Tag: Supreme Court

The columns and west pediment of the U.S. Supreme Court building are seen in Washington, Tuesday, April 12, 2016. The unexpected death in February of Justice Antonin Scalia triggered an election-year standoff on Capitol Hill as leaders in the GOP-controlled Congress insist they will not allow a confirmation hearing for Judge Merrick Garland, President Barack Obamaâs choice for the high court.

Supreme Court to revisit Constitution’s double jeopardy clause next term

Melissa Quinn · June 28, 2018 5:48 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.

Mitch McConnell explains his ‘rule’ for holding Supreme Court vacancies open

David M. Drucker · June 28, 2018 5:13 pm

Who Will Replace Justice Kennedy?

TWS Podcast · June 28, 2018 5:00 pm

Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy administers the judicial oath to Judge Neil Gorsuch during a re-enactment in the Rose Garden of the White House White House in Washington, Monday, April 10, 2017.

Advocacy groups rush to the airwaves following news of Anthony Kennedy’s Supreme Court retirement

Melissa Quinn · June 28, 2018 4:27 pm

Chris Matthews said on his show that President Trump governs like a child.

Beltway Confidential

Chris Matthews is mad as hell about Justice Kennedy, takes it out on co-workers

Becket Adams · June 28, 2018 4:03 pm

The U.S. Capitol building stands past the "Authority of Law" statue at the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Friday, April 7, 2017. Judge Neil Gorsuch is poised to win an intensely political confirmation fight to join a Supreme Court already struggling to stay above politics. The Senate's expected confirmation of Gorsuch Friday will restore the generally conservative majority that existed before Justice Antonin Scalia's death last year.

Conservative group plans to target Democrats, possibly Republicans with Supreme Court ads

Gabby Morrongiello · June 28, 2018 3:33 pm

HuffPost displays wire clothes hanger on homepage as Left fret abortion rights without Anthony Kennedy

Eddie Scarry · June 28, 2018 3:29 pm

Teachers unions are hoping that recent grass-roots protests over pay and working conditions will blunt the impact of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on union fees and help persuade dues-paying members not to abandon them.

Supreme Court reverses ruling on Kansas woman who says police stopped her from praying

Melissa Quinn · June 28, 2018 2:55 pm

The Supreme Court on June 21 agreed that the SEIU Local 1000 in Sacramento acted illegally when it leveled a special assessment to support political activity without allowing nonmembers to opt out. (AP Photo)

Supreme Court declines case involving prayer before NC county board meetings

Melissa Quinn · June 28, 2018 2:47 pm

Plaintiff Mark Janus outside the Supreme Court after the court rules in a setback for organized labor that states can't force government workers to pay union fees.

Beltway Confidential

Why Janus cuts so deep: Workers must opt-in to pay union fees

David Freddoso · June 28, 2018 2:18 pm

Associate Justice Anthony Kennedy, the newest member of the Supreme Court, and the courts only female member, Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, are shown on Friday, April 15, 1988 in Washington, at the Supreme Court during a picture taking session. The full court was also present for the photo session.

Beltway Confidential

Conservatives’ relationship with Justice Anthony Kennedy: It’s complicated

Elizabeth Slattery · June 28, 2018 2:04 pm

The justices of the U.S. Supreme Court gather for an official group portrait. Seated, from left are, Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Associate Justice Anthony M. Kennedy, Chief Justice John Roberts, Associate Justice Clarence Thomas, and Associate Justice Stephen Breyer. Standing, from left are, Associate Justice Elena Kagan, Associate Justice Samuel Alito Jr., Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor, and Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch. The 81-year-old Kennedy said Tuesday that he is retiring after more than 30 years on the court.

Beltway Confidential

A Supreme Court term for the ages signals the start of a new era

Ilya Shapiro · June 28, 2018 1:53 pm