slatest news and politics for May 23: Trump's legal turmoil and a not so Supreme Court.

Trump attorneys haven’t found classified document referred to on tape: report

Attorneys for former President Trump have not found the classified document that he reportedly discussed taking from the White House, CNN reported on Friday.  Two sources told the outlet that the attorneys provided material to the FBI in response to a subpoena in March that was related to the document Trump discussed, but they did…

Legal Experts Predict New Trump Indictment After Report of Jury Meeting

The federal grand jury investigating Trump's alleged mishandling of classified documents is scheduled to meet again sometime this week.

Trump Announces His Federal Indictment in a 'Dark Day' for America

Trump expressed disbelief, calling Thursday "a DARK DAY for the United States of America."

Trump-appointed judge assigned to oversee criminal case

Judge Aileen Cannon is a former federal prosecutor who was nominated to the bench by Mr Trump in 2020.

Trump-appointed judge in documents case had key decision reversed

Trump, the front-runner for the Republican nomination for the presidency in 2024, was indicted on Thursday for illegally retaining classified documents and obstructing justice.

How the Florida judge overseeing Trump's trial could hobble the Justice Department's case

A Trump appointee who has previously ruled in his favor will preside over a trial that could undermine public trust in the fairness of the court system for years to come.

Trump documents case: Experts answer our FAQs

Yahoo News spoke with several legal experts for answers to some frequently asked questions regarding the case against Trump, the first former U.S. president ever to be indicted on federal charges.

Is Trump really 'toast' as court appearance looms?

Today marks another historic and unprecedented day in American history - a former US president will appear in a federal courthouse in Miami this evening.

How will Trump's lawyers handle his federal indictment? Legal experts predict these strategies will be key

"Defense always looks at delay, delay, delay, and Donald Trump is the champion of delay," CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman says.

Trump documents case: what happens now that he pleaded not guilty?

Former U.S. President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to federal criminal charges that he unlawfully kept national-security documents when he left office and lied to officials who sought to recover them.

How much prison time could Trump face? Past cases brought steep punishment for document hoarders

The resolution of one case looms as an ominous guidepost for the legal jeopardy Trump could face as he confronts 37 felony counts

How much prison time could Trump face if convicted? Document hoarders got steep punishment in past

The outcome of past cases against those accused of hoarding classified documents looms as a guidepost for the legal jeopardy Donald Trump could face.

Timeline: The Justice Department's prosecution of the Trump documents case

The 37-count indictment against former President Donald Trump marks the first time a former president faces federal criminal charges.

Former Chapman law school dean faces possible disbarment over plot to keep Trump in power

An effort to disbar attorney John Eastman, a former Chapman University law school dean and lawyer of former President Trump, began in Los Angeles

Federal Judge Sets Donald Trump Trial Date For August Subject To Likely “Modifications”

Donald Trump's trial on federal charges of withholding classified documents is scheduled to start on August 14, a date that is likely to change. U.S.

Samuel Alito and the Donald Trump School of Self-Immolation

The justice’s defense against charges of unethical behavior only proved how clueless he is about public relations.

John Eastman agreed Clarence Thomas wouldn't back theory to block Biden win, Pence aide testifies

Eastman is facing disbarment in California for his role in Trump’s bid to overturn the 2020 results.

The Supreme Court may be running out of patience for Trump’s worst judges

SCOTUS’s decision in United States v. Texas stops rogue judges from seizing control of ICE or other law enforcement.

As a former POTUS goes on criminal trial, do not let these legal terms Trump you

With Donald Trump becoming the second American president to be taken custody by the authorities on criminal charges, here is an effort to decipher at least 10 legal terms that you are sure to encounter in the process.

Feds propose starting Trump classified documents trial in December

Prosecutors said the legal procedures surrounding the use of classified information in a criminal case require some delay.

US special counsel seeks delay to start of Trump documents trial until December

US Special Counsel Jack Smith lays out a schedule in the lead up to the proposed December 11 start of jury selection, including a September 5 deadline for all defense discovery requests

Prosecutors Seek to Delay Trump Documents Trial to December

The special counsel argued that the August date set by the judge did not allow enough time to deal with the complications of classified evidence, but still proposed a relatively speedy timetable.

Judge Denies Request to Seal Witness List in Trump Documents Case

The order by Judge Aileen Cannon means the identities of some or all of the Justice Department’s 84 potential witnesses in the case against the former president could become public.

Aileen Cannon Sets Deadline For Trump On Trial Schedule

Trump's defense team has until next week to respond to the DOJ's proposed trial date, which requested the classified documents trial start in December.

Judge in Trump case denies government’s motion to shield potential witnesses

The Florida judge overseeing the Justice Department’s (DOJ) classified documents case against former President Trump rejected the government’s motion to file witnesses under seal on Monday. Judge Aileen Cannon, who was appointed by Trump, rejected a request from special counsel Jack Smith’s office to file a sealed list of 84 potential witnesses provided to Trump’s…

Trump, Taxpayers and the Supreme Court

The justices wisely agree to consider a case from the Ninth Circuit.

Supreme Court declines to hear case connected to Trump's former D.C. hotel

The U.S. Supreme Court dropped a case over a lower court opinion that opened the door for a small group of House members to sue the government for records tied to the Washington, D.C., hotel once owned by Donald Trump.

The Supreme Court’s Latest Decision Is a Big Fat Rebuke to Donald Trump’s Jan. 6 Claims

The court’s rejection of the independent state legislature theory is incredibly relevant to the former president’s legal trouble.

Biden's Wealth Tax Faces New Threat

A lawsuit challenging a Trump-era tax provision could thwart the Democrats' hopes of imposing a federal wealth tax on American billionaires.

Trump loses bid to toss E. Jean Carroll's defamation suit

Donald Trump lost his bid to have accuser E. Jean Carroll’s open defamation lawsuit tossed out -- with a judge finding he can’t invoke presidential immunity.

US supreme court ruling on college admissions spells end for affirmative action, says Biden

Trump says decision that race can no longer be taken into consideration as a specific basis for granting admission is ‘a great day for America’

Republicans celebrate

Former Vice President Mike Pence touted that three justices nominated by the Trump-Pence administration voted to reject Biden's plan.

Trump Wants To Choose More Supreme Court Justices After Student Loan Ruling

Trump suggested he could appoint another "three or four" Supreme Court Justices, if reelected to the White House in November 2024.

Trump’s Supreme Court shows its seismic impact

Trump nominated three of the justices on the current court, delivering a 6-3 conservative majority that can carry all before it — even on deeply contentious issues.

Legal expert points to 'red flag' that could get Judge Cannon booted from Trump case

Special counsel Jack Smith "made a smart strategic play" by requesting a December trial date for Donald Trump in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case, according to a legal expert.The government has 70 days from the date of arraignment to try the former president under the Speedy Trial Act, which...

Peter Strzok: Judge rules Trump can be deposed in lawsuit from ex-FBI agent

A federal judge ruled Thursday that Donald Trump can be deposed in the lawsuit ex-FBI agent Peter Strzok brought against the Justice Department for his wrongful termination after the Russia investigation.

Justice Department takes unusual step to try to protect Trump from testifying in lawsuit over FBI firing

The Justice Department has taken an unusual step in court to try to protect former President Donald Trump from testifying under oath in a lawsuit from former FBI officials Peter Strzok and Lisa Page.

US Justice Department urges judge not to postpone Trump documents trial

Former president Donald Trump is charged with 37 felony counts related to the mishandling of classified documents.

Judge Aileen Cannon Just Got Her First Big Trump Trial Test

We will soon see if Judge Cannon chooses to fulfill her duty.

How much prison time could Trump face if convicted on Espionage Act charges? Recent cases shed light

Since 2017, at least seven cases involving the same provision of the Espionage Act ended in guilty pleas. Another went to trial, resulting in a guilty verdict.

Justice Dept asks judge in Trump documents case to disregard his motion seeking delay

Trump attorneys have asked to delay the former president's federal trial, potentially until after the 2024 election.

Prosecutors Push Back on Trump’s Request to Delay Documents Trial

The office of the special counsel, Jack Smith, said there “is no basis in law or fact” for granting a motion from former President Donald J. Trump that could push the start of the trial until after Election Day.

Justice Kavanaugh seeks to dispel the notion that the Supreme Court is partisan

The Supreme Court has been reshaped by the three justices nominated by President Donald Trump, including Kavanaugh himself

Kavanaugh: No warring camps at Supreme Court

The Trump-appointed justice insisted that the court is not divided along partisan lines, despite a flurry of major polarized decisions.

Georgia Supreme Court Rejects Blocking Trump Case

Georgia's Supreme Court quickly and unanimously rejected former President Donald Trump's attempt to put a stop to an investigation into interference in the state's...

Georgia Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to head off potential indictment

In a unanimous ruling, the court brushed aside a long-shot request to shut down the grand jury probe led by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.

Trial date set for next May in Trump’s classified documents case

The date of May 20 next year is a compromise between defence lawyers and the prosecution.

Obstruction Law Cited by Prosecutors in Trump Case Has Drawn Challenges

Hundreds of Jan. 6 rioters have been charged with obstruction of an official proceeding, but the charge, which could be applied to former President Donald J. Trump, has come under scrutiny.

Trump classified documents trial: The important dates you need to know

Defense motions to dismiss the indictment. Wrangling over classified evidence. And other crucial legal battles before the case reaches a jury next year.

Judge sets trial date in Trump's classified files case

A federal judge in Florida has scheduled a trial date for next May for former President Donald Trump in a case charging him with illegally retaining hundreds of classified documents

Will next Trump indictment feature new Supreme Court ruling?

Smith and the grand jury have many options.

Trump pleads not guilty to federal charges he tried to overturn 2020 election

Mr Trump, the 2024 Republican presidential primary frontrunner, is facing charges including conspiracy to defraud the United States

How much prison time could Trump get? It's complicated.

Of the more than six dozen felonies that Trump is accused of, many often result in harsh sentences.

Factbox: Who is Tanya Chutkan, the judge in Trump's election trial?

U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan, the judge assigned to oversee the federal case against Donald Trump for attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 election, has previously ruled against the former president and condemned the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol by his supporters.

Trump pleads not guilty to new charges in docs case

Former President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to three new charges related to his handling of US classified documents after he left the White House in 2021, a court filing showed.

A somber Trump is arraigned in Washington

Trump was arraigned in federal court in Washington, D.C., on Thursday on charges related to his attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.

Former US president Donald Trump pleads not guilty to 2020 election interference

Prosecutors allege Mr Trump conspired to defraud the US by preventing Congress from certifying Joe Biden's 2020 election victory.

Federal judge muzzles Trump, issues protective order on Jan. 6 trial documents

The federal court followed a Friday four-page filing from Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith asking for a strict order to muzzle Trump.

Documents charges against Trump will be hard for his defense team to overcome, Christie says

The Republican presidential candidate told CNN on Sunday that the latest charges could serve as a so-called smoking gun and aid the prosecution.

FACTBOX-Who is Tanya Chutkan, the judge overseeing Trump's 2020 election trial?

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Barr says Trump prosecution is "legitimate case" and doesn't "run afoul of the First Amendment"

"It's certainly a challenging case, but I don't think it runs afoul of the First Amendment," former Attorney General Bill Barr said.

Will Donald Trump’s Trials Be Televised? Courts Can Consider An Array Of Options

Will Donald Trump's trials be televised? Courts can consider an array of options to boost access to the momentous proceedings for networks and the public.

Judge Schedules Hearing About Limiting Trump's Comments On Jan. 6 Evidence

The protective order sought by prosecutors would limit what Donald Trump can say about the evidence they present.

Trump faces uphill battle in moving case from DC

Legal experts have cast doubts that former President Trump and his legal team will succeed in attempting to move his case on Jan. 6 charges out of Washington, D.C., especially before jury selection is even conducted. Trump has floated the idea of moving his case to nearby West Virginia in the hopes he might face…

"Not amused": Judge sent Trump a "clear message" that he risks early trial if he keeps up attacks

Trump's team "won the battle" over the scope of the protective order but "they're losing the war,": attorney.

Broadcasters to lobby Supreme Court chief justice to allow cameras at Trump’s trials

A growing chorus of voices, including from Trump’s own defence team, hopes to convince the chief justice to allow cameras at the trial

Judge forges middle path in battle over Trump sharing evidence in Jan. 6 case

U.S. District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan at turns sided with the Justice Department and attorneys for former President Trump in a battle over how much he can publicly discuss evidence as he faces trial for seeking to overturn the 2020 election. Chutkan hashed out a deal that gives Trump more latitude to discuss evidence gathered…

Georgia court website publishes, then takes down, list of criminal charges against Trump

ATLANTA (AP) — A list of criminal charges in Georgia against former President Donald Trump briefly appeared Monday on a Fulton County website, but prosecutors said Trump had not been indicted in their long-running investigation of the 2020 presidenti

Trump Georgia indictment: RICO charges could be a double-edged sword

Trump Georgia indictment: RICO charges could be a double-edged sword

Legal scholars increasingly raise constitutional argument that Trump should be barred from presidency

Prominent conservative legal scholars are increasingly raising a constitutional argument that 2024 Republican candidate Donald Trump should be barred from the presidency because of his actions to overturn the previous presidential election result.

“There is no magic legal wand to make Trump go away”: Experts split on whether Trump is disqualified

Some conservative legal scholars argue Trump can’t hold office under Constitution. It’s not that simple.

Federal judge to set date for historic Trump trial

A federal judge is expected to set a date for what could be one of the most momentous trials in American history: the United States of America versus Donald J Trump.

Jack Smith's requested gag order, like judicial orders restricting Trump's speech, seeks to balance constitutional rights

Trump has not been silenced. The limits on his speech protect fundamental rights − including his right to a fair trial by an unbiased jury and the public’s right to a working justice system.

Judicial orders restricting Trump's speech seek to balance his own constitutional rights

Trump has not been silenced. The limits on his speech protect fundamental rights − including his right to a fair trial by an unbiased jury and the public’s right to a working justice system.

Judge rejects key defense for former Trump adviser Peter Navarro as trial is set for Tuesday

Navarro told Judge Ahmit Mehta Tuesday that Trump had made it "very clear" that he wanted Navarro to invoke certain privileges and not respond to the Jan. 6 committee's subpoena.

Is the 14th Amendment the key to ending Trump’s bid for presidency?

Newest court case leans on a seldom consulted 155-year-old clause in the 14th Amendment, one of the most cherished elements of the American Constitution

The 14th Amendment theory that could define 2024: Is Trump eligible to run?

Some scholars say Trump is disqualified under the 14th Amendment’s insurrection clause. Here’s how the courts might wade in.

Sen. Tim Kaine says ‘powerful argument’ 14th Amendment could disqualify Trump

Virginia Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine said Sunday “there’s a powerful argument to be made” for barring Donald Trump from the presidential ballot based on the 14th Amendment’s ban on insurrectionists holding public office.

Top Democrat says ‘powerful argument’ 14th amendment disqualifies Trump

Tim Kaine says clause on ‘insurrection against the constitution’ could preclude ex-president from running in next year’s election

Trump May Be Headed for Another Major Court Loss

Judge Tanya Chutkan scheduled Trump's trial to begin on March 4, 2024, in the Department of Justice's probe into the events that led to the Capitol riot.

Lawsuit contends Constitution's 'insurrection' clause bars Trump from running again for president

A liberal group has filed a lawsuit to bar former President Donald Trump from the primary ballot in Colorado.

Donald Trump Is Disqualified From Office by the 14th Amendment | Opinion

A consensus is emerging that former President Trump's actions have already disqualified him from office, and shows a way to keep him off the ballot in 2024.

Trump's eligibility under 14th Amendment raises questions

Donald Trump’s campaign for a second term alongside his prosecution for seeking to block the transfer of power has raised questions over whether the former president can be barred from the ballot under a 14th Amendment provision targeting those involved in insurrections. A handful of Colorado residents have launched a suit to remove Trump from the ballot…

Can Trump be disqualified from the presidency over January 6th?

Explained: Can Trump be disqualified from the presidency over January 6th?

Trump lawyers request recusal of Judge Tanya Chutkan

The recusal motion from Trump’s lawyers takes aim at U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan, a federal judge presiding over his 2020 election subversion case.

Trump demands recusal of Judge Chutkan in federal 2020 election interference case

Former President Trump on Monday formally demanded the recusal of the federal judge overseeing his 2020 election subversion case in Washington, D.C. Trump’s attorneys cited statements U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan made while sentencing two previous Jan. 6 defendants that appeared to reference Trump, arguing the comments create a perception that Chutkan prejudged Trump’s guilt before he…

President Trump Can Not Be Disqualified

Prof. Steven Calabresi changes his mind.

Trump is up to his old tricks in asking Judge Chutkan to recuse

Recusal is a move Trump has tried before and lost. It’s one he will lose again.

Does the Constitution disqualify Trump from running for president?

Much ado about Section 3 of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution these days.

Judge restricts Trump’s access to classified info in documents case and limits what he can say

U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon set specific parameters for how and when former President Donal Trump can review the evidence in case against him in Florida.

Judge temporarily halts fraud trial against Trump

A New York state appeals court judge has temporarily halted the scheduled 2 October trial in New York Attorney General Letitia James' fraud lawsuit against Donald Trump and his family business, a spokesman for the court said.

US opposes Trump request to remove judge in federal election case

U.S. Special Counsel Jack Smith on Thursday opposed Donald Trump’s request to remove the federal judge overseeing the criminal case accusing the former U.S. president of attempting to subvert the results of the 2020 election.

Judge hopes to decide by Thanksgiving whether 14th Amendment disqualifies Trump from Colorado's 2024 primary ballot

A Colorado judge said Monday she hopes to decide by Thanksgiving whether the 14th Amendment’s ban on insurrectionists holding office means former President Donald Trump is disqualified from the state’s 2024 presidential ballot.

Judge denies Trump’s request to recuse herself in election subversion case

Judge Chutkan was nominated to the bench by Barack Obama.

Judge Chutkan denies Trump’s request to recuse herself in federal election subversion case

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Judge Tanya Chutkan denies Trump's request for her recusal in Jan. 6 case

Judge Tanya Chutkan denied former President Donald Trump's request to recuse herself.

Judge Tanya Chutkan won't recuse in Trump's election interference case

Judge Tanya Chutkan denied former President Donald Trump's request to recuse herself from overseeing former his Washington, D.C., trial on election interference charges.

Judge Chutkan denies Trump bid for her recusal in Jan. 6 case

Judge Tanya Chutkan denied a motion from former President Trump asking her to recuse herself from overseeing his prosecution on charges related to his efforts to stay in power after losing the 2020 election. While writing that recusal motions served a vital purpose, “justice also demands that judges not recuse without cause,” she wrote, pointing…

Court rejects Donald Trump’s bid to delay trial in wake of fraud ruling that threatens his business

The decision clears the way for Judge Arthur Engoron to preside over a non-jury trial starting Monday in Manhattan in New York Attorney General Letitia James’ civil lawsuit.

For Returning SCOTUS: Abortion, Guns, Trump

The Supreme Court seems a bit quieter than in recent years, as the justices begin a new term. Major cases await, as they always do, including several challenges to regulatory...

Biden worries ‘extreme’ supreme court can’t be relied on to uphold rule of law

Trump installed three conservative justices, tilting the court 6-3 to the right, which delivered significant victories for conservatives

US Supreme Court rejects former Trump lawyer Eastman's appeal over emails

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday turned away an appeal by John Eastman, a conservative lawyer indicted in August over his role in efforts to overturn Donald Trump's 2020 election loss, in a case involving 10 emails that he had sought to shield from congressional investigators.

Judge issues gag order in Trump fraud trial after ex-president posts about court clerk

The judge in Donald Trump's multi-million-dollar business fraud trial in New York City issued a partial gag order Tuesday, after the former president blasted the judge's law clerk in a post on social media.

Trump lawyers seek dismissal of election subversion case, arguing immunity

It is the most pointed attack yet by defence lawyers on the federal case.

Legal experts warn Trump is risking judge's wrath after "noisily complaining" in courtroom

"I can't wait to see how long the judge puts up with Trump's steady stream of kvetching," says ex-prosecutor.

Trump cannot be prosecuted for actions committed while in office, lawyers argue

Lawyers say ‘allegedly improper’ behavior by president falls within ‘outer perimeter’ of duties and is protected from prosecution

"Already an embarrassment": Legal experts shred Judge Aileen Cannon for granting Trump "delay"

"Not a good sign for those who want a trial in May," former Mueller prosecutor warns.

14th Amendment, Section 3: Colorado ruling would take Trump off the ballot

The Supreme Court will decide whether Trump can be on the ballot. Would disqualifying him save democracy from a dangerous threat — or imperil it further?

Legal expert: DOJ may give opening for Judge Aileen Cannon to give in to Trump's delay demand

"It ultimately comes down to Judge Cannon, who has thus far appeared receptive to Trump's arguments": attorney

Legal expert: Jack Smith has “very few tools” to prevent Judge Cannon from delaying Trump trial

Cannon has "proven herself to be receptive to some of Trump’s complaints," attorney says.

Trump puts courts in bind with criticism of judges, legal system

Trump puts courts in bind with criticism of judges, legal system

Cannon abruptly shuts down hearing - accuses Jack Smith's prosecutors of "wasting the court's time"

Cannon scolded DOJ for making sudden request to place partial restrictions on Trump co-defendant's lawyer.

Court arguments due in bid to gag Donald Trump

Order aimed at reining in former president’s diatribes against likely witnesses in his 2020 election interference case.

Trump’s Appeal of Judge Tanya Chutkan’s Gag Order Will Fail

The judge has directly taken on the complex and unique First Amendment issues involved and has struck a reasonable balance.

Judge Chutkan "literally laughs" in Trump lawyer's face before issuing partial gag order

“I do not need to hear any campaign rhetoric in my court," Chutkan chided Trump attorney John Lauro

The new gag order against Trump, briefly explained

Why a gag order has been issued — and the penalties Trump could face if he violates it.

Prosecutors reject Trump claim of 'absolute immunity'

US federal prosecutors have rejected Donald Trump's attempt to have election conspiracy charges dismissed on the grounds that he enjoys immunity for actions he took while in the White House.

Judge temporarily lifts narrow gag order on Trump in 2020 election case

U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan temporarily lifted her narrow gag order in Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case in Washington on Friday to give lawyers time to file more briefs on the matter.

Trump's 'Intolerable' Gag Order Is Reinstated

US District Judge Tanya Chutkan on Sunday reinstated a gag order against former President Trump, denying his request to suspend the order and allow him to speak freely while his...

Federal judge temporarily lifts gag order in Trump election case

A federal judge on Friday temporarily lifted a partial gag order she placed on former President Donald Trump in his election interference case.

Colorado judge paves way for trial on whether 14th Amendment disqualifies Trump from office

A Colorado judge has rejected another attempt by former President Donald Trump to throw out a lawsuit seeking to block him from the 2024 presidential ballot based on the 14th Amendment’s “insurrectionist ban.”

Televise Trump’s federal trials? Judicial panel says its hands are tied

A courts committee says it lacks authority to modify a broadcasting ban in time for the historic criminal cases against the former president.

Judge reinstates gag order on Trump in federal election subversion case

The federal judge overseeing Donald Trump’s federal election subversion criminal case has reinstated the gag order she issued on the former president she issued earlier this month.

What to know about the 14th Amendment Trump disqualification trial in Colorado

A trial to determine if the 14th Amendment’s “insurrectionist ban” applies to former President Donald Trump is set to begin Monday in Denver, an historic but likely longshot case that could block him from Colorado’s presidential ballot in 2024.

This Supreme Court case could be bad news for Donald Trump's criminal defense.

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For Donald Trump, justice demands: Lock him up

If we are to have equal justice in America, we must start with the premise that no one is too big to jail.

“Alarming implications”: Legal scholar says Trump disqualification case headed to Supreme Court

Regardless of the outcome in Colorado, the Trump-packed high court is likely to have the final say.

Trump fights loom large for a Supreme Court that has tried to ignore him

A tiff over a Trump-related T-shirt is just the beginning. The justices, despite their reluctance, may soon have to take up a flurry of major Trump legal disputes.

14th Amendment: Day 2 of the Trump disqualification trial in Colorado

The 14th Amendment disqualification trial against former President Donald Trump continued Tuesday in Colorado, where a group of voters are trying to keep him off the 2024 ballot based on the Constitution’s post-Civil War “insurrectionist ban.”

Is ‘Trump Too Small’ Entitled to a Registered Trademark?

The Supreme Court is set to weigh in on the messiness of modern political speech.

14 Amendment: Day 3 of the Trump disqualification trial in Colorado

A Colorado judge on Wednesday rejected a bid by former President Donald Trump to shut down the 14th Amendment case against his 2024 candidacy in the middle of the ongoing trial.

"Trump Too Small" shirt gets its day before the U.S. Supreme Court.

The justices seemed skeptical.

Supreme Court hints it will refuse 'Trump too small' trademark

Supreme Court justices appeared deeply skeptical Wednesday about a lawyer's quest to trademark the phrase "Trump too small."

“Complete nonsense”: Legal scholars demolish Trump claim of “presidential immunity” from prosecution

While the Constitution is “hazy” on a lot of things, on this point it’s abundantly clear, law professor says.

Minnesota Supreme Court grapples with Trump’s eligibility to run in 2024

The court heard arguments on a constitutional provision that bars people from holding office if they engaged in insurrection.

Courts wrestle with legality of removing Trump from ballot in Minnesota, Colorado

The Minnesota Supreme Court is weighing its authority, and the authority of the secretary of state, to remove former President Donald Trump from March's primary ballot under Section Three of the 14th Amendment.

Legal experts warn Judge Aileen Cannon is "setting up to give Trump another fat delay" in docs trial

Trump documents case "may very well suffer death by a thousand Cannon continuances," ex-prosecutor predicts.

Appeals court pauses Trump gag order in 2020 election interference case

The ruling administratively and temporarily stays Judge Chutkan's decision to bar Trump from publicly targeting court staff, potential witnesses and members of special counsel Jack Smith's prosecutorial team.

What’s next in the Colorado trial to remove Trump from the ballot based on the 14th Amendment

Witness testimony wrapped up Friday in former President Donald Trump’s 14th Amendment disqualification trial in Colorado, setting the stage for an historic ruling later this month.

N.Y. judge widens Trump case gag order; limits in criminal case lifted

N.Y. judge widens Trump case gag order; limits in criminal case lifted

Minnesota Supreme Court: Trump can remain on the ballot - for now

The court dismissed a lawsuit that would bar Trump from the primary ballot under a provision of the 14th Amendment.

N.Y. Rep. Elise Stefanik files ethics complaint against Trump fraud trial judge

U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y. Friday filed an ethics complaint against Judge Arthur Engoron, the judge who ruled that defendants Donald Trump and the Trump Organization committed years of systematic business fraud.

Judge sets new deadlines that could delay Trump’s classified documents trial

Judge Aileen Cannon pushes back several major deadlines for ex-president to file pre-trial motions in positive move for him

Judge Aileen Cannon rebuffs Trump’s call for trial delay in classified documents case - for now

The trial remains slated to start in May, but the judge said she would revisit the schedule in March.

What Trump’s Second Term Could Look Like

More radical, less chaotic.

Jack Smith needs to go over Judge Cannon's head after latest Trump trial ruling: analysts

Judge Aileen Cannon again ruled against the Justice Department on setting the court schedule for in the Trump classified documents trial — and her latest decision has onlookers alarmed.The judge ruled Thursday against the Department of Justice's attempt to set some key deadlines ahead of Donald Trum...

Judge denies Donald Trump motion to strike indictment language in election interference case

A U.S. District Court judge on Friday denied a motion from Donald Trump's legal team to have some language in one of the legal proceedings against the former president prohibited.

'Seismic' Trump insurrectionist ruling opens door for Supreme Court surprise: legal expert

The Colorado judge who handed Donald Trump a win by keeping him on the state's ballot may have set things in motion for the Supreme Court to help the plaintiffs, a former prosecutor said on Saturday. Former federal prosecutor Harry Litman appeared on MSNBC's Yasmin Vossoughian Reports, where he ...

Legal Analysts React After Judge Finds Trump 'Engaged in an Insurrection'

"The Constitution is not a suicide pact with America's democracy," former judge J. Michael Luttig wrote.

Trump to test the limits of the First Amendment at high-stakes hearing over gag order constitutionality

President Donald Trump will test the limits of his free speech rights Monday when he argues to a Washington, DC, appeals court that a gag order placed on him in his federal election subversion criminal case is not constitutionally sound.

Voting Rights Act ruling is latest attempt by Trump-nominated judges to overturn Supreme Court precedent

A US appellate court decision Monday undercutting the Voting Rights Act of 1965 rejects decades of precedent and appears likely to provoke a confrontation at the US Supreme Court, where the milestone law has been increasingly under attack.

14th Amendment cases challenging Trump's eligibility thrust courts into unknown territory

Cases brought by voters and advocacy groups that seek to disqualify Trump from the presidential ballot in 2024, citing the 14th Amendment, have been brought in more than half of the states.

Court seems inclined to keep restricting Trump’s trial speech. But gag order could be narrowed

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court appeared inclined Monday to reimpose at least some restrictions on Donald Trump’s speech in his landmark election subversion case. B ut the judges wrestled with how to craft a gag order that doesn’t infringe on the former president’s free speech rights or prevent him from defending himself on…

Trump thinks the Federalist Society isn’t conservative enough now.

The GOP front-runner is shifting the Overton window once again.

Colorado Supreme Court to hear Trump 14th Amendment appeal

The Colorado Supreme Court agreed late Tuesday to take up a case weighing whether to bar former President Trump from the 2024 ballot under the 14th Amendment. A lower court last week found that the former president engaged in insurrection by inciting the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot but determined the constitutional prohibition on holding…

Judge Chutkan Poised to Receive Huge Boost Against Donald Trump

Chutkan, who is overseeing Trump's national election interference case, imposed a gag order on the former president in October.

Judge Aileen Cannon’s Slowdown of Donald Trump’s Key Criminal Cases Raises Concerns

Critics argue that the judge's methodical approach may have far-reaching consequences, affecting not only the trial but also other legal battles.

'No-brainer': Legal expert predicts Trump's 'weak argument' will be crushed by High Court

Donald Trump might get the Supreme Court to weigh in on his "presidential immunity" argument as it relates to the criminal case he faces for alleged election subversion in D.C., but he isn't likely to win that fight, a legal expert said Saturday.Former federal prosecutor Shan Wu appeared on CNN News...

Judge Chutkan's 'Compelling' Argument to Supreme Court About Trump-Attorney

Chutkan recently ruled that Donald Trump is not immune from prosecution stemming from election interference efforts.

Appeals court rules lawsuits against Donald Trump over US Capitol riot can move forward

The former US President has said he cannot be sued over the riot that left dozens of police officers injured.

"An absolute tsunami": Legal experts stunned at "disastrous legal day" for Trump

Trump's presidential immunity claims go up in smoke.

Tanya Chutkan ruling makes March trial more likely.

On Friday, two federal courts in Washington rejected parallel claims by former President Donald Trump for immunity from the legal process.

Colorado 14th Amendment challenge has state Supreme Court wary of disqualifying Trump

The Colorado Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared wary of disqualifying former President Trump from the 2024 ballot under the 14th Amendment, with several justices expressing concerns about their authority to intervene. The lawsuit is one of many filed across the country seeking to prevent Trump’s return to the presidency. The Colorado case is on the…

Trump appeals ruling rejecting immunity claim as window narrows to derail federal election case

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is appealing a ruling that found he is not immune from criminal prosecution as he runs out of time to delay or even derail an upcoming trial on charges that he plotted to overturn the results of the 202

Donald Trump's re-election prospects are now a Supreme Court issue

One of the most consequential questions of the 2024 U.S. presidential election has now been turned over to the Supreme Court in a historic court filing Monday. The fundamental issue being litigated involves whether Donald Trump will be brought to trial before Americans vote in 2024.

Special counsel asks SCOTUS whether Trump is immune from prosecution

Jack Smith has asked the Supreme Court to rule on the former president's claim that he is immune from criminal prosecution for the alleged crimes he committed while in office.

Special counsel asks Supreme Court to quickly decide Trump's immunity claims

Special counsel Jack Smith on Monday asked the Supreme Court to quickly review a bid by former President Donald Trump to have the federal election interference charges against him dismissed.

Supreme Court Could Kill Jack Smith's Case With One Ruling

A ruling in Trump's favor would effectively end any chances of prosecuting the former president for election interference.

US Supreme Court asked to rule quickly on whether Trump is immune from prosecution

Special counsel Jack Smith has requested the decision be made quickly to ensure the former president’s trial stays on track.

Jack Smith asks Supreme Court to quickly decide Trump immunity claim

Prosecutors want the U.S. Supreme Court to cut short former President Donald Trump's attempt to delay his trial until after the 2024 election.

Special counsel Jack Smith asks the Supreme Court to rule quickly on whether Trump can be prosecuted

WASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Jack Smith on Monday asked the Supreme Court to take up and rule quickly on whether former President Donald Trump can be prosecuted on charges he plotted to overturn the 2020 election results.

Special counsel asks US supreme court to rule on Trump’s claim of immunity

Prosecutors seek expedited decision on whether former president has immunity amid concern that appeals process could delay trial

Special Counsel Jack Smith Asks Supreme Court to Quickly Rule on Trump’s Immunity

Jack Smith petitioned high court to bypass appeals panel so election-interference trial can start in March

US seeks speedy Supreme Court review of Trump claim he is immune from prosecution

The U.S. special counsel prosecuting Donald Trump on federal charges of trying to overturn his 2020 election defeat asked the Supreme Court on Monday to launch a fast-track review of the former president's claim he cannot be tried on those charges. Trump has appealed a decision by U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan on Dec. 1 rejecting his bid to dismiss the case.

UPDATE 2-US asks Supreme Court to review Trump's immunity claim to speed 2020 election case

U.S. Special Counsel Jack Smith said claims by Trump, the frontrunner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination , are "profoundly mistaken," adding that only the Supreme Court "can definitively resolve them." Legal experts have said that Trump's attorneys could use his immunity appeals to delay the trial , freeing him to campaign against President Joe Biden .

Jack Smith's Supreme Court Move 'Stunning' But Clever: Ex-U.S. Attorney

Smith is asking the Supreme Court to weigh in on former President Donald Trump's appeals in his federal election subversion case.

Special counsel deals deft blow to Trump’s bid to delay federal trial

Trump would prefer the court to take up the case after the DC circuit rules – but he can’t oppose it and then make the same request later on

Jack Smith's Supreme Court Bid May Help Donald Trump Prove His Point

SCOTUS may be more willing to consider the case because of Trump's status, but that could underscore the point he's been arguing.

Senate Democrats press Thomas to recuse himself from Trump immunity case

Senate Democrats are calling on conservative Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to recuse himself from ruling on former President Trump’s claim that he is immune from prosecution for alleged crimes he committed while in office.   Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and other Democrats on the panel argue that Thomas faces a conflict…

Trump seeks "immediate review" from Supreme Court after losing presidential immunity appeal

Trump loses "undue" bid to assert presidential immunity claim in E. Jean Carroll defamation suit

Judge pauses Trump election interference case over immunity appeal

A federal judge agreed Wednesday to pause former President Donald Trump's election interference proceedings as he appeals the case to a higher court. The break in proceedings throws into question next year's trial date.

Trump 2020 election case halted as SCOTUS weighs immunity

Former president Donald Trump's 2020 election subversion case has effectively been put on ice pending a Supreme Court appeal, the presiding judge revealed Wednesday.

Supreme Court agrees to rule on scope of obstruction charge central to Jan. 6 cases, including Trump's

The Supreme Court’s ruling on the charge in question has the potential to invalidate hundreds of Jan. 6 obstruction charges — including Donald Trump’s.

U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case that could undo Capitol riot charge

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will hear an appeal that could upend hundreds of charges stemming from the Capitol riot, including against former President Donald Trump.

Jan. 6 Trump trial on track despite Supreme Court intervention.

It has been a busy week at the United States Supreme Court for Donald Trump’s fate.

Maine 14th Amendment question: Shenna Bellows grapples with Trump eligibility

Election officials across the country have had those very same deliberations, but behind closed doors.

Jack Smith and the Supreme Court

The special counsel tries to drag the Justices into his political timetable for the Jan. 6 trial of Donald Trump.

Trump legal news brief: Mark Meadows again tries to dodge Georgia charges, judges seem unconvinced

The Supreme Court’s ruling on the charge in question has the potential to invalidate hundreds of Jan. 6 obstruction charges — including Donald Trump’s.

House Democrats call on Justice Clarence Thomas to recuse from Trump 2020 election case

Eight House Democrats told Thomas he should recuse from the case involving whether Trump has immunity from federal prosecution for alleged crimes committed while in office.

House Democrats call on Thomas to recuse himself from Trump immunity case

Several House Democrats have signed onto a letter amping up calls for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to recuse himself from a case reviewing whether former President Trump is immune from prosecution over charges of trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. “[W]e strongly implore you to exercise your discretion and recuse yourself from…

Anti-Trumpers rally in defense after he's booted from Colorado ballot

Colorado's Supreme Court managed to bring a bevy of die-hard anti-Trump Republicans as well as his fellow 2024 GOP rivals to his defense.

Why the Supreme Court has to strike down Trump's ballot removal.

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The Folly of Colorado’s Trump Disqualification

Four state Supreme Court judges ban the former President from the 2024 ballot without due process.

Colorado Supreme Court Was Narrowly Split on Barring Trump From Ballot

The 4-3 decision was harshly criticized by Trump supporters, who called it undemocratic. But some observers say the court is notably nonpartisan.

Trump's lawyers tell Supreme Court to stay out of immunity dispute in 2020 election case for now

Lawyers for former President Donald Trump urged the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday to stand down from a dispute over whether he can be prosecuted on charges he plotted to overturn the 2020 election results.

Trump vs. the Banana Republic of Colorado

The effort to remove him from the ballot is legally baseless and helps his campaign.

Trump seeks to spin court ruling into political gold

The former president’s re-election bid may hinge on upcoming judgments in the US Supreme Court.

What the 14th amendment means for Donald Trump's presidential campaign

Former President Donald Trump's bid to win back the White House in 2024 is now endangered by two sentences added to the U.S. Constitution 155 years ago.

The Constitution’s insurrection clause threatens Trump’s campaign. Here is how that is playing out

For the first time in history Section 3 of the 14th Amendment has been used to prohibit someone from running for the presidency, U.S. Supreme Court likely to have final say whether the ruling will stand

Americans are hoping the courts will spare them an electoral reckoning with Trump

Colorado’s supreme court concluded the ex-president could not hold office. Alas, the US supreme court will likely not agree

Colorado Supreme Court may have given surprise gift to Trump

The Colorado Supreme Court delivered a December surprise Tuesday with its ruling barring former President Trump from the GOP primary ballot in the state. The justices, by a 4-3 margin, ruled that Trump had engaged in insurrection in relation to the Capitol riot of Jan. 6, 2021. They further contended that this disqualifies him from…

Biden says ‘self-evident’ Trump supported insurrection

The US president was responding to the Colorado Supreme Court’s ruling that threatens to remove Donald Trump from the presidential primary ballot in the state.

Trump's lawyers ask Supreme Court to stay out of dispute on whether he is immune from prosecution

Trump faces four criminal cases and 91 felony counts as he seeks to reclaim the White House, a core aspect of his defence strategy has been to try to delay the prosecutions

Fact check: Are Colorado Supreme Court justices ‘unelected,’ as GOP has claimed?

After the Colorado Supreme Court ruled that former President Donald Trump is ineligible for office because of the Constitution’s “insurrectionist ban,” some prominent Republicans bashed the “unelected judges” for their decision.

Colorado’s ruling to disqualify Trump sets up a showdown at supreme court

The conservative-dominated court, to which Trump appointed three stringent rightwingers, will pitch into the partisan fight

Former GOP governor lashes out at Colorado ballot ruling: ‘Pure partisan ridiculous stuff’

Former Ohio Gov. John Kasich (R) dug into the Colorado Supreme Court’s disqualification of former President Trump from the state ballot, calling it “pure partisan ridiculous stuff.” “I don’t need to lay out my bona fides as my opposition to Donald Trump. But this is just … pure partisan ridiculous stuff here,” Kasich said in…

Trump urges Supreme Court to decline to fast-track dispute over immunity claim

Special counsel Jack Smith has asked the Supreme Court to quickly decide whether former President Donald Trump is immune from federal prosecution.

'No question' Donald Trump 'supported an insurrection' as Joe Biden condemns Republican opponent

Donald Trump is ineligible for the US presidency under the constitution's insurrection clause after a ruling from the Colorado Supreme Court Tuesday night.

Trump asks Supreme Court to delay consideration of Jan. 6 immunity arguments

Former President Trump’s legal team asked the Supreme Court to hold off on weighing whether he is immune from prosecution after special counsel Jack Smith asked the high court to assess the issue.  Trump is appealing the decision of U.S. District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan, who declined his motion to toss his election interference case…

Trump urges U.S. Supreme Court not to expedite 2020 immunity claim

Trump’s lawyers wrote in the filing that the special counsel is urging the justices to bypass the normal appellate process

Supreme Court rejects Jack Smith’s request for justices to quickly hear Trump immunity dispute

The Supreme Court rejected a request by special counsel Jack Smith to fast-track arguments on whether Donald Trump has any immunity from federal prosecution for alleged crimes he committed while in office.

Donald Trump handed win as Supreme Court rejects fast-track ruling over whether ex-president can be prosecuted

Donald Trump faces criminal charges over allegations he conspired to overturn the 2020 election. He has argued he has "absolute immunity" under the constitution.

US Supreme Court declines to fast-track Trump's claim he is immune from prosecution

Special Counsel Jack Smith had asked the nation’s highest court to take up the immunity case on an expedited basis.

The Supreme Court helped Trump’s delay strategy. By how much remains to be seen.

The Supreme Court declined to fast-track consideration of former president Trump’s claim that he is immune to prosecution on charges of plotting to overturn the 2020 election, giving him an apparent win. But a federal appeals court is taking swift action on the matter.

US Supreme Court Declines to Fast-Track Donald Trump 'Absolute Immunity' Case

US Supreme Court denies immediate hearing on Trump's immunity claim, potentially delaying his 2020 election interference trial

Supreme Court declines to fast-track Trump 'absolute immunity' case

The 77-year-old Trump, the Republican presidential frontrunner in 2024, is slated to stand trial on March 4, 2024 on accusations of conspiring to overturn the November 2020 election won by Democrat Joe Biden

US Supreme Court rejects Jack Smith's request to fast-track Donald Trump's immunity case

The US Supreme Court on Friday rejected a request by special counsel Jack Smith to fast-track arguments on whether Donald Trump has any immunity from federal prosecution for alleged crimes he committed while in office, CNN reported.

Supreme Court Faces 'Ironclad' Argument in Trump Colorado Case: Strategist

Trump has been ruled ineligible to appear on ballots in Colorado under the 14th Amendment.

The Supreme Court will take Trump’s Colorado ballot disqualification.

Last week, the Colorado Supreme Court issued a 4–3 decision that Donald Trump is barred from appearing on the state’s Republican primary ballot.

Colorado ruling disqualifying Trump unlikely to stand

U.S. Supreme Court unlikely to save us from danger of reelecting a president who tried to break democracy in his first term

Maine decision to bar Trump from ballot likely to go to US supreme court

Court faces pressure to rule on Maine and Colorado’s decisions preventing ex-president from appearing on presidential ballots

Trump expected to challenge removal of name from states’ primary ballots

Maine and Colorado have said he is ineligible under the 14th amendment due to his actions during the January 6 Capitol attack

Why Trump's critics are citing Justice Gorsuch in fight over ballots, insurrection

Trump's opponents have focused on a short opinion Gorsuch wrote in 2012 when he was a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit.

Roberts warns of AI ‘dehumanizing the law’ in year-end report but avoids Trump legal disputes, Supreme Court ethics reform

Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts raised concerns about the increasing presence of artificial intelligence in the US judicial system in an annual report released Sunday, warning that the emerging technology could risk “dehumanizing the law” and imperiling fair treatment in the justice system.

John Roberts weighs in on AI, ignores looming Trump cases

In his year-end report, the chief justice stuck to an anodyne topic.

Democrats Face Outcry for 'Putting Target' on Supreme Court Justices

Representative Jamie Raskin said Justice Clarence Thomas should recuse himself from cases on Donald Trump's 2024 ballot access.

Clarence Thomas must recuse himself from ruling on Trump’s 2024 eligibility, Raskin says

Democrat speaks on supreme court stepping in to adjudicate Maine and Colorado rulings that removed Trump from ballots

Justice Gorsuch put on the spot by former prosecutor over Trump ballot eligibility

During an appearance on MSNBC on Sunday morning, former prosecutor Glenn Kirschner made a point of making Justice Neal Gorsuch the center of a discussion on whether the Supreme Court will rule that Donald Trump is eligible to be on the ballot in 2024 based uppon what the 14th Amendment to the Consti...

Trump 2024 trials in limbo as supreme court becomes entangled

Potential trial delays mean the former president could spend less time in courtroom and more time on the campaign trail

Opinion: The Supreme Court could make a Trump victory virtually impossible

If election officials block former President Donald Trump from state ballots — having first been given a green light by the Supreme Court — it could become practically mathematically impossible for him to win the 2024 vote, writes David Mark.

Maggie Haberman says Trump is worried Supreme Court may rule against him on ballot removals

New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman said former President Trump is worried the Supreme Court may rule against him on recent decisions in Colorado and Maine that booted him from the 2024 ballot in those states. Haberman said during an appearance on CNN last week that while Trump largely believes the Supreme Court will rule…

Raskin: Thomas 'absolutely should recuse' in Trump 2024 case

Amid expectations that the right-wing U.S. Supreme Court will soon consider legal arguments that former President Donald Trump should be disqualified from 2024 Republican primary ballots, Democratic Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin on Sunday called for Justice Clarence Thomas to recuse himself from...

Donald Trump Set Up For Supreme Court Disappointment

A Supreme Court case involving a tarring company shows that Trump cannot claim presidential immunity, an appeal court briefing has stated.

A Solution to the Trump Ballot Conundrum

An 1869 case points the way for the U.S. Supreme Court.

Colorado voters file response to Trump's US Supreme Court appeal

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“No shame. No decency”: Experts shocked at "weakness" of Trump’s bizarre Supreme Court ballot appeal

“It's really sort of beyond the pale and legally wrong," says former Mueller prosecutor Andrew Weissmann.

Supreme Court agrees to hear Trump Colorado ballot appeal

The Supreme Court will break its recess for an emergency hearing of the insurrection clause case on February 8.

US supreme court to decide if Trump can be kept off 2024 presidential ballots

Court will hear Trump’s appeal of Colorado ruling

How the 14th Amendment Could Prevent Trump from Appearing on State Ballots

What does it mean to "have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against" the United States?

The Supreme Court will decide if Donald Trump can be kept off 2024 presidential ballots

The Supreme Court will decide whether former President Donald Trump can be kept off the ballot because of his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss, inserting the court squarely in the 2024 presidential campaign. (Jan. 5)

US Supreme Court to hear Trump appeal of Colorado ballot disqualification

At issue is the Colorado Supreme Court's Dec. 19 ruling disqualifying Trump from the state's primary ballot based on language in the U.S. Constitution's 14th Amendment for engaging in insurrection, involving the Jan. 6, 2021, attack by his supporters on the U.S. Capitol. The justices took up the case with unusual speed.

US Supreme Court to hear Trump appeal of ballot ban

The conservative-majority Supreme Court said it would hear arguments in the high-stakes election case on 8 February.

Trump legal news brief: Supreme Court agrees to quickly decide whether Trump can be kept off ballots

Alina Habba, one of former President Donald Trump's lawyers, says in an interview with Fox News that United States Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh will "step up" for the man who appointed him to the high court.

US Supreme Court to hear Trump's Colorado ballot appeal

The US Supreme Court will hear former president Donald Trump's appeal against his disqualification from the Colorado primary ballot in the 2024 election.

Will the Supreme Court Keep Trump off the Ballot?

The justices face many questions as they review a case involving Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.

Maine court puts Trump ballot decision on hold until after Supreme Court acts

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Maine judge delays Trump ballot decision until US supreme court ruling

Judge says outcome of ex-president’s appeal depends on ruling by US supreme court on similar effort in Colorado

Maine judge delays decision on removing Trump from ballot

A Maine judge put on hold a decision on Trump’s ballot status to allow time for the U.S. Supreme Court to rule on a similar case in Colorado.

Maine court pauses order that excluded Trump from primary ballot, pending Supreme Court ruling

The Maine Superior Court on Wednesday said former President Donald Trump can be listed on the state's Republican presidential primary ballot for now.

Maine judge pauses decision removing Trump from ballot until Supreme Court rules in Colorado case

In her decision, the judge said that the issues raised in the Maine case mirror the issues raised in the Colorado case before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Maine judge defers decision on Trump 14th Amendment question until Supreme Court rules

A Maine judge deferred a decision on whether former President Trump is disqualified from the state’s ballot under the 14th Amendment on Wednesday, allowing the Supreme Court to first weigh in on the extraordinary dispute. Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows (D) ruled last month that Trump was disqualified, becoming the second state to do…

Hundreds of top GOP lawmakers urge Supreme Court to keep Trump on the ballot

Nearly 200 congressional Republicans -- including House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell -- have signed onto a brief urging the US Supreme Court to keep former President Donald Trump on 2024 ballots.

Trump to stay on Washington state ballot; third-party group asks DOJ to probe Democrats

Donald Trump can remain on Washington state's Republican presidential primary ballot, a judge ruled on Thursday, rejecting the latest effort to disqualify the former president from running again based on his efforts to reverse his 2020 election loss.

Trump lawyers urge supreme court to reinstate him on Colorado ballot

Lawyers call on justices to reverse disqualification after Colorado barred him from primary ballot over January 6 insurrection

Trump tells SCOTUS kicking him off ballot would ‘unleash chaos’

In a 59-page brief, Trump's lawyers presented their case to the justices in advance of a Feb. 8 oral argument on his eligibility.

Trump urges Supreme Court to reject efforts to keep him off ballot, warning of "chaos" in new filing

Former President Donald Trump's attorneys wrote that the challenges to his eligibility "promise to unleash chaos and bedlam if other state courts and state officials follow Colorado's lead."

Trump files Supreme Court brief arguing he was never an 'officer of the United States'

Former President Donald Trump filed a brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in his attempt to prevent being disqualified from the presidential election. In it, the 45th president's attorneys say he believes he is immune from prosecution and that the 14th Amendment "insurrection clause" doesn't involve t...

Trump urges Supreme Court to ‘put swift and decisive end’ to 14th Amendment challenges

Former President Trump told the Supreme Court on Thursday that the decision kicking him off Colorado’s ballot was based on a “dubious interpretation” of the 14th Amendment, urging the justices to reverse the ruling and terminate the dozens of challenges proceeding across the country.  “The Court should put a swift and decisive end to these…

Trump urges Supreme Court to allow him to stay on the ballot

The former president filed a brief asking the court to rule that the Constitution's 14th Amendment doesn't prevent him from appearing on Colorado's Republican primary ballot.

Trump urges US Supreme Court to reverse Colorado ballot disqualification

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Trump lawyers warn Supreme Court of ‘chaos and bedlam’ if states are allowed to bar him from 2024 ballot

Donald Trump is urging the US Supreme Court to reverse the Colorado Supreme Court’s ruling that removed him from that state’s ballot.

US historians sign brief to support Colorado’s removal of Trump from ballot

Twenty-five civil war and Reconstruction scholars support invoking 14th amendment to bar Trump from ballot over January 6

Colorado’s secretary of state urges Supreme Court to keep Trump off ballot

Colorado’s top election official told the Supreme Court on Wednesday that they should keep Donald Trump off her state’s 2024 ballot because he is an “ineligible insurrectionist,” and forcefully defended the process that led to his disqualification.

Will the Supreme Court bend to political will in the Trump ballot case?

We need to look beyond the usual thinking: that the six conservative justices on the court — three of whom owe their position to Trump — could not possibly countenance affirming the Colorado disqualification case.

Can Trump Be On The Ballot? Supreme Court's Biggest Election Test Since Bush V. Gore

Trump’s campaign declined to make anyone available for this story, but his lawyers urged the justices not to delay

Supreme Court may look to the Civil War to resolve whether Trump can be on the ballot

The Supreme Court will hear arguments this week over whether Colorado can remove Donald Trump from the ballot under the 14th Amendment.

Donald Trump's Supreme Court Filing Makes Bold New Statement

Trump is currently his removal from Colorado ballots before the highest court in the land.

Expert predicts Donald Trump's D.C. criminal trial could start as early as May

Former FBI general counsel and assistant U.S. attorney Andrew Weissmann thinks Donald Trump's case over the 2020 election and Jan. 6 could unfold in late May or early June if the Supreme Court refuses to hear the case. Speaking about the recent ruling from the Washington, D.C. Circuit Court of Appea...

Trump's lawyer admitted something that will 'come back to haunt' the ex-president: expert

During oral argument before the Supreme Court, former President Donald Trump's attorney said something that could end up blowing up in Trump's face, Democratic voting rights attorney Marc Elias told MSNBC's Alicia Menendez on Thursday.The Supreme Court was reviewing the decision by Colorado to remov...

Supreme Court seems to side with Trump in ballot case oral arguments.

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Colorado versus the court: a poem

They don’t want to do it; don’t want to disrupt. They fear if they do it all hell will erupt.Their fears are quite rational, practical too;Keeping Trump off the ballot would cause a to-do!Their challenge, of course, what they don’t like to hear ...Amendment 14, Section 3 is quite clear.Having sworn ...

The Supreme Court seems poised to reject efforts to kick Trump off the ballot

The Supreme Court on Thursday heard two hours of historic arguments in a Colorado case to remove former President Donald Trump from the ballot. The justices sounded highly skeptical of the effort. (Feb. 8)

SCOTUS Hears Oral Arguments on Trump's Colorado Ballot Eligibility

It's unclear how long the U.S. Supreme Court will take to issue a decision on the matter.

Will the Supreme Court put Trump back on the Colorado ballot? Key takeaways from the landmark hearing and a look at what's next.

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on Thursday in a landmark case concerning the Colorado Supreme Court's decision to bar former President Donald Trump from appearing on the state's primary ballots. Here are the key takeaways from the hearing and what's next.

5 takeaways from Supreme Court arguments in Trump’s ballot case

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Thursday about whether former President Trump could be banned from the ballot this year. The case stems from a December ruling by the Colorado Supreme Court, which held that Trump should be struck from the GOP primary ballot in that state on the basis of the 14th Amendment. Section 3 of…

Evening Report - Supreme Court skeptical in Trump ballot case

A quick recap of the day and what to look forward to tomorrow {beacon}    Evening Report   ©  Greg Nash / The Hill Justices broadly skeptical in Trump ballot case Supreme Court justices across the ideological spectrum appeared skeptical of the 14th Amendment challenge to former President Trump‘s inclusion on the Colorado ballot during Thursday’s…

5 key takeaways from the Supreme Court arguments over Trump's 2024 ballot eligibility

The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case Trump v. Anderson, which involves whether former President Donald Trump is ineligible to hold office again.

Supreme Court justices steer clear of insurrection question in Trump ballot case

During a two-hour oral argument, justices avoided wrestling with the contentious question of whether former President Donald Trump "engaged in insurrection."

Trump finds unlikely ally on 14th Amendment disqualification in Ketanji Brown Jackson

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson emerged as an unlikely ally of former President Trump on Thursday when the Supreme Court heard arguments over an effort to block Trump from Colorado’s Republican primary ballot via the 14th Amendment’s Insurrection Clause.  Jackson, a liberal justice and the most junior on the high court’s bench, seemed sympathetic to one of the offramps that would keep…

Consequences weigh heavily for justices at Trump 14th amendment hearing

Uniformity of opinion raises the prospect of a rapid decision and it’s all but certain that court will overturn Colorado ruling

5 key moments that point to a Trump victory at the Supreme Court

Here are the justices’ most revealing comments from the two-hour hearing.

Donald Trump Just Had the Best 24 Hours in His Tumultuous Legal History

Thursday was "a great, wonderful, fabulous day" for Trump, strategists told Newsweek, with three pieces of good news for the former president.

Trump Files Emergency Appeal to Supreme Court on Immunity Claim

Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court on Monday to pause a lower court ruling that denied him presidential immunity in a federal case alleging he plotted to overturn the 2020 election results. Photo: Julia Nikhinson/AFP/Getty

Donald Trump turns to Supreme Court in bid for presidential immunity

Donald Trump on Monday turned to the U.S. Supreme Court as he presses his claim — rejected by lower courts — that he is immune from being prosecuted for trying to overturn his 2020 election loss because he was serving as president when he took those actions.

Trump asks Supreme Court to pause immunity ruling in 2020 election case

Former President Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court to pause a lower court's ruling that rejected his claims of presidential immunity.

Trump seeks Supreme Court intervention in election subversion case

Former President Donald Trump is turning to the justices in a last-ditch effort to prevent his prosecution in the federal election interference case from moving closer to trial.

'Bizarre first sentence': Ex-prosecutor slams Trump's presidential immunity plea to SCOTUS

Former President Donald Trump’s request that the Supreme Court consider his presidential immunity claim managed to hit a “bizarre” and “incredibly inappropriate” tone by the end of its first sentence, former Justice Department prosecutor Andrew Weissmann said Monday. Weissmann was shocked that a...

Donald Trump Starts Second Supreme Court Fight

Trump is asking the Supreme Court to stop his federal felony election interference case.

Trump asks US supreme court to keep election interference case frozen

Ex-president met deadline imposed by federal appeals case to keep the criminal case on hold as he prepares a last-ditch challenge

Trump Asks Supreme Court To Put Off His Election Interference Trial, Claiming Immunity

Former President Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court to extend the delay in his election interference trial, saying he is immune from prosecution on charges he plotted to overturn his 2020 election loss.

Trump asks US supreme court to intervene as he presses immunity bid

Prosecutors argued Trump acted as a candidate when pressuring officials to overturn 2020 election and called on supporters to march on US Capitol

Trump asks Supreme Court to delay election interference trial

Former President Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court to extend the delay in his election interference trial, saying he is immune from prosecution.

Special counsel urges Supreme Court to deny Trump's bid to halt decision rejecting immunity claim in 2020 election case

Special counsel Jack Smith urged the justices to deny former President Donald Trump's request to halt a lower court decision rejecting his claim he is immune from federal prosecution.

Jack Smith fires back at Trump with Supreme Court brief warning against further delay

Special counsel Jack Smith has responded to the Supreme Court with a filing that urges them to allow the federal election interference trial against former President Donald Trump to move forward — and warns against any additional delays."Delay in the resolution of these charges threatens to frustrat...

Special counsel urges Supreme Court to reject Trump’s bid to delay Jan. 6 trial

Special counsel Jack Smith quickly voiced opposition to former President Trump’s request for the Supreme Court to delay his federal election subversion trial by freezing a ruling that rejected Trump’s immunity claims.

Special counsel asks Supreme Court to let Trump's 2020 election case proceed to trial without delay

WASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Jack Smith urged the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday to let former President Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case proceed to trial without further delay.

Special counsel Jack Smith urges Supreme Court to reject Trump bid to delay election trial

Special counsel Jack Smith on Wednesday asked the Supreme Court to reject an emergency application filed by Donald Trump that sought to further delay the former president's criminal trial arising from efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

DOJ Asks SCOTUS To End Trump Election Interference Trial Delays

The former president, should he win the White House in November, would be able to order federal prosecutors to drop any unresolved charges against him.

Special counsel urges Supreme Court to deny Trump’s request for delay in immunity case

Special counsel Jack Smith pressed the Supreme Court on Wednesday to let stand a lower court ruling that denied former President Donald Trump immunity from prosecution, urging the justices to allow the trial in his election subversion case to begin quickly.

US Supreme Court to rule on Donald Trump’s presidential immunity claim over January 6 insurrection on Capitol

The move puts on hold a criminal case against the former US president, as it looks into his claim he cannot be prosecuted over the January 6 insurrection.

Trump takes virtual victory lap after SCOTUS agrees to consider presidential immunity case

Former president Donald Trump took a virtual victory lap Wednesday after the Supreme Court ruled it would take up his presidential immunity case.Trump suggested that the court’s decision to hear arguments — flatly rejected by a D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals panel loath to grant presidents “unbounded...

Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Trump’s Immunity Claim in 2020 Election Case

The Supreme Court agreed to consider whether Donald Trump can claim presidential immunity in special counsel Jack Smith’s 2020 election interference case. Photo: Sam Wolfe/Reuters

'Chaos': Experts say Trump's legal calendar made 'wacky' by Supreme Court's ruling

Legal analysts rushed to the internet and television cameras on Wednesday afternoon when the Supreme Court announced that they would take up Donald Trump's claims of presidential immunity. Conservative retired judge Michael Luttig was aghast at the decision. "Look, this is a momentous decision, just...

Trump immunity claim taken up by Supreme Court, keeping D.C. 2020 election trial paused

The court, which has a 6-3 conservative majority, will hear arguments in the case during the week of April 22.

The Supreme Court Just Gave Trump Exactly What He Wanted

In a stunning move, the justices all but guaranteed that the former president will evade trial for Jan. 6 before November.

US Supreme Court to rule if Trump can be prosecuted in 2020 election interference case

The court will hear arguments in late April, with a decision likely no later than the end of June.

U.S. Supreme Court will decide if Trump can be prosecuted in 2020 election interference case

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to decide whether former U.S. president Donald Trump can be prosecuted on charges he interfered with the 2020 election and set a course for a quick resolution.

Supreme Court to decide Trump’s immunity claim in election interference case

The Supreme Court agreed to decide whether former President Donald Trump can claim presidential immunity over criminal election interference charges, adding a new hurdle to a trial taking place.

The Supreme Court just handed Trump an astonishing victory

So much for the rule of law.

Trump legal news brief: Supreme Court to hear expedited review of Trump's presidential immunity appeal

The Supreme Court says it will take up an appeal by Donald Trump on the question of whether presidential immunity protects former presidents from being prosecuted for “criminal prosecution for conduct alleged to involve official acts during his tenure in office.”

Supreme Court sets April arguments over whether Trump can be prosecuted for election interference

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to decide whether former President Donald Trump can be prosecuted on charges he interfered with the 2020 election and set a course for a quick resolution.

Supreme Court's Decision Threatens to Upend Donald Trump's Trial

The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to decide whether Trump is immune from prosecution.

Supreme Court, moving quickly, will decide if Trump can be prosecuted in election interference case

Special counsel Jack Smith’s election interference case in Washington is one of four prosecutions Trump faces as he seeks to reclaim the White House

Raskin on SCOTUS decision to take up Trump immunity claim: ‘We don’t have a king here’

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) denounced the Supreme Court’s decision Wednesday to consider former President Trump’s argument that he cannot be prosecuted in relation to his behavior surrounding the Jan. 6 Capitol riots because he was president at the time.  “This was an obvious case not to take up, and just let the D.C. Circuit Court…

Supreme Court looks set to issue ruling on bid to ban Donald Trump from election in Colorado tomorrow

The expected decision comes ahead of "Super Tuesday" this week, when voters in 15 states will pick their party candidates for November's presidential election.

Supreme Court Notice Sparks Questions About Trump Ballot Eligibility Case

A Supreme Court notice signals that there a possible ruling in Donald Trump's ballot eligibility case a day before Super Tuesday.

US supreme court to issue ruling as Trump Colorado ballot case looms

Court did not specify what ruling, planned for Monday, will be issued, but decision to come a day before state’s primary election

Supreme Court to release decisions on Monday, with Trump Colorado ruling a strong possibility

A ruling on whether Colorado can kick Trump off the primary ballot is highly anticipated ahead of Tuesday’s primary.

Supreme Court decision on Trump’s 14th Amendment case could come Monday

The Supreme Court in an unusual announcement signaled it will release at least one opinion on Monday morning, a signal the justices could hand down a decision on former President Trump’s 14th Amendment case that kicked him off the Colorado ballot. The high court does not announce in advance which decisions it will release on…

A Supreme Court decision could come Monday in a case about barring Trump from the 2024 ballot

Trump also has since been barred from primary ballot in Illinois and Maine, though both decisions, along with Colorados, are on hold pending the outcome of the Supreme Court case.The Supreme Court has until now never ruled on the provision, Section 3 of the 14th amendment.The court indicated Sunday there will be at least one case decided Monday, adhering to its custom of not saying which one.

U.S. Supreme Court decision in case about barring Trump from 2024 ballot could come Monday

Trump is challenging a groundbreaking decision by the Colorado Supreme Court that said he is disqualified from being president again and ineligible for the state’s primary, which is Tuesday

'Really unusual' Supreme Court notice raises questions about Trump case

The Supreme Court may have just tipped its hand in a case stemming from a Donald Trump appeal, and some experts have called it "completely inappropriate."Numerous reporters flagged a Supreme Court notice on Sunday that has been described as "really unusual" and "curious."In doing so, according to po...

US Supreme Court to issue ruling; Trump ballot case looms

But the justices on Feb. 8 heard arguments in Trump's appeal of the Colorado ruling and are due to issue their own decision. Colorado is one of 15 U.S. states and an American territory holding primary elections on "Super Tuesday." Trump is the frontrunner for the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic President Joe Biden in the Nov. 5 U.S. election.

US Supreme Court overturns Colorado primary ballot ban on Trump

The US Supreme Court handed Donald Trump a major victory on Monday as he campaigns to regain the presidency, overturning a judicial decision that had excluded him from Colorado's ballot under a...

After major legal win, Donald Trump challenges Biden, tells him to 'Fight your fight yourself'

Former President Donald Trump, fresh from a major legal triumph as the Supreme Court unanimously upheld his presence on the 2024 Colorado primary ballot, wasted no time in turning the spotlight on...

Haley says she is ‘very happy’ with Supreme Court keeping Trump on ballot

GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley said she is “very happy” the Supreme Court restored former President Trump to the ballot in Colorado on Monday, rejecting 14th Amendment challenges to his eligibility for the White House. Haley responded to the Supreme Court’s ruling on CNN’s “The Lead” with Jake Tapper, explaining that voters should be the ones…

Amy Coney Barrett’s passive-aggressive Trump ballot opinion.

There’s this weird, passive-aggressive vibe where everybody is kind of pissed off but telling us, over and over again: “We’re not fighting!”

Unanimous? Top takeaways from Supreme Court's ruling to keep Trump on the ballot

The Supreme Court unanimously rejected efforts by some states to declare Trump ineligible to run again but divided over other aspects of the case.

Hidden Change in Supreme Court Trump Ruling Raises Eyebrows

Since the ruling in ex-President Donald Trump's ballot eligibility case, some have noted a curious tweak in the Supreme Court opinion.

The Supreme Court Ruled That States Cannot Bar Trump From Ballots

Also, Apple was fined $2 billion for thwarting competition. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.

The Supreme Court Just Erased Part of the Constitution

Its ruling on Trump’s eligibility for the presidency contradicts the clear language of the 14th Amendment.

Liberal Justices’ Key Disagreement In Trump Ballot Ruling

Four justices, including one conservative, wrote opinions disagreeing with an important part of the decision in Trump v. Anderson.

Legal scholars question whether Dems could use Supreme Court ruling to “invalidate Trump’s victory”

SCOTUS ruling "unclear" on whether Dems could use Section 3 to refuse to count Trump electoral votes.

Supreme Court metadata reveals last-minute change in Trump ballot case.

What happened? Most obviously, the Supreme Court rushed out this opinion and forgot to check the metadata.

SCOTUS demands Trump back on ballot: Letters to the Editor - March 6, 2024

NY Post readers discuss the Supreme Court’s ruling keeping former President Donald Trump on the Colorado ballot.

Ramaswamy warns liberal justices 'buying political latitude' with 9-0 ruling as more Trump cases are on the horizon

Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy praised the Supreme Court's unanimous ruling against Colorado's removal of former President Trump from the 2024 ballot but warned of potential foreshadowing within the written decision.

Trump wins again in the MAGA Supreme Court

Judges are not supposed to rewrite constitutional provisions they find objectionable on policy grounds, and they are not supposed to invent new provisions of law in order to devise policy “solutions” to texts they don’t like.

'Erred badly': Top historian says SCOTUS made a big mistake in Trump immunity ruling

Allan Lichtman is among the 25 historians who submitted an amicus brief in Trump v. Anderson and urged the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold a Colorado Supreme Court decision barring Donald Trump from the state's election ballot under Section 3 of the U.S. Constitution's 14th Amendment.According to Secti...

Why SCOTUS is the last properly functioning branch of government

In a 9-0 decision, the Supreme Court ruled states cannot use Section 3 of the 14th Amendment to kick former President Donald Trump off state ballots.

Peter Navarro files emergency appeal to Supreme Court to hold off prison sentence

Former Trump administration adviser Peter Navarro filed a last-ditch appeal to the Supreme Court Friday, just days before his scheduled prison sentence.

Ex-Trump adviser files emergency appeal to Supreme Court to avoid prison time

Ex-Trump adviser Peter Navarro has filed an emergency appeal to the Supreme Court in an attempt to remain out of prison as he appeals his contempt ...

Trump White House official Peter Navarro asks Supreme Court to stave off contempt sentence

Trump White House official Peter Navarro appealed to the Supreme Court Friday to allow him to stay out of prison as he appeals his contempt of Congress conviction.

Navarro Is Due in Prison After Supreme Court Passes

Given the opportunity to keep Peter Navarro out of prison, at least for now, the Supreme Court on Monday declined. That means the former aide in the Trump White House remains...

Chief Justice Roberts Rejects Peter Navarro’s Last-Ditch Bid to Avoid Prison

Mr. Navarro, a former adviser to President Trump, must report to a Miami prison on Tuesday for a four-month sentence after he was convicted of contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena.

SCOTUS denies stay of sentence for ex-Trump adviser Peter Navarro

Navarro had been ordered to report to prison in Miami on March 19 to begin serving a four-month sentence for defying a Jan. 6 committee subpoena.

Supreme Court denies Peter Navarro's bid to stay out of prison

The Supreme Court rejected a bid by former Donald Trump adviser Peter Navarro to avoid reporting to prison to serve a four-month sentence for defying a congressional subpoena.

Supreme Court chief justice denies ex-Trump aide Peter Navarro's bid to stave off prison sentence

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday refused to halt a prison sentence for former Trump White House official Peter Navarro as he appeals his contempt of Congress conviction.

Trump says he could appeal New York fraud case ruling to the Supreme Court

Former President Donald Trump says he will challenge the judgment in his New York civil fraud trial "all the way up to the U.S.

More justices, more peace: The push to expand the Supreme Court

Most Americans doubt that SCOTUS will be impartial in decisions affecting the 2024 election. By striking down Colorado’s decision to remove Trump from the ballot, the justices validated their fears.

Supreme Court accountability.

This is a story about the Supreme Court as much as it is one about Trump.

Special counsel urges US Supreme Court to reject Trump immunity bid

The special counsel pursuing federal criminal charges against Donald Trump for his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss filed a U.S. Supreme Court brief on Monday urging the justices to reject the former president's bid for immunity from prosecution on the principle that "no person is above the law." The case is due to be argued before the justices on April 25.

Special counsel Jack Smith urges Supreme Court to reject Trump’s claim of immunity

Special counsel Jack Smith urged the Supreme Court on Monday to reject Donald Trump’s claims of sweeping immunity and to deny the former president any opportunity to delay a trial on charges that he attempted to subvert the results of the 2020 election.

'I dare them': Ex-senator challenges Alito and Thomas to put Trump's immunity in writing

On Monday, a group of 19 retired military leaders urged the U.S. Supreme Court to reject Donald Trump's claim of absolute immunity from federal prosecution. According to Law & Crime, the retired four-star generals and admirals wrote in a 38-page amicus brief that the former president's claim of ...

Gorsuch hammers Biden DOJ on ‘mostly peaceful protests’

Neil Gorsuch questioned the Biden Justice Department about "mostly peaceful protests" in a major Jan. 6 riot case implicating Trump.

U.S. Supreme Court justices in Trump trial signal some support for criminal immunity

The court’s six-to-three conservative majority seemed disinclined to fully grant Donald Trump’s request, but several justices showed interest in a narrower form of immunity

In Trump immunity case, divided Supreme Court seems open to some protection

The Supreme Court convened to consider whether former President Donald Trump is entitled to broad immunity from criminal charges in the 2020 election case.

Nine key exchanges from the Supreme Court hearing about Trump's immunity claim

The Supreme Court's decision in Donald Trump's immunity case could alter the fundamental understanding of a president's constitutional power for generations to come and the weight of that was front and center.

Top US judges sympathetic to Trump in historic immunity case

Conservative Supreme Court judges signalled support for the former president on his claims of protection from prosecution in a case likely to impact the US election.

The court just showed how and why it will let Donald Trump get away with it.

There will be no more self-soothing after this.

Trump Defense Secretary describes when he rejected then-president's unlawful order

Donald Trump's former defense secretary, Mark Esper, rejects the idea of absolute immunity for a president, which was the argument before the Supreme Court on Thursday. But it certainly wasn't the first time he broke with Trump. Speaking to CNN's Jake Tapper, Esper said he hates it when examples are...

The past 24 hours of Trump legal news, explained

Trump allies newly indicted in Arizona, testimony continuing in New York, and the Supreme Court hearing arguments in DC.

"Trump is likely to get what he wants": Experts say Supreme Court poised to delay Jan. 6 trial

Court seems unlikely to accept Trump's "extreme" immunity claim — but appears poised to drag case out longer.

A race against time for Donald Trump as America seeks the whole truth - and nothing but the truth

Trump's lawyers argued he should be shielded by immunity from prosecution for what he did while acting as president.

Jack Smith must now make 'strategic choice' on Trump case with 'major consequences'

During Thursday's oral arguments concerning former President Donald Trump's claim of total criminal immunity, the conservative majority on the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) indicated warmth toward Trump's position. One columnist recently wrote that if Department of Justice special coun...

Liz Cheney's Message to Supreme Court After Donald Trump Hearing

The former president previously called for the Wyoming Republican to be jailed.

Justice Thomas can refute both Trump’s ‘immunity’ and a liberal media smear, too

Justice Clarence Thomas is a textualist. Donald Trump claims a level of presidential "immunity" nowhere in the Constitution's actual text

Supreme Court justice said 'quiet part out loud' at Trump immunity hearing: analyst

Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch may have said the "quiet part out loud" at a hearing into Donald Trump's presidential immunity claims, an expert said Monday.Legal analysts Allison Gill and Andy McCabe addressed the Supreme Court hearing in the most recent episode of their "Jack: A Special Counsel...

Why an Immunity Ruling in Trump’s Favor Might Not Alter the Shape of His Trial

Prosecutors believe Donald J. Trump’s official acts in trying to overturn the election should be admissible evidence even if the Supreme Court rules they cannot be the basis of the charges.

Sounds like SCOTUS is about to give Trump a big win.

Meanwhile: The hush money trial continues, and Arizona announces a new criminal indictment over the fake electors scheme.

Trump, gun owners and Jan. 6 rioters: Tough-on-crime Justice Alito displays empathy for some criminal defendants

Conservative Justice Samuel Alito, a former U.S. attorney with a long history of voting in favor of prosecutors, has shown signs of empathy for defendants.

The Mrs. defense: powerful men blaming their wives

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito doesn’t deny there was an upside-down American flag flying outside his house days before Joe Biden was sworn in as president, an apparent distress signal that would seem to express sympathy with the plight of Donald Trump supporters who refused to believe their guy lost the 2020 election.

Controversial Flags at Justice Alito's Homes Spark Debate

Photographs showed a provocative flag linked to Trump supporters flying outside Justice Samuel Alito's vacation home in 2023. This follows the display of an upside-down American flag at his Virginia home in 2021. Critics are calling for Alito to recuse himself from cases related to the 2020 election.

Trump ally files complaint against sitting judge for 'political screed' at Justice Alito

A federal judge is on the defense by a Donald Trump ally for publishing a New York Times Op-Ed rebuking Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito and saying the upside-down American flag and "Appeal to Heaven" flag placements erode trust.Mike Davis, the founder of the Article III Project, a collective that...

Major US Domestic News: Gun Laws, Defense Policy, and Political Milestones

Recent US domestic news includes the Supreme Court's rejection of a bump stock ban, the House's approval of a defense policy bill with divisive provisions, the DOJ's decision on Merrick Garland contempt charges, Trump's 78th birthday highlighting age in the 2024 race, and other significant events.

Supreme Court strikes down Trump-era ban on bump stocks for firearms

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives exceeded its authority when it issued the rule outlawing bump stocks.

Florida Democrat Says 'Trump Was Right' After Supreme Court Ruling

The Supreme Court overturned a Trump-era ban on "bump stocks" Friday.

Republicans Cheer Supreme Court Ending Donald Trump Policy

The High Court overturned a Trump-era regulation on bump stocks on Friday.

Trump ally Bannon asks Supreme Court to delay his prison sentence

The request on Friday came after an appeals court panel rejected his bid to avoid reporting to prison by July 1 to serve his four-month sentence.

Supreme Court and the presidential election

And the conservative court seems to be playing a key role in the presidential elections as well, giving decisions that energise Trump's MAGA base.

Election 2024 live updates: Biden campaign fact-checks as Trump Supreme Court decision looms

Live updates and the latest news on the 2024 election as Joe Biden and Donald Trump prepare for their debate and the Supreme Court considers immunity for Trump.

US Supreme Court rejects Trump ally Steve Bannon’s bid to delay prison sentence

The court previously denied a similar request from another Trump aide

What is left for the US Supreme Court to decide?

Justices are still weighing whether Donald Trump is immune from criminal prosecution in the election interference case against him

US Political Power Plays: Trump's Promises, Supreme Court Rulings, and Biden's Battles

This summary covers major US political news including Trump's assurances to Japan and South Korea on international relations, significant Supreme Court rulings affecting federal agency power and abortion laws, as well as key events in the Biden-Trump presidential race, including debate performances and court decisions impacting both candidates.

Supreme Court Ruling Raises Bar for Obstruction Charges in Election Subversion Case

The U.S. Supreme Court has made it more difficult for prosecutors to pursue obstruction charges in the election subversion case against Donald Trump. The ruling requires proof of impairment or tampering with official documents. This decision may impact numerous Jan. 6 Capitol riot defendants and is seen as a potential boost for Trump.

Donald Trump Will 'Lose' in Supreme Court Immunity Ruling: Attorney

"Even if the Court gives [former] President Trump everything that he wants...he's still going to be subject to a trial," Matthew Seligman said.

The Supreme Court nears the end of another momentous term. A decision on Trump's immunity looms

WASHINGTON (AP) — In the last 10 days of June, on a frenetic pace of its own making, the Supreme Court touched a wide swath of American society in a torrent of decisions on abortion, guns, the environment, health, the opioid crisis, securities fraud and homelessness.

US Supreme Court's Conservative Stance, Biden's Debate Woes, and Trump's Immunity Battle

The U.S. Supreme Court curbed federal regulatory agencies' power, aligning with conservative interests. Amid poor debate performances, top Democrats ruled out replacing President Joe Biden for the 2024 election. Biden's fundraising efforts signal continued campaign strength. Meanwhile, Trump's immunity bid and legal battles over the 2020 election persist.

'Big decision': Trump again begs for immunity hours before Supreme Court's answer rolls in

Donald Trump on Sunday gave a plea for the U.S. Supreme Court to gift him immunity for his alleged crimes. The country's top court is expected on Monday to deliver the long-awaited answer to Trump's question about whether he can in fact be held accountable for any crimes whatsoever that occurred...

US Supreme Court ruling on Trump immunity looms

The US Supreme Court is expected to rule on the most highly anticipated decision of its term - a ruling "for the ages" on whether Donald Trump, as a former president, is immune from prosecution.

Trump says Supreme Court ruling on immunity case is a ‘win for democracy’

The move all but ends prospects the former US president could be tried before the country’s November election.

US Supreme Court sends Trump immunity case back to lower court

The move all but ends prospects the former US president could be tried before the country’s November election.

What the Supreme Court ruling in Trump’s election interference case means

In a 6-3 ruling, the justices said former US presidents are shielded from prosecution for official acts but do not have immunity for unofficial acts.

Takeaways from US Supreme Court ruling on Trump immunity

The US Supreme Court's ruling that Donald Trump cannot be prosecuted for his official acts as president plunges a major criminal case against him into doubt and all but assures he will not face trial before the 5 November election.

Donald Trump wins partial immunity; trial outcome unclear

WASHINGTON: The US Supreme Court on Monday ruled that former president Donald Trump could claim immunity from criminal prosecution for some actions he carried out in the days of his presidency...

‘Above the law’ in some cases: Supreme Court gives Trump − and future presidents − a special exception that will delay his prosecution

The Supreme Court’s decision has major implications for the criminal prosecution of Trump and for the country and how it is governed.

Supreme Court rules that Trump had partial immunity as president, but not for unofficial acts − 4 essential reads

The dissenting judges argued that the Supreme Court’s decision will dramatically expand the president’s powers while in office.

The cynicism of the Supreme Court: Helping Trump kill the American experiment

A guideline to explain SCOTUS’ end-of-term decisions

Supreme Court puts Trump's insurrection case on life support

Now that Joe Biden stumbled so badly in the first presidential debate, lawfare is more important than ever to Democrats, but Jack Smith’s Jan. 6 case against Donald Trump is hanging by a thread.

Biden Denounces Supreme Court Decision on Trump's Presidential Immunity

U.S. President Joe Biden criticized the Supreme Court ruling that granted limited immunity to his rival, former President Donald Trump. The landmark decision stated Trump cannot be prosecuted for actions within his constitutional powers as president, though he can for private acts. Biden emphasized that no one is above the law.

Trump's Georgia case gets more complicated after immunity decision

The court's ruling has ramifications for Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' prosecution of Trump and his allies over election interference allegations.

After the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity, end lawfare for good

After the Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump enjoyed immunity for his official actions while president, partisans on both sides of the aisle should agree to swear off the use of lawfare once and for all.

Supreme Court ruling 'dangerous precedent'

US President Joe Biden criticised the Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity that was seen as a win for his election rival, former President Donald Trump, calling it a dangerous precedent that did a disservice to the American people.

Prosecutor ‘open to delaying’ Trump hush money sentencing after immunity ruling

Prosecutors with the Manhattan district attorney Alvin Bragg’s office said they would be open to delaying the July 11 sentencing for up to two weeks.

Judge delays Trump’s sentencing in hush money case until September

Donald Trump had been scheduled to face sentencing July 11 on his New York conviction on felony charges of falsifying business records.

Joe Biden attacks ‘dangerous precedent’ as presidents given broad immunity

Lawyers for Donald Trump responded to the Supreme Court ruling by asking a New York judge to delay sentencing.

Supreme Court Ruling Affirms Trump’s Presidential Immunity in Landmark Decision

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that former President Donald Trump cannot be prosecuted for actions within his constitutional powers, establishing a form of presidential immunity. The 6-3 decision, authored by Chief Justice John Roberts, could delay or dismiss some federal criminal charges against Trump, influencing the upcoming election.

What the Supreme Court’s Landmark Immunity Ruling Means for Trump

New York University law professor Ryan Goodman breaks down the Supreme Court’s ruling that former U.S. presidents retain significant immunity from prosecution for acts while in office.

Clarence Thomas swipes at Special Counsel Jack Smith's appointment

In the Supreme Court's monumental decision in former President Trump's immunity case, one justice questioned whether Special Counsel Jack Smith – at the helm of Trump's unprecedented prosecution – was constitutionally appointed.

Legal expert weighs in on Supreme Court ruling in Trump immunity case

The Supreme Court rules that former presidents have broad immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts. This delays further the Washington criminal case against ex-President Donald Trump that he plotted to overturn his 2020 election loss.

Trump immunity ruling could shatter Georgia RICO case

The Supreme Court's ruling this week that presidents have some immunity from criminal prosecution could dramatically affect Trump's case in Georgia.

US Political Landscape: Key Developments Shaping 2024 Elections

The summary highlights critical US domestic news including the US Supreme Court's ruling on Trump's immunity, Biden's 2024 election doubts, and delays in Trump's hush money sentencing. The impact of the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act, RFK Jr.'s controversies, and Giuliani's disbarment are also discussed.

Just 1 piece of evidence could scuttle Trump's hush-money conviction and force a time-sucking retrial

After the SCOTUS immunity decision, it may not take much to force a hush-money retrial. An ethics form the DA showed jurors in May might do the trick.

Major wins for Trump mark momentous Supreme Court term

Donald Trump and the conservative interests that helped him reshape the Supreme Court got most of what they wanted this term, from substantial help for Trump's political and legal prospects to sharp blows against the administrative state they revile.

Judge delays Trump’s hush money sentencing until at least September after high court immunity ruling

Former President Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush money case has been postponed until at least Sept. 18. The judge agreed Tuesday to delay the July 11 date while weighing the possible impact of a new Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. (AP video: Joseph B. Frederick, Ted Shaffrey, John Minchillo)

The Supreme Court has just removed the last bar to Trump’s dictatorship

Everything Trump has said and done shows us he would assume unlimited powers if given the opportunity

The week that changed the US election: Trump’s immunity as as Biden falls flat on his face

Plus: Wisconsin, lies and poor Rudy Giuliani – and a calamitous debate performance by Joe Biden

FACT FOCUS: Trump wasn’t exonerated by the presidential immunity ruling, even though he says he was

Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday misrepresented in a social media post what the U.S. Supreme Court’s Monday ruling on presidential immunity means for his civil and criminal cases.

Experts doubt Trump will get conviction tossed in "hush money" case despite Supreme Court ruling

As the case enters a new phase, experts remain skeptical that former President Donald Trump's 11th-hour effort to overturn his conviction will be successful.

In letters, texts and posts, Jan. 6 victims react to Supreme Court ruling on Trump immunity

Many of the victims and the families of those who were attacked in the Jan. 6, 2021, siege of the Capitol are sharing their frustration and anger with the Supreme Court.

Democrats in disarray as Trump immunity ruling raises stakes

With democracy at a moment of maximum peril, millions were pinning their hopes on the Democratic party as a last wall of defence – but the debate changed that

Did the Supreme Court really just give U.S. presidents the power to assassinate opponents?

Did the U.S. Supreme Court really just give presidents dictatorial rights to murder their political opponents? Liberal justices argued that's the shocking possibility following the court's ruling on Trump's immunity case. CBC News asked constitutional scholars, who said though it's technically true, it will never happen in practice.

Trump argues New York conviction ‘must be vacated’ after Supreme Court immunity decision

Donald Trump urged the judge in his New York hush money case to dismiss his conviction in light of the Supreme Court’s ruling on presidential immunity last month, according to a new court filing.

Trump lawyers press judge to overturn hush money conviction after Supreme Court immunity ruling

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s lawyers are urging the judge in his New York hush money case to overturn his conviction and dismiss the case in the wake of the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on presidential immunity .

Trump's Lawyers Push for Overturn in Hush Money Case Post-Supreme Court Ruling

Donald Trump's lawyers are urging a judge to overturn his conviction in the New York hush money case following the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity. They argue that prosecutors rushed to trial before the Supreme Court had ruled. The judge is set to decide on September 6, with sentencing on hold.

Trump's Legal Drama Intensifies Amid Presidential Immunity Debate

Donald Trump's lawyers argue that Manhattan prosecutors improperly used evidence from Trump's official acts to secure his conviction on hush money charges. They seek to overturn the verdict following a Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. The court's decision impacts other cases Trump faces, including charges related to the 2020 election and mishandling classified documents.

Manhattan DA urges judge not to overturn Trump conviction

A Supreme Court ruling finding Donald Trump had immunity for official acts while president doesn't impact his hush money conviction in New York, state prosecutors argued.

Biden dings Supreme Court and Trump at LBJ Library

President Joe Biden embarked on his long goodbye to the White House, calling for the Supreme Court to be reformed one week after bowing out of the 2024 race.

Supreme Court rejects Missouri attorney general bid to stop Trump's hush money sentencing

The court declined Republican AG Andrew Bailey’s longshot bid seeking an adjournment of the sentencing until after the presidential election

Justice Gorsuch defends Supreme Court’s Trump immunity decision as he promotes his new book

Justice Neil Gorsuch is defending the Supreme Court’s controversial decision to grant sweeping immunity to former President Donald Trump in a series of interviews, at one point framing the ruling as an extension of precedent.

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson says she was "concerned" about Trump immunity ruling

Jackson suggested the ruling gives Trump special treatment compared to others in the criminal justice system.

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson on Supreme Court ethics and the future of the court

In her first broadcast interview, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson talks about her historic ascension to the nation's highest court; her dissent in the Trump immunity decision; and the controversy over ethics involving justices.

Trump Can 'Probably Take Money' for Pardons Per Supreme Court-Legal Analyst

Law professor Melissa Murray described on Sunday the power Trump has under the Supreme Court's presidential immunity ruling.

'I got it done': Trump brags about ending Roe v. Wade - and says GOP must 'win elections'

Donald Trump Saturday once again claimed credit for terminating Roe v. Wade while pushing away his party's strict anti-abortion stances and reminding fellow Republicans that the GOP must "win elections." Trump, who appointed the Supreme Court justices who ultimately eliminated the women's health...

US Political Landscape: Harris's Border Visit, Supreme Court Decisions, and Tropical Storm Devastation

Vice President Kamala Harris visits the U.S.-Mexico border, highlighting immigration controls while Republican Donald Trump emphasizes security concerns. The U.S. Supreme Court rules against Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s ballot inclusion in New York. Tropical Depression Helene wreaks havoc in the Southeastern U.S., causing severe flooding and power outages.

RFK Jr. won’t be on New York ballot after Supreme Court rejects appeal

The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a request from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to appear on New York’s presidential ballot even though he suspended his campaign last month and backed former President Donald Trump.

The GOP's SCOTUS dreams: From the Politics Desk

Republicans are giddy over the prospect of appointing new justices to the Supreme Court in a second Donald Trump presidential term.

Supreme court rejects RFK Jr plea to remove name from battleground ballots

Kennedy, who suspended campaign and endorsed Donald Trump, will remain on ballot in Michigan and Wisconsin

High-Stakes Political Drama Unfolds in the U.S.

A roundup of impactful U.S. domestic news highlights key political and social issues, including lawsuits concerning elections, immigration policies, and major political figures under scrutiny ahead of the presidential election. Election tensions and legal controversies dominate as the nation braces for a tight race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

What happens if Trump and Harris tie in the 2024 US presidential election? Former CNN political analyst Chris Cillizza reveals next steps

‘It will be close, probably the closest we have had since Bush vs Gore.’

Trump said to be entering 'choppy legal waters' with unexpected source of pushback

Donald Trump is expected to enter the White House with a Republican House and Senate, as well as a Supreme Court including several jurists he himself appointed, but there is still an unexpected source of pushback that could hamper some of his efforts, according to some legal experts.Trump defeated V...

'Shakes me to my core': Legal expert says Trump's harm to justice system 'can be undone'

Donald Trump and the U.S. Supreme Court damaged the justice system, but the harm can be undone, a former prosecutor said Sunday. Former federal prosecutor Glenn Kirschner, who over the weekend posted a video focusing on "points of light," as he sees them, in the legal world, chimed in a day late...

Judge rules Trump does not have presidential immunity protections in hush money conviction

Donald Trump’s felony conviction in the New York hush money case should not be tossed out because of the Supreme Court’s ruling on presidential immunity, Judge Juan Merchan ruled Monday.

Roberts warns against ignoring Supreme Court rulings as tension with Trump looms

Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts slammed what he described as “dangerous” talk by some officials about ignoring federal court rulings, using an annual report weeks before President-elect Donald Trump takes office to stress the importance of an independent judiciary.

Trump's Legal Hurdles, Opioid Settlements, and Political Movements: US News Roundup

This summary provides an overview of major US domestic news stories, including Donald Trump's ongoing legal challenges, Kroger's settlement over the opioid epidemic in Kentucky, and various political developments such as labor agreements and protections for transgender students. Additionally, it touches on the remembrance of former US president Jimmy Carter.

Supreme Court to review Obamacare’s no-cost coverage of cancer screenings, heart statins and HIV drugs

The Supreme Court said Friday it will review the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act’s no-cost coverage mandates for certain preventive care services, putting the landmark health care law in front of the justices again just as President-elect Donald Trump – who tried to repeal the law during his first presidency – returns to the White House.

Obamacare back at the Supreme Court

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care   The Big Story  Trump to decide fate of free preventative care under ACA The Trump administration will have to decide whether to defend a key part of the Affordable Care Act, after the Supreme Court agreed to hear a case challenging…

US Domestic Shift: From Wildfire Battles to Supreme Court Showdowns

US domestic news covers a spectrum from progress in Los Angeles' wildfire containment to the Supreme Court's agenda on contentious cases. Highlights include Trump-era immigration changes, Supreme Court deliberations on educational religious freedom, and the real estate market facing mortgage struggles.

Supreme Court says he must return deported man

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday said the Trump administration must facilitate the return of a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador, rejecting the administration’s emergency appeal.

What to know about the Supreme Court’s midnight Alien Enemies Act order

Less than two weeks after the Supreme Court allowed President Donald Trump to use a controversial 18th century wartime authority to speed deportations, the issue has rocketed back to the justices in a second short-fuse appeal with enormous potential consequences.

Amy Klobuchar calls on supreme court to hold Trump officials in contempt

Senator warns of US getting ‘closer to a constitutional crisis’ as Samuel Alito’s dissent signals deference to Trump

Chief Justice Roberts says judicial independence is key to checking Congress and the president

BUFFALO (AP) — Amid attacks on federal judges who have slowed President Donald Trump's agenda, Chief Justice John Roberts on Wednesday defended judicial independence as necessary to “check the excesses

'Unhinged': Spy chief alerted as Trump seen 'threatening Supreme Court justices'

"Trump is now threatening Supreme Court justices who ruled against him," Democratic influencer Harry Sisson said on Saturday. That is just one of the notable people who over the weekend accused the president of lobbing indirect threats at the members of the mostly conservative Supreme Court, man...

US top court lets Trump revoke legal status for 500,000 migrants

The US Supreme Court handed President Donald Trump a major victory Friday in his immigration crackdown, giving his administration the green light to

DHS to send termination notice to 530K migrant Biden parolees

The Department of Homeland Security sent termination notices to Cubans, Haitians, Venezuelans and Nicaraguans after the Supreme Court allowed the Trump...

How Liberal Judges Can Use a Roberts-Invented Judicial Tool to Curb Trump

The administration’s opponents should invoke Roberts court precedents to oppose the administration’s harmful policy agenda.

Why Donald Trump soured on some of his own judges

Late last month, approximately 1 billion news cycles ago, an obscure federal court made President Donald Trump very, very mad. The US Court of International Trade ruled unanimously on May 28 that the massive tariffs Trump imposed after taking office again are…

SCOTUS Leaves The Door Open For Some Accountability For Feds. Like Maybe A Little Bit.

While authoritarianism reigned in Los Angeles,bright spots appeared at SCOTUS.

Supreme Court Upholds Gender-Affirming-Care Ban. Here’s What to Know

The court's decision in the landmark U.S. v. Skrmetti case is expected to upend access to healthcare for trans and nonbinary youth.

SCOTUS Simply Ignores Precedent, Rather Than Overruling It, In Allowing Trump To Fire Officials Congress Deemed Independent

What may be one of the U.S. Supreme Court’s most important and far-reaching rulings in decades dropped in late May 2025 in an order that probably didn’t get a second – or even first – glance from most Americans. But this not-quite-two-page ruling, as technica…

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson blasts 'narrow-minded' judging on SCOTUS: ANALYSIS

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson unloaded on her Supreme Court colleagues in a series of sharp dissents, castigating a "pure textualism" approach to interpreting laws.

Justice Amy Coney Barrett defies expectations as 'center figure' on Supreme Court

After five years on the Supreme Court, Justice Amy Coney Barrett is defying expectations, staking out independent ground, and breaking with President Donald Trump.

Supreme Court Just Allowed States to 'Defund' Planned Parenthood

The ruling allows states to kick any healthcare provider out of Medicaid just because they offer abortions, and opens the door to banning clinics for providing birth control and gender affirming care.

Supreme Court Greenlights Republican Crusade to Defund Planned Parenthood

The Supreme Court’s conservatives issued their latest attack on reproductive health care in “Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic.”

Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctions in birthright citizenship order

At issue was how the lower courts should handle President Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship, which limited citizenship only to children born of parents with permanent status to be in the U.S.

Trump and Bondi Predict Supreme Court Ruling Will Unblock MAGA Agenda

A Friday decision from the Supreme Court’s conservative majority curtailed lower courts’ power to block the President's policies nationwide.

SCOTUS rules on nationwide injunctions against Trump birthright citizenship order

The Supreme Court granted a partial stay of nationwide injunctions issued by district courts against Trump's executive order to effectively end birthright citizenship.

What to know about the Supreme Court's birthright citizenship case

It is considering whether a single federal judge can block a nationwide order from the US president.

US Supreme Court limits power of judges to block Trump's birthright citizenship order

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Supreme Court dealt a blow on Friday to the power of federal judges by restricting their ability to grant broad legal relief...

The Supreme Court’s birthright citizenship decision isn’t as devastating as you think

On Friday, the Supreme Court released its long-awaited decision in Trump v. CASA, a case challenging President Donald Trump’s attempt to strip many Americans of citizenship. The Court handed Trump a narrow victory along party lines, with all six Republicans i…

US Supreme Court limits courts’ ability to issue nationwide injunctions

The decision is a major victory for the Trump administration, which has denounced the injunctions against its policies.

What is birthright citizenship and what happens after the Supreme Court ruling?

Within two hours of a Supreme Court ruling that limits the ability of federal courts to impose universal injunctions, lawyers for immigrant rights groups filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of their clients.

Where the Voting Rights Act stands after the Supreme Court punts on a Louisiana case

The Supreme Court delayed ruling on a Louisiana congressional redistricting case that some legal experts say could end up further weakening protections against maps that dilute minority voters' power.

The Supreme Court Put Nationwide Injunctions to the Torch

That isn’t the disaster for birthright citizenship that some fear.

What cases did the US Supreme Court decide at the end of its 2024 term?

The Supreme Court delivered victories for religious freedom advocates and the Trump administration on its final day.

After criticism from MAGA world, Amy Coney Barrett delivers for Trump

Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett had faced vitriol for sporadic votes against Trump, but she then authored a major win for Trump on birthright citizenship.

Opinion - The Supreme Court’s injunctions decision returns America to the constitutional horrors of Dred Scott

With its decision in Trump v. Casa, the court has become an accomplice in President Trump’s ongoing assault on our constitutional republic.

Liberals Are Going to Keep Losing at the Supreme Court

And they need to look elsewhere for constitutional change.

The Supreme Court Just Discovered Nationwide Injunctions Are Bad—Right As Trump Trump Needs Them Gone

The Supreme Court just discovered that nationwide injunctions are problematic. How convenient that this revelation came right as Donald Trump returned to office with plans to rule by executive fiat. Last week’s big Supreme Court decision in Trump v. CASA was …

The Supreme Court Just Gave Trump a Free Template to Win by Losing

On Friday, the justices held that federal courts lack authority to issue universal injunctions.

What the Supreme Court did to America in 2025

There are two big winners in the Supreme Court’s most recent term. One is social and religious conservatives.  In the last two days of its term, the Court imposed heavy new burdens on public schools at the request of religious conservatives, and it rendered m…

Amy Coney Barrett Is Not The Centrist You Were Looking For.

A conservative supermajority so keen to gobble more power for itself, might be giving Trump the tools to override it.

The Supreme Court Crafted a Heads-I-Win, Tails-You-Lose Rule for Republican Presidents

No rationalization even required!

Supreme Court could release more on high-profile cases from its 'cleanup conference'

There could be more news out of the Supreme Court on Thursday when the justices release orders and dispositions from its last in-person gathering before summer recess.

The Supreme Court just handed Trump his biggest victory of his second term

SCOTUS allows dismantling of Education Dept. And, Trump threatens Russia with tariffs

The Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Trump administration to continue with mass firings. And, Trump has threatened Russia with tariffs over its war with Ukraine.

The Supreme Court’s Shadow Docket Has Become A Lawless, Explanation-Free Rubber Stamp For Trump’s Authoritarian Agenda

When Joe Biden wanted the Department of Education to forgive student loans, the Supreme Court shut him down hard. The Court spent pages in Biden v. Nebraska explaining why the Department lacked authority under the HEROES Act, demanding “clear congressional au…

Supreme Court rules Trump's efforts to close the Education Department can continue

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that the Trump administration can resume its dismantling of the Department of Education.

The Power of the Supreme Court’s Shadow Docket

A conversation with Quinta Jurecic on why the justices aren’t explaining their rulings

The Court’s Liberals Are Trying to Tell Americans Something

Justices Kagan, Jackson, and Sotomayor aren’t merely disagreeing with the majority’s technical readings of the law.

Judge Reinstates Fired FTC Commissioner While Everyone (Including The Judge) Knows The Supreme Court Will Overturn

Judge Loren AliKhan knows exactly how this story ends, but she’s going to make the Supreme Court write the final chapter themselves. Her ruling reinstating illegally fired FTC Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter reads like judicial theater—a careful performa…

On The Supreme Court’s Constitutional Vandalism In Service Of Inherited Wealth

Peter Shane’s devastating analysis in The Atlantic has performed the invaluable service of documenting what many suspected but few could prove: that Chief Justice John Roberts has systematically dismantled American constitutional government while claiming to …

US Supreme Court says Trump can remove Democrats from consumer safety panel

The nation's highest court has frequently ruled in favour of Trump's expansive interpretation of presidential powers.

Supreme Court To Lower Courts: Ignore Actual Binding Precedent, Follow Our Unexplained Shadow Docket Vibes Instead

The Supreme Court’s shadow docket has become a lawless mess. The justices are issuing extremely consequential rulings with either no explanation at all, or with barely a paragraph of reasoning. No full briefing. No oral arguments. Just vibes-based constitutio…

3 Supreme Court justices just said they’re fine with race discrimination in elections

Last month, two Republican federal appeals court judges effectively abolished the law banning  race discrimination in elections in seven states. On Thursday, the Supreme Court issued a brief order blocking this decision. The upshot is that, at least for now, …

Ghislaine Maxwell makes pitch to Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court should hear Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal of her 2021 sex trafficking conviction, her lawyers argued in a brief to the Supreme Court Monday.

Umpires No More

At his confirmation hearings in 2005, Chief Justice John Roberts famously compared judges to umpires. “It’s my job to call balls and strikes,” he said. “Umpires don’t make the rules, they apply them.” It’s not clear that anyone ever really bought the analogy,…

Kavanaugh Admits Trumpy Shadow Docket Rulings Are Tearing SCOTUS Apart

Justice Brett Kavanaugh acknowledged that the recent flurry of short, unexplained rulings in the Supreme Court’s “shadow docket” has caused a rift among...

Brett Kavanaugh says he doesn’t owe the public an explanation

Justice Brett Kavanaugh defended the Supreme Court’s recent practice of handing victories to President Donald Trump without explaining those decisions, while speaking at a judicial conference on Thursday. For most of its history, the Supreme Court was very ca…

There’s only one type of American who still trusts the Supreme Court

A new Gallup poll finds public approval of the Supreme Court falling below 40 percent for the first time in the poll’s history. The poll aligns with many others, which have shown public support for the Supreme Court collapsing since Justice Amy Coney Barrett’…

A new Supreme Court case asks whether children still have First Amendment rights

Let’s give credit where it is due. The current Supreme Court has a decent record on free speech issues.  There have been some worrisome moves, such as the Court’s decision not to immediately reverse an appeals court decision that stripped activists of their r…

WATCH: Supreme Court formally asked to overturn landmark same-sex marriage ruling

Ten years after the U.S. Supreme Court extended marriage rights to same-sex couples, the justices will consider for the first time whether to take up a case that asks them to overturn that decision.

Justice Jackson Correctly Defines The John Roberts Supreme Court As The Calvinball Court

In theory, the nice thing about having a Supreme Court is that it provides some level of legal certainty. You know how the system works: lower courts make decisions based on law and precedent, parties can appeal, and eventually the highest court issues carefu…

The Supreme Court hands down some incomprehensible gobbledygook about canceled federal grants

Late Thursday afternoon, the Supreme Court handed down an incomprehensible order concerning the Trump administration’s decision to cancel numerous public health grants. The array of six opinions in National Institutes of Health v. American Public Health Assoc…

Trump just did the one thing the Supreme Court said he can’t do

The six Republican justices have largely behaved as lickspittles to the leader of their political party. These are, after all, the same GOP political appointees who said that President Donald Trump is allowed to commit crimes. Last May, however, the Court did…

‘A finger on the scale’? Inside the US Supreme Court’s ‘shadow docket’

President Trump has repeatedly petitioned the high court for emergency rulings. But critics fear a lack of transparency.

Bessent expects Supreme Court to uphold legality of Trump's tariffs but eyes Plan B

ARLINGTON, Virginia (Reuters) -U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday expressed confidence that the Supreme Court will uphold President Donald...

Trump Is Trying to Blackmail the Supreme Court

The Biggest Test for the Supreme Court Yet

It is no exaggeration to say that the future of checks and balances hinges on what the Court does in the tariffs case.

Some Federal Judges Appear Done With SCOTUS’s Shadow Docket Bullshit

When federal judges with decades of experience start publicly mocking the Supreme Court’s lack of clarity, you know the system is broken. This week brought us two remarkable examples of lower court judges who are clearly fed up with trying to parse the Suprem…

10 Federal Judges Outwardly Criticize SCOTUS

Federal judges rarely speak out against the bench, especially against the highest court in the land - the Supreme Court. But we are not living in normal times. NBC News conducted incredible interviews with a dozen federal judges - who were appointed by both D…

Supreme Court lifts restrictions on Trump immigration tactics in California

The Supreme Court lifted restrictions against aggressive immigration enforcement tactics by federal agents in central California that had been challenged by critics.

US Supreme Court allows Trump to oust FTC commissioner for now

The court action gives the justices more time to consider Trump’s request to let him fire Rebecca Slaughter.

US Supreme Court allows Trump’s controversial immigration raids to continue

Decision effectively allows immigration agents to use racial profiling to detain people, greenlighting sweeping raids.

The Government Wants to See Your Papers

And the Supreme Court decides that the Fourth Amendment might not be for everyone.

DC Circuit Makes Rookie Mistake In Actually Following Binding Precedent In A Case Involving Donald Trump Firing People

The DC Circuit Court of Appeals did something remarkable last week—they followed binding Supreme Court precedent. In 2025. Involving Trump. Which, predictably, got them immediately overruled by the Supreme Court just days later. In a 2-1 decision, the court d…

US Supreme Court to decide legality of Trump’s tariffs

The Supreme Court has scheduled to hear the case in November, lightning fast by its typical standards.

US Supreme Court paves way for Trump to cut $4bn in foreign aid

Emergency stay granted by court one day after government requests it be allowed to ignore lower court order.

Federal Judges Are Done Playing Nice: NBC Reports Full-Scale Revolt Against SCOTUS Shadow Docket Bullshit

Last week, we wrote about two federal judges who were clearly fed up with the Supreme Court’s shadow docket nonsense—one sarcastically “apologizing” to Justices Gorsuch and Kavanaugh, the other flat-out calling their approach “Calvinball.” Turns out those wer…

After U.S. Supreme Court reversal, Alabama’s high court will allow unemployment claims case to move forward

In a Friday ruling, the Alabama Supreme Court is granting plaintiffs- who sued Alabama over long delays in unemployment claims processing – a chance to have ...

The Judiciary Is Breaking Down: Federal Judges Now Openly Revolt Against SCOTUS Shadow Docket During Live Court Hearing

We’ve been tracking the growing judicial revolt against the Supreme Court’s shadow docket nonsense, from individual district judges getting snarky in footnotes to anonymous judges speaking to reporters. But what happened Thursday at the Fourth Circuit Court o…

The Supreme Court is about to decide one of the biggest economic policy cases ever

A long-simmering showdown over whether President Donald Trump may seize control over the Federal Reserve appears to be entering its endgame. It is highly likely that the Supreme Court will weigh in on this dispute either Monday evening or Tuesday.  If the Cou…

A 90-year-old Supreme Court precedent protecting Fed independence is on its deathbed

A Supreme Court case called "Humphrey's Executor" has shielded independent agency leaders from political influence. In the Trump era, that's changing.

Supreme Court allows Trump firing of FTC commissioner

The Supreme Court on Monday upheld President Donald Trump's termination of Federal Trade Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter.

Supreme Court Uses Shadow Docket To Let Trump Fire FTC Commissioner While Pretending They Haven’t Already Decided The Case

The Supreme Court pulled off another shadow docket masterpiece this week, granting Trump’s request to keep FTC Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter fired while simultaneously pretending they haven’t already made up their minds about whether presidents can ign…

Supreme Court allows Trump to withhold $4 billion in foreign aid

The court's majority said Trump's foreign policy authority outweighed the harms claimed by the international aid groups suing.

Comey’s indictment is a warning to the Supreme Court justices

About two decades ago, Justice Antonin Scalia went on a duck hunting trip with then-Vice President Dick Cheney. This trip became an issue because the Supreme Court was considering a case challenging some of Cheney’s official actions within the Bush administra…

US Supreme Court sides with Trump on freezing $4bn in foreign aid

A lower court had previously ordered Trump to disburse the congressionally approved aid before its expiration date.

Trump officials ask Supreme Court to uphold ban on birthright citizenship

The Trump administration asks the court to clear the way for the order, which has faced a series of legal challenges.

How SCOTUS’ Affirmative Action Decision Fundamentally Changed College Campuses.

The Department of Justice has reached a new low.

US Supreme Court to hear arguments in Trump bid to fire Fed's Cook; leaves her in job for now

(Reuters) -The U.S. Supreme Court said on Wednesday it will hear arguments in January over Donald Trump's attempt to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa...

Supreme Court Blocks Removal of Fed Governor Lisa Cook

Supreme Court allows Lisa Cook to remain on Federal Reserve Board until January 2026, impacting interest rate decisions and Fed policy.

Supreme Court allows Trump to nix temporary status for Venezuelan migrants

The US court's conservative supermajority once again backed Trump's efforts to limit temporary immigration pathways.

Supreme Court opens with cases that test the limits of a constitutional revolution

The most influential cases before the court reflect the cultural and partisan clashes of American politics.

The Supreme Court Could Make It Easier to Bring a Gun Everywhere

The Supreme Court announced on Friday that it would review a Hawaii law that forbids gun owners from bringing firearms on private property without the property owner’s explicit permission. If the law falls, the court could make it significantly harder for sta…

SCOTUS Is About To Make Trump’s Dreams Come True

From voting rights to trans rights, presidential powers and beyond, the new Supreme Court term is a win-win for the court’s conservatives, and Trump.

The Democrats’ Most Formidable Foe Is Not Donald Trump

According to a fresh Gallup poll this week, 43 percent of Americans regard the Supreme Court as “too conservative,” against 36 percent who feel that the Roberts court is an even-tempered administrator of justice. That 43 percent is a new high, per Gallup: “Be…

New Supreme Court term will reshape Trump's powers

Legal challenges have been the main means of slowing Trump's unilateral power grab attempts. That's about to change

WATCH: Supreme Court denies Ghislaine Maxwell appeal

The Supreme Court has declined to take up the appeal of Maxwell, who was contesting her prosecution and conviction on grounds that the government had violated an agreement made with Jeffrey Epstein before his death.

Supreme Court ruling could let GOP add 19 House seats and “clear the path for a one-party system”

Supreme Court case could wipe out all Democratic-held seats in some deep-red Southern states.

Justice Barrett’s Tone-Deaf Defense Of The Shadow Docket Comes As Federal Judges Revolt Against Supreme Court’s “Mystical” Orders

When 47 out of 65 federal judges tell The New York Times that the Supreme Court is mishandling its emergency docket and creating a “judicial crisis,” you might think a Supreme Court Justice would show some humility about the criticism. Instead, Justice Amy Co…

It sure looks like the Voting Rights Act is doomed

Two things were obvious at Wednesday morning’s Supreme Court argument in Louisiana v. Callais, a case asking the Court to abolish longstanding safeguards against racially gerrymandered legislative maps. The first thing is that the Court will split along party…

John Roberts is slowly dismantling America

Twenty years of the Roberts Court has wreaked shocking damage. Is the Voting Rights Act next?

The Infamy of the “Kavanaugh Stop”

Believe it or not, there was a time when the Supreme Court’s emergency docket rulings did not regularly garner controversy; they were simply the means by which the court could consider time-sensitive legal crises, such as motions related to capital punishment…

Trump administration asks the Supreme Court to allow it to fire head of US Copyright Office

The Trump administration on Monday asked the Supreme Court to allow it to fire the director of the U.S. Copyright Office. The administration's newest...

Tariffs are Trump's favorite foreign policy tool. The Supreme Court could change how he uses them

President Donald Trump sees tariffs — or the threat of them — as a powerful tool to bend nations to his will. Trump has suggested he may take the highly...

World awaits landmark US Supreme Court decision on Trump's tariffs

The top US court will decide if many of Trump's tariffs are legal in a case with major implications for presidential power and billions of dollars.

What the Trump tariffs Supreme Court case could mean for the economy

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments about Trump's tariffs on Wednesday.

Will the Supreme Court Side With Trump—Or Itself?

The Roberts Court has tried to curb exactly the kind of power Trump is abusing in the tariff case.

Supreme Court allows Trump to end passport gender marker policy

The 6-3 decision by the Court's conservative majority overrides two lower court decisions

Supreme Court justices appear skeptical of Trump's tariffs, but some may give leeway

The Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared skeptical of the president’s claim of unbounded tariff authority.

How Far Can Donald Trump Take Emergency Power?

Jeannie Suk Gersen on the oral arguments at the Supreme Court on the case against Donald Trump’s Presidential authority to impose tariffs.

Supreme court considering taking up case challenging legality of same-sex marriage

Court could revisit issue in case brought by county clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples

Supreme Court to hear religious freedom case that’s united both sides of the church-state divide

Landor v. Louisiana underscores the complexity and far-reaching nature of religious freedom laws.

The Supreme Court will decide whether to toss out thousands of ballots

The Supreme Court announced on Monday that it will hear Watson v. Republican National Committee, a case claiming that, for many decades, states have been counting ballots that should have been tossed out entirely.  The premise of the GOP’s argument in Watson …

US Supreme Court extends order allowing Trump to withhold food aid

Decision follows Senate vote to reopen government, but legal saga brought uncertainty to millions who need food aid.

The Supreme Court is about to rule on whether Trump can use troops against Americans

About a month ago, Trump v. Illinois looked like it was going to be one of the most consequential Supreme Court decisions of the entire Trump era. The case concerns President Donald Trump’s attempt to deploy National Guard troops to an immigration facility in…

Opinion - The Supreme Court made a horrible mistake when it gave Trump absolute power

The Supreme Court should admit its error and restore the principle that no one, not even the president of the United States, is exempt from the rule of law.

US Supreme Court to weigh ‘metering’ of asylum claims at US-Mexico border

The Trump administration has sought to restrict asylum claims at the US border, alleging abuse within the system.

Supreme Court blocks order that found Texas congressional map is likely racially biased

The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a lower court ruling that found Texas' 2026 congressional redistricting plan pushed by President Trump likely discriminates on the basis of race.

Alito pauses lower court ruling that would have blocked Texas redistricting

The state's emergency application comes after a lower court said "substantial evidence" indicated Texas' new map was an illegal racial gerrymander.

The Supreme Court Is About to Hear a Case That Could Rewrite Internet Access

That is not a dystopian fantasy, but a real possibility raised by a case the Supreme Court will hear on Monday.

Trump’s Legacy Is in the Supreme Court’s Shaky Hands

Trump’s legacy is in the Supreme Court’s shaky hands. The Court is poised to restrain Trump’s second-term power grabs or entrench them for years to come. And its rulings are increasingly unpredictable.

Supreme Court Seems Likely to Side With Anti-Abortion Pregnancy Centers

The conservative justices appear like they'll help anti-abortion fake clinics avoid a subpoena—and any modicum of accountability.

The Supreme Court will decide whether Trump's birthright citizenship order violates the Constitution

The Supreme Court agreed on Friday to take up the constitutionality of President Donald Trump's order on birthright citizenship declaring that children born ...

SCOTUS takes up Trump birthright citizenship case

This is the second time Trump's order will come before the court.

US Supreme Court agrees to hear case challenging birthright citizenship

Donald Trump's controversial executive order to end birthright citizenship had been rejected by lower courts.

The Supreme Court takes up the most unconstitutional thing Trump has done

Last January, when Reagan-appointed Judge John Coughenour became the first federal judge to block President Donald Trump’s attack on birthright citizenship, he did not mince words. “I’ve been on the bench for over four decades,” Coughenour said. “I can’t reme…

US Supreme Court to consider Trump’s bid to end birthright citizenship

The Supreme Court is likely to hear oral arguments early next year, with a ruling in June.

Companies prepare — as best they can — for possible tariff refunds

Companies are jostling for position in case the Supreme Court forces the Trump administration to refund billions in tariff revenue it has collected this year...

Supreme Court sounds ready to give Trump power to oust officials of independent agencies

Supreme Court appears set to expand presidential power and upset nine decades of law on independent agencies.

The Supreme Court Just Took a Case That Would Have Only Recently Been Unthinkable

The case will be heard early next year.

US Supreme Court hears fight over Trump's power to fire federal agency official

The court is hearing arguments in Trump v Slaughter - a case that could have major implications for the independence of some federal agencies.

Supreme Court rules against Trump in National Guard case

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against President Trump on Tuesday, refusing to reinstate, for now, Trump's ability to send National Guard troops into the state of Illinois over the objections of the governor.

How the Supreme Court’s Judicial Sanewashing Wrecked the Legal System

Last fall, in the run-up to the presidential election, a new phrase began to circulate. “Sanewashing” emerged as a term to describe the media’s coverage of Donald Trump, which critics claimed made the rambling, often incoherent statements of the then-wannabe …

John Roberts Finished Out 2025 With One More Shameful SCOTUS Flop

The past year was remarkably notorious for the Supreme Court. Its conservative supermajority tore and tore into the very fabric of the Constitution, siding...

The Right-Wing Justices Know Their Favorite Legal Theory Is Bunk

The media’s takeaways from the December oral arguments in the Trump Justice Department’s bid to the Supreme Court to invalidate multi-member “independent agencies,” were unanimous: It was a big win for Trump and for legal conservatives’ decades-long drive to …

A Supreme Court ruling could bring historic drop in Black representation in Congress

If the Supreme Court weakens Voting Rights Act protections against racial discrimination in redistricting, it could usher in the largest-ever drop in representation by Black members of Congress.

Trump says 'WE'RE SCREWED!' if the Supreme Court overturns his tariffs

"It would be a complete mess, and almost impossible for our Country to pay," Trump said of potential tariff refunds.

A conservative Supreme Court tackles the question of trans women in school sports

The first case involves an Idaho student barred by state law from trying out for the track team; the second was brought by a West Virginia middle schooler barred by state law from competing.

US Supreme Court appears reluctant to let Trump fire Fed's Lisa Cook

By Andrew Chung, John Kruzel and David Lawder WASHINGTON, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Conservative and liberal U.S.

The Supreme Court Sounds More Frustrated With Trump Than Ever Before

Chief Justice John Roberts also wants to end this nonsense for once and for all.

The Supreme Court is likely to hand Trump a rare loss on the Federal Reserve

The Supreme Court’s Republican majority ordinarily believe that President Donald Trump is allowed to fire virtually anyone who works for a federal agency. Last July, for example, they permitted the Trump administration to fire nearly half of the Department of…

World leaders to hold emergency summit on Greenland. And, SCOTUS weighs Fed case

European leaders hold an emergency summit on a possible U.S.-Greenland deal. And, the Supreme Court weighs whether the president can fire Fed governors.

The Supreme Court will soon decide if only Republicans are allowed to gerrymander

Last month, the Supreme Court’s Republican majority reinstated Texas’s Republican gerrymander after a lower federal court struck it down. The plaintiffs in that case presented considerable evidence that Texas’s gerrymander was enacted, at least in part, to ra…

Roberts Scrambles to Gag SCOTUS Staff After Pro-Trump Ruling Leaks

Why a Republican Supreme Court just handed a victory to Democrats

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court handed down a one-sentence order announcing that California’s newly gerrymandered maps, which are expected to give Democrats as many as five more seats in the US House, may go into effect during the 2026 midterms. These maps we…

As Kennedy Went

Justice Anthony Kennedy often confounded Supreme Court observers with his seemingly unpredictable opinions, but during the years when a majority could be achieved only through some measure of compromise, he wielded enormous power over the Constitution’s conte…

Tariffs ruling is major blow to Trump's second-term agenda

The Supreme Court has weakened Trump's hand in dealing with other nations, writes Anthony Zurcher.

Supreme Court strikes down swath of Trump's tariffs

The Supreme Court fast-tracked a case over whether President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs.

Trump tariffs live updates: Supreme Court slaps down Trump's authority to impose his most sweeping tariffs

The court heard arguments last year on whether Trump exceeded his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) when imposing...

WATCH: President Trump addresses the media after SCOTUS tariff decision

A Friday SCOTUS decision invalidated most of President Trump's global tariffs, a cornerstone of his economic policy in his second term.

WATCH: Supreme Court invalidates most of Trump's tariffs in major ruling

SCOTUS has invalidated most of President Donald Trump's tariffs, a cornerstone of his economic policy in his second term. ABC News' Mary Bruce reports.

The Entire Trump Tariff Scheme Just Suffered a Supreme Collapse. Refunds, Anybody?

As the Supreme Court strikes down Trump's "emergency" tariffs, hundreds of U.S. companies are already clamoring for tariff refunds.

Winners & Losers of SCOTUS Decision Striking Down Tariffs

SCOTUS:  Article I, Section 8, of the Constitution specifies that “The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises.” The Framers recognized the unique importance of this taxing power—a power which “very clear[ly]” includes …

Supreme Court’s tariff ruling could be good news for device pricing

SCOTUS pulls the plug on most of Trump's tariffs.

Trump Announces 10% Global Tariffs Hours After Supreme Court Ruled Against Him

Just hours after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's global reciprocal tariffs as illegal in a 6-3 ruling, the president announced a new 10% global tariff for 150 days. [Read More]

The Supreme Court’s tariff decision could save you $1,000

The Supreme Court just upended President Donald Trump’s trade war. In a 6-3 decision, the Court ruled on Friday that the bulk of Trump’s tariffs were unconstitutionally enacted.   Trump had rested his trade agenda on a peculiar interpretation of the Internati…

Can Trump still impose tariffs after the Supreme Court ruling?

The case is the first major challenge to Trump’s agenda, but he still has other avenues to pursue trade restrictions.

US President Trump promises new tariffs, slams Supreme Court decision

Supreme Court blocks Trump's emergency tariffs, but he plans to invoke other laws to maintain and raise tariffs.

Trump tariffs live: US Supreme Court rules against sweeping global tariffs

Supreme Court says Trump did not have authority to enact tariffs under law meant for national emergencies.

What's next for Trump's tariffs after Supreme Court ruling

Based simply on the barely suppressed anger that U.S. President Donald Trump showed throughout his news conference on the Supreme Court's decision on tariffs, it's a fair bet that Friday was the worst day so far of his second term.

Lawyer in SCOTUS case against Trump's tariffs says his clients want a refund

Neal Katyal, one of the lawyers who defended U.S. businesses in the SCOTUS case against Trump's tariffs, argues that the federal government must refund them with interest.

At Trump's State of the Union, Supreme Court justices will be in the spotlight

By Jan Wolfe Feb 24 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump, who has excoriated the U.S.

Trump calls out 'unfortunate' Supreme Court ruling on his signature tariffs at the State of the Union address

President Donald Trump addressed the nation in front of Congress and touted his economic policies, including the tariffs that SCOTUS struck down.

Amy Coney Barrett Stares Down Trump as He Slams SCOTUS

Donald Trump-appointed Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett stared down the president as he railed against the Supreme Court ruling striking down his...

Majority of Supreme Court Justices Skip Trump's State of the Union After He Called Them a 'Disgrace to Our Nation'

Only four of the nine Supreme Court justices were in attendance for Trump's speech, where he scolded them for their "very unfortunate ruling" on tariffs

Slighted Supreme Court Justice Snubs Trump’s Big Night

One of Donald Trump’s own Supreme Court appointees has refused to show up to the president’s State of the Union address, days after striking down his signatu...

US government asks Supreme Court to allow deportation of Syrian migrants

Trump has pushed to strip migrants of Temporary Protected Status, arguing that their countries are no longer unsafe.

Trump Pitches Everyone’s Most-Hated Senator for SCOTUS

President Donald Trump floated the idea of nominating Texas Sen. Ted Cruz to the Supreme Court on Thursday during a visit to the state. The president was...

Supreme Court wrestles with gun rights, marijuana, and the right to own a gun

The argument took place in light of the court's 2022 Bruen decision, which held that for a gun law to be constitutional, it must be analogous to a similar law at the nation's founding in the late 1700s.

Supreme Court blocks redrawing of New York congressional map, dealing a win for GOP

At issue is the mid-term redrawing of New York's 11th congressional district, including Staten Island and a small part of Brooklyn.

The Supreme Court’s Republicans just seized the most dangerous power in constitutional law

The Supreme Court’s Republican majority just did the legal equivalent of grabbing J.R.R. Tolkien’s One Ring, placing it on their collective fingers, and dancing around singing, “I just can’t wait to become a Nazgûl.” On Monday evening, the Court handed down M…

Sam Alito’s Latest Reversal at the Supreme Court Is an Absolute Embarrassment

Alito offered no justification for his reversal.

The Supreme Court seems alarmingly willing to trash thousands of ballots

If the United States had a nonpartisan judiciary, Watson v. Republican National Committee would have been laughed out of court months ago. The premise of the Republican Party’s lawsuit in Watson is that, beginning in 1845, Congress banned states from counting…

As Trump blocks asylum seekers, Supreme Court to decide if US must review claims

A major legal battle over the ability of asylum seekers to apply for refuge in the U.S. at ports of entry along the border with Mexico lands at the Supreme Court.

Trump to address nation on Iran war. And, SCOTUS considers birthright citizenship

Trump is set to address the nation after saying the U.S. will withdraw from Iran in 2-3 weeks. And, the president will be at the Supreme Court today as arguments on birthright citizenship begin.

Oral arguments underway in Supreme Court's landmark birthright citizenship case

The Supreme Court's oral arguments in its landmark birthright citizenship case are underway.

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Trump says war in Iran is 'nearing completion' in national address, Iranian officials react to President Trump's speech on Iran war, SCOTUS hears arguments on birthright citizenship.

“It’s a New World. It’s the Same Constitution.”

Now that a challenge has finally reached the Supreme Court, is birthright citizenship any safer?

Supreme Court vacates Steve Bannon contempt-of-Congress charges

Bannon refused to honor a subpoena to testify about the Jan. 6, 2021, attack.

Supreme Court Shrugs Off Opportunity To Save The First Amendment From The Fifth Circuit’s Antipathy

The Supreme Court’s latest recap of its relative inactivity (Trump administration “emergency” appeals aside) has delivered yet more evidence of this court’s indifference to rights violations committed by the government. Other cases involving alleged rights vi…

Justice Sotomayor apologizes to Kavanaugh for public criticism of immigration opinion

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor issued a rare public apology Wednesday over what she called "inappropriate" remarks aimed at Justice Brett Kavanaugh.

Clarence Thomas’ attack on progressivism should alarm you

In a speech celebrating America's 250th, the Supreme Court justice gave a dishonest and dangerous read of history

Hypocritically, The Origin Of The Supreme Court’s ‘Shadow Docket’ Was An Attempt To Curb Executive Power

I originally began this headline with the word “ironically.” But it would only be ironic if it wasn’t by design. Irony suggests something slightly out of the control of the principal figures resulted in something somewhat unexpected. That isn’t the case here.…

John Roberts embodies MAGA cowardice

The Supreme Court's shadow docket shows the conservative justices fear debate

US Supreme Court formally reinstates pro-Republican Texas voting map

By John Kruzel WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court formally reinstated on Monday a redrawn Texas electoral map that was designed to add...

'America is my home': TPS holders face high stakes Supreme Court battle

Temporary Protected Status holders from Haiti and Syria are facing uncertainty as the administration's move to end the TPS program faces a test at the Supreme Court.

SCOTUS weighs Temporary Protected Status cases. And, jury indicts James Comey again

The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on whether to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians. And, a grand jury has indicted former FBI Director James Comey for a second time.

Supreme Court calls Louisiana's House map an 'unconstitutional racial gerrymander'

Although the court kept Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act intact, Wednesday's decision all but guts the landmark law that came out of the Civil Rights Movement and protected the collective voting power of racial minorities when political maps are redrawn.

Supreme Court reviews Trump cancellation of Haitian, Syrian protected status

The Supreme Court is considering whether the Trump administration unlawfully ordered hundreds of thousands of immigrants in the U.S. from Haiti and Syria to return home.

The Voting Rights Act is all but dead. Prepare for maximum gerrymandering.

Get yourself a man who loves you as much as Justice Samuel Alito loves partisan gerrymandering. The Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais, which was handed down on Wednesday, was expected to deal a mortal blow to a longstanding federal rule that gu…

Has the US Supreme Court weakened the Voting Rights Act – and how?

Ruling, called 'big win' by Trump, will result in redistricting in Louisiana, but it will have farther-reaching effects.

Supreme Court guts the Voting Rights Act in “Jim Crow 2.0” ruling

Justices kept the law on the books but drained it of the power to actually protect voters

The Supreme Court Is Corrupt. This Is What We Can Do About It.

This is excellent: Jamelle Bouie explains why he thinks the Supreme Court is corrupt and what we (through Congress) can do about it. Not all video transcripts work as text, but this one does, so I

The Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Ruling Is Results-Driven Cynicism, Not Law

I will continue to make the case for a 100 Justice Supreme Court because we need to get to the point that no single Supreme Court Justice matters. As it stands, each individual Justice has way too much power, and when they go mad with it, they can undermine t…

Trump Has No Clue What His Supreme Court Has Just Unleashed

Now that the Supreme Court has gutted yet another piece of the Voting Rights Act, this one concerning redistricting, here’s one thing we know for sure: Democrats will have to enter into a new era of procedural total war. That might make many of them uncomfort…

Supreme Court asked to restore access to mail-order abortion pill

A pharma company that produces mifepristone asked the Supreme Court to lift a lower court’s ruling barring health providers from dispensing the abortion pill by mail.

Sen. Raphael Warnock: Supreme Court "poured fuel on this redistricting arms race"

Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia called the Supreme Court's decision last week to strike down Louisiana's congressional map and weaken the Voting Rights Act "a massive and devastating blow."

Amid attacks by Trump, Justice Gorsuch says "my loyalty is to the Constitution"

After Trump's attacks on court, Gorsuch determined to be 'fearless' and 'independent'

Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch responded to attacks by President Trump in an interview, suggesting he is determined to remain “independent” and “fearless.”

John Roberts Wants You To Stop Believing Your Own Eyes

John Roberts has spent years whining about how totally unfair it is that people claim he and his colleagues rule based on partisan leanings. He did it in 2014. He did it in 2017. He did it in 2019. Hell, he did it a couple months ago too. So it’s little surpr…

The Supreme Court Ends Multiracial Democracy as We Know It

As Tennessee eliminated its only majority-Black district, Ari Berman and Tennessee state Rep. Justin J. Pearson explain how SCOTUS enabled the right’s “power grab.” The post The Supreme Court Ends Multiracial Democracy as We Know It  appeared first on The Int…

The Supreme Court Is Considering Whether to Deal Another Big Blow to Abortion Access

The Supreme Court is considering whether to uphold a lower court ruling prohibiting abortion providers from mailing mifepristone.

This was John Roberts’ plan all along

The chief justice has declared that the Court is not political. The facts — and his own history — say otherwise

Supreme Court’s junior justice goes on solo tear as Trump fights put her at odds with the bench

The Spine of Justice Roberts

Photo Credit:Image: Chief Justice John Roberts.  Credit: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff via Flickr, CC BY 2.0. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of StaffThe Supreme Court’s chief justice seems to have something other than the Constitution as his top pr…

Louisiana v. Callais And The Long Run

Photo Credit: American ThinkerIf Republicans are wise, Louisiana v. Callais could be the kind of once-in-a-century Supreme Court decision that returns America to its constitutional roots.

Opinion - God won’t save this Supreme Court: That job belongs to all of us

The Roberts Court has become a partisan and ideological tool of the right-wing legal and political movement.

John Oliver explains how the Supreme Court keeps letting Trump get away with it

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Supreme Court Breaks Another Election To Make Sure Black Voters Are Disenfranchised

Again, I feel like I’m going crazy here, but the obviously extremely partisan Supreme Court has struck again. I will repeat some of the basics, because it’s hard to believe how blatant all of this is. In November, a (Trump-appointed) judge threw out Texas’s n…

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson asks public to back judicial independence

Despite barbed opinions, Supreme Court’s newest member insists relationships among the justices are “fine.”

He’s the Supreme Court’s Anonymous “Nice Guy” Conservative. The Reality Is Way More Disturbing.

When I reached deep into his past, a clear story emerged.

The Supreme Court abortion pills case, explained

Abortion pills have been on a bit of a journey in the United States over the past few weeks. It starts in Louisiana: The state sued the Food and Drug Administration late last year, seeking to eliminate access to the abortion pill mifepristone through teleheal…

Impeaching Every Federal Judge and Justice Who Endorsed Unitary Executive Theory

A serious claim requiring serious consideration.

A “Scheme” Against Dobbs: SCOTUS Dissent Hints at Next Phase of Abortion Rights Fight

Justice Clarence Thomas argues the Comstock Act, passed in 1873, prohibits the mailing of abortion medication. The post A “Scheme” Against Dobbs: SCOTUS Dissent Hints at Next Phase of Abortion Rights Fight appeared first on The Intercept.

Alito Helped Normalize Unreasoned Shadow Docket Orders. Now He’s Mad About One.

A couple weeks back, Supreme Court watcher Steve Vladeck pointed out a fascinating “tell” by Justice Samuel Alito in dealing with stays that he will issue on shadow docket requests. If he is prone to agree with the underlying claim, he’ll issue an unbounded s…

10,000 Court Decisions Can’t Be Wrong, Even If Trump Thinks Otherwise

It’s absolutely amazing how wrong this administration has been when it comes to immigration enforcement. That some people still think the Supreme Court is in the best position to resolve this is insane. This isn’t a circuit split in need of mending. This is p…

Grandpa Pudding Brains says the Supreme Court he rigged is rigged

He wanted originalism until the original words got in the way. Hoping to somehow convince the country that birthright citizenship isn't a longstanding right, Grandpa Pudding Brains got very mad at the court he himself rigged, because it isn't doing exactly wh…

Supreme Court reinstates Republican-favored Alabama congressional districts

The ruling means that Alabama's 2026 midterm elections will feature six Republican-leaning districts and one Democratic-leaning one.

Supreme Court's Alabama redistricting decision could encourage more chaos, experts warn

The court's repudiation of a lower court decision was only the latest case in which it has played a role in changing the congressional maps for Louisiana, Texas, Virginia, and California.

The Supreme Court’s new decision tilting the midterms toward Republicans, explained

Here’s a familiar story. On Tuesday night, the Supreme Court handed down a decision that will almost certainly give the Republican Party an additional seat in the US House of Representatives. Not all of the justices disclosed how they voted, but the decision …

The Supreme Court is in its final stretch this term. Here are the major cases left

The Supreme Court is heading into its crunch time, the part of the year when the justices are racing to finish decisions and dissents in the cases that remain undecided. Here's what's left.

Supreme Court prohibits Alabama from using nitrogen gas for execution

Because of the ruling, Jeffrey Lee's execution will be delayed. He still faces the death penalty.

Neil Gorsuch Just Took a Wrecking Ball to a Major Religious Liberty Law

He printed out a physical copy of a binding appeals court decision from 2017 that prohibited prisons from compelling Rastafarian inmates to cut their hair.

Supreme Court allows Trump to restrict asylum seekers at border

The ruling will allow Trump to revive a turn-back policy rescinded in 2021 under President Joe Biden.

Supreme Court says U.S. can turn away asylum-seekers at the border

By a 6 to 3 vote, the high court ruled that that federal law allows the government to to stop asylum-seekers from physically setting foot in the United States, effectively keeping them from applying for asylum.

Supreme Court strikes down gun limits for stores, other public places

Four years after expanding the right to bear arms outside the home, the Supreme Court made it harder for states to control where in public guns are allowed.

Supreme Court ruling blocks thousands of lawsuits against maker of Roundup weedkiller

The Supreme Court sided with the maker of the Roundup weedkiller Thursday in a ruling expected to block thousands of lawsuits alleging it failed to warn peop...

Supreme Court allows Trump administration's cancellation of TPS for Haitians, Syrians

The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the Trump administration can cancel the temporary protected status (TPS) for thousands of Haitian and Syrian immigrants.

Supreme Court lets Trump turn away asylum seekers at the border

The decision effectively allows border agents to shut the door to migrants fleeing violence and persecution.

Rescuers scramble to find Venezuela earthquake survivors. And, SCOTUS rules on asylum

Rescuers are searching for thousands of people missing after two earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday. And, the Supreme Court says the U.S. can turn away asylum seekers at the border.

A day after Alito's testy response to Sotomayor's dissent, court says it was a 'misunderstanding'

During Supreme Court opinions Thursday, Justice Samuel Alito, who wrote the majority opinion in an asylum case, appeared to rebut Justice Sonia Sotomayor, who wrote the dissent. The move was highly unusual — and on Friday there was a coda.

The Supreme Court Enables Trump’s Cruel Immigration Agenda

Two new rulings revoke the temporary protected status of refugees from Haiti and Syria, and make it easier for the Administration to prevent migrants from claiming asylum and to expel lawful refugees. Ruth Marcus reports.

The Supreme Court’s Era of Meaningless Rights

The Supreme Court is not saying people don’t have certain rights, just that no courts can help them when those rights are violated.

Supreme Court allows firing of FTC commissioners, ends agency independence

The Supreme Court just placed once-independent agencies more firmly under presidential control. The court ruled in Slaughter v. Trump with a 6-3 vote that President Donald Trump had the authority to fire the Federal Trade Commission's two Democratic commissio…

Has the Supreme Court just made Trump the most powerful president in history?

A landmark decision overturns legal precedent to expand Trump’s presidential power

Supreme Court says Fed's Lisa Cook can stay in her job for now

The court's decision means Cook can stay in her position as her challenge to her dismissal plays out in the lower courts.

Supreme Court backs Trump firing of FTC member, rolling back 90 years of precedent

The Supreme Court allows President Trump to remove a Democratic member of the Federal Trade Commission for policy reasons, rolling back 90 years of precedent.

Supreme Court blocks Trump, for now, from firing Fed Board member Lisa Cook

The Supreme Court has blocked for now President Donald Trump’s unprecedented attempt to fire a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, Lisa Cook.

SCOTUS Rejects Trump’s Request to Slither His Way Out of Paying E. Jean Carroll $5 Mil.

The Supreme Court on Monday said it would not review the 2023 verdict, in which a jury found he sexually abused the writer in a department store in the 1990s.

Supreme Court blocks Trump’s bid to fire US Federal Reserve’s Lisa Cook

Supreme Court blocks Trump's attempt to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook over unproven mortgage fraud allegations

“Injustice”: Trump fumes after SCOTUS allows E. Jean Carroll verdict to stand

The Supreme Court declined to hear Trump's appeal of the civil ruling against him.

The Supreme Court stops Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship

The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, ruling 6-3 against President Donald Trump's effort to end the longstanding constitutional right via executive order. Birthright citizenship dates back to Reconstruction. Under the 14th Amendment, which was rati…

Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship on constitutional grounds

The decision firmly rejected the executive order that Trump issued on the first day of his second term.

The Supreme Court’s New 6–3 Elections Case Was Not Nearly as Bad as Expected

As disastrous Supreme Court election cases go, Tuesday’s decision in NSRC v. FEC doesn’t make the list of complete abominations.

The Supreme Court Upheld Birthright Citizenship—but the Fight May Not Be Over

The decision that rejected Donald Trump’s attempts to rewrite the Constitution was much too close, writes Amy Davidson Sorkin.

Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship in 6-3 Decision

As you’ve seen, the Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of birthright citizenship...

What the Supreme Court Rulings Mean for Trump

A conversation with Quinta Jurecic about how the recent rulings will affect the president’s power

An ‘Originalist’ Court Overturns an Originalist Decision

Humphrey’s Executor deserved better.

SCOTUS Concludes Pride Month by Allowing States to Ban Trans Students From Girls’ Sports Teams

In a 6-3 decision, SCOTUS sided with GOP states and ruled that their blanket bans on trans student athletes do not violate the Equal Protection Clause.

John Roberts Believes In The Unitary Executive, Except For When It Might Crash His Investment Portfolio

It is zero surprise that the Supreme Court officially overturned its 91-year-old precedent first created in Humphrey’s Executor. That case held that when Congress designates an agency as independent of the executive branch, the president cannot just fire its …

The Supreme Court just came one vote away from a constitutional catastrophe

There is no question in US law that is clearly or more firmly settled than the question of whether people born in the United States are citizens of this country. The Fourteenth Amendment states that “all persons born or naturalized in the United States, and s…

Justice Alito does one last favor for the Republican Party

Justice Samuel Alito announced on Tuesday that he will retire, thus all but guaranteeing that his seat on the Supreme Court will be held by a Republican for years to come.  This development will not surprise anyone who has followed Alito’s career. During near…

The Supreme Court’s trans sports ruling is a cautionary tale for all left-leaning lawyers

The Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that states may bar transgender women from competing on women’s sports teams at secondary schools, colleges, and universities. More than two dozen states have laws barring trans athletes from competing on teams that do not a…

US Supreme Court hands Trump 3-1 defeat in key rulings: What we know

The justices deliver consequential rulings on mail-in ballots, the E Jean Carroll case and the firing of Lisa Cook.

US Supreme Court upholds transgender sports ban

The court decided 9-0 that the state laws do not violate the Title IX civil rights statute.

NPR Retracts Report That Justice Samuel Alito Is Retiring

Shortly after the final opinion of the Supreme Court’s term was announced on Tuesday, NPR published a bombshell that sent the high court’s press room scrambling: An official announcement that Justice Samuel Alito was retiring. Yet, minutes later, the story wa…

SCOTUS birthright citizenship decision: MAGA brands Amy Coney Barrett a “DEI hire” over “betrayal”

Following losses at the Supreme Court on voting and citizenship, MAGA has turned on Amy Coney Barrett.

The Supreme Court Upholds The Constitution. Barely.

Look, 5-4 Supreme Court decisions count just as much as 9-0 ones, and a 5-4 decision getting it right is still a win, but for a number of reasons, the 5-4 decision in Trump v. Barbara, regarding the issue of birthright citizenship is terrifying. This isn’t a …

Despite marquee losses, Supreme Court term grows Trump’s presidential power

Set backs on tariffs, birthright citizenship overlay broad interpretation of presidential power supported by Trump.

Supreme Court ruling in Trump v. Slaughter turbocharges presidential power

The recent SCOTUS case greatly increased the power of the executive branch.

SCOTUS keeps papering over the antiquated Second Amendment

The Court's conservative majority turns to “history and traditions” to ignore the obvious — again

The alarming split in the Supreme Court’s birthright citizenship ruling

The ruling was a revealing moment for the future of the court

Most Supreme Court rulings are secretive votes with little justification

The Supreme Court is deciding more consequential rulings than ever before in secret.

A President With More Control, but Less Power

Slaughter is a necessary corrective to our age of unaccountable bureaucracy.

We’re Not Doomed to Live Under the Supreme Court’s Mistakes. Here Are Five Ways Congress Can Clean Up SCOTUS’s Mess.

Congress used to overturn several opinions practically every term.

The subjective originalism of SCOTUS’s conservative majority

The reasoning cited by Justices Alito and Kavanaugh in Dobbs didn't work with birthright citizenship

MAGA has a new villain: Amy Coney Barrett

A new Economist/YouGov poll is a rich text for political observers of the Supreme Court. The Court is unpopular (only 36 percent of American adults approve). It is loathed by Democrats (80 percent of whom disapprove of the Court). And its approval among Repub…

Supreme Court helps Trump turn early losses into wins

Birthright citizenship survived this round. But Trump's latest successes show that the fight is far from over

This Was the Roberts Court’s Most Shameless Term Yet

Our panel of legal experts explains why this year felt different––and way worse.