Tag: Supreme Court

Controversy still exists over whether the monument should have been erected at all. (AP Photo/Jill Zeman Bleed)

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Stop freaking out over Ten Commandments displays on government property

Nicole Russell · July 10, 2017 4:04 pm

Judge Robert Bork's nomination failed 30 years ago. Now with Neil Gorsuch on the high court, liberals are asking if they should regret their blocking of Bork. (AP Photo/Charles Tasnadi)

Neil Gorsuch’s Supreme Court rise makes liberals debate wisdom of blocking Bork

Ryan Lovelace · July 9, 2017 4:01 am

Judge Janice Rogers Brown's resignation from the D.C. Circuit would give President Trump a pick on the second-most powerful court in the land, behind the Supreme Court.

Trump may soon get to pick a judge for the DC Circuit

Daniel Chaitin · July 8, 2017 4:01 am

The Supreme Court ruled in June that the travel ban executive order could move forward to a limited degree. (AP Photo/Caleb Jones)

Hawaii seeks to block portions of Trump’s travel ban

Anna Giaritelli · July 7, 2017 7:33 pm

The Justice Department said it no longer supports the National Labor Relations Board in a fight with businesses over requiring workers to arbitrate disputes. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Democrats attack Jeff Sessions over workers’ rights case heading to Supreme Court

Sean Higgins · July 6, 2017 8:53 pm

The issue of whether the travel ban litigation could become moot before the high court hears oral arguments is unresolved, but liberals also appear to be wondering who will be sitting on the high court next term. (iStock photo)

Liberal, conservative experts question if Supreme Court will hear Trump travel ban case

Ryan Lovelace · July 6, 2017 8:44 pm

Hawaii is challenging the Trump administration's decision to not allow grandparents, fiances and other nationals from six Muslim-majority countries into the U.S. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, file)

Fight over Trump travel ban’s scope begins in federal courts

Ryan Lovelace · July 5, 2017 3:41 pm

Legal experts expect a "historically high" number of 5-4 decisions over the next several terms. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Neil Gorsuch’s first few months begin to reveal how nine-justice Supreme Court will develop

Ryan Lovelace · July 5, 2017 4:01 am

Judge Merrick Garland, former President Barack Obama's choice to replace the late Justice Antonin Scalia on the Supreme Court, was denied hearings and a vote by Republicans. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Obama staff thought Merrick Garland’s Supreme Court nomination was political: Emails

Ryan Lovelace · July 3, 2017 4:01 am

Case in 9th Circuit Court of Appeals could end the ability of public-sector unions to force workers like her to support its political activities (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)

Teachers union dues case vies for Supreme Court

Sean Higgins · July 3, 2017 4:01 am

As the Supreme Court term ends, speculation is swirling as to whether Justice Anthony Kennedy will retire soon. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

DC tries to read the tea leaves on whether Kennedy will retire from Supreme Court

Ryan Lovelace · June 30, 2017 4:01 am

Ad campaign is to help confirm Joan Larsen as Trump's nominee for the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals. (Screengrab)

Judicial Crisis Network launches six-figure ad campaign for Trump nominee to appeals court

Ryan Lovelace · June 30, 2017 4:01 am