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Supreme Court may have handed Jack Smith new tool against Trump: Lawyers
The ruling, the legal scholars argue, fits Trump's case "fits Trump like custom footwear measured and made in Milan."
Supreme Court's chances of taking up Derek Chauvin's appeal
Derek Chauvin, who was sentenced to more than 22-and-a-half years for the murder of George Floyd, is appealing his conviction to the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court could upend hundreds of Capitol riot cases
A January 6 Capitol rioter who is awaiting sentencing is asking the justices to stop the DOJ from trying to "chill political speech" before the 2024 election.
I was part of 303 Creative's case. I back gay marriage—but SCOTUS is right
I filed a friend-of-the-court brief in Lorie's case, but not because I agree with her stance on marriage.
We Were Lorie Smith's Lawyers. All Americans Should Defend Free Speech
Every American should be thrilled that the Supreme Court upheld the right to free speech for all.
I'm a graduate. There's a diversity solution colleges will never tell you
Many Asian parents followed the same playbook. Now, their children are being lectured on how we're all the "same."
Congress called to investigate "broken and captured" Supreme Court
A coalition of 90 progressive organizations urged Congress to take action to address allegations of "corruption" that marred the Court's most recent term.
Kellyanne Conway's daughter tweaks Fourth of July message after backlash
Claudia Conway sparked debate when she shared a post regarding her refusal to celebrate Independence Day.
Kellyanne Conway's daughter's 4th of July message sparks debate
"Why should we be celebrating independence when not all of us have independence?" Claudia Conway asked in a video she reposted on Twitter.
Supreme Court term marked by "ethical rot": Historian
Supreme Court justices have faced questions about ties to wealthy donors amid several divisive, consequential rulings.
How attorneys in Supreme Court LGBTQ+ case could be disbarred
Allegations that a key court document was falsified have raised questions about whether the attorneys representing the plaintiff could be penalized.
Don't Believe the Headlines: This Court is Very 'Normal'
What makes this Supreme Court different from virtually any other national political or cultural institution is simple: It is not entirely dominated by Leftists.
Kellyanne Conway says ex George got famous by attacking her, Donald Trump
"He got Twitter-famous for attacking his wife & her boss," the former Trump counselor tweeted of her ex.
Mike Pence misquotes MLK Jr. when confronted on affirmative action
The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled against using race as a factor in college admissions in private and public universities.
Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness Was Always a Sham
The cost of higher education and the burden on student borrowers are serious. But the Constitution reserves public policy choices of that magnitude to Congress.
"Crippled with debt": Students start GoFundMes to pay for loans
About 43 million Americans have federal student loan debt that collectively totals $1.757 trillion, according to the Department of Education.
I work in college admissions. Asians didn't win at SCOTUS
Asian students may benefit very little even if affirmative action is over.
Student Loans Are a Massive Problem. Only the Left Has the Answer
If the Republican Party believes in the freedom they purport to, they have an opportunity to push public policy in a way that helps working people.
Supreme Court justices attack each other over gay wedding case
"It is difficult to read the dissent and conclude we are looking at the same case," Justice Neil Gorusch wrote of Justice Sonia Sotomayor's dissent.
Three Cheers for SCOTUS for Killing Biden's Student Loan Power Grab
It's telling that the Biden administration's best hope of winning in court was never actually a defense of their plan on its merits at all.
Fact Check: Did Clarence Thomas go to Yale under affirmative action policy?
Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas' vote to overturn affirmative action has been called out by SCOTUS critics.
Supreme Court uses Nancy Pelosi words to overturn student loan cancellation
The Court's six conservative justices quoted Pelosi in their majority opinion that effectively shut down the student debt relief program.
Ex-students rage at Supreme Court striking down forgiveness: "Atrocious"
"It doesn't make sense," said one student, while another warned it would "erode Americans' faith" in the Supreme Court.
Kellyanne Conway's daughter lashes out at SCOTUS ruling
"The SCOTUS ruling today is a disgrace," Claudia Conway tweeted after the striking down of affirmative action admissions policies in colleges across the U.S.
Supreme Court affirmative action ruling puts legacy admissions in spotlight
The Supreme Court decision handed down Thursday involving two universities has drawn both strong praise and criticism.
Supreme Court's unanimous ruling on religious freedom has broad impacts
The lawsuit was originally filed by an ex-United States Postal Service employee who did not want to work Sundays due to the Sabbath.
Justice Roberts Chose Colorblindness Over the Constitution
George Floyd's murder unleashed global calls for racial justice. Millions marched against racism in America. Today, six rightwing Justices made things worse.
Affirmative Action Is Finally Dead. It's Time for Real Equality
The biggest problem with affirmative action is that it is anti-equality. While the intentions were good, it promotes a different set of standards based on race.
Clarence Thomas attacks Ketanji Brown Jackson over affirmative action
The Supreme Court's two Black justices found themselves on opposite sides of the court's opinion in two high-stakes affirmative action cases.
Can Joe Biden cancel student loans if Supreme Court strikes down plan?
Some activists have continued pushing for the use of a 1965 law that they believe gives the federal government strong authority over student loans.