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Feb 16
Supreme Court agrees to hear 2020 census citizenship question case
The Supreme Court announced they will hear a case on the 2020 census featuring a question about citizenship.
Feb 16
Feb 15
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg returns to Supreme Court for 1st time since December
The 85-year-old Supreme Court Justice underwent cancer surgery in December.
Feb 15
Feb 15
Supreme Court says Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg back at work
The Supreme Court says Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has returned to work at the building for the first time since lung cancer surgery in late December
Feb 15
Feb 9
Collins: Kavanaugh's attackers 'haven't even read' dissent
Critics of Republican Sen. Susan Collins are angry over Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh's opinion in an abortion case
Feb 9
Feb 8
Supreme Court puts Louisiana abortion law on hold
The Supreme Court has temporarily put on hold a controversial Louisiana abortion law set to take effect Friday restricting access to abortion.
Feb 8
Feb 4
Ocasio-Cortez to bring Kavanaugh critic to Trump's SOTU
Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's guest at Trump's State of the Union address is a woman who tearfully protested Kavanaugh's nomination
Feb 4
Jan 23
High court lets military implement transgender restrictions
The Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to go ahead with its plan to restrict military service by transgender men and women while court challenges continue
Jan 23
Jan 22
Supreme Court allows enforcement of Trump military transgender ban while appeals continue
The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed enforcement of the Trump administration ban on transgenders in the military.
Jan 22
Jan 22
Supreme Court allows enforcement of Trump military transgender ban during appeals
The court said Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Stephen Breyer, Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan would have denied the request to stay the lower court's order.
Jan 22
Jan 16
Supreme Court hears wine retailer challenge to Tennessee liquor law
Justices weigh Tennessee's residency requirements for alcohol retail licenses.
Jan 16
Jan 11
Amid speculation, Supreme Court says Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's recovery 'on track'
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's recovery from surgery to remove malignant nodules on her lung is 'on track' but she will miss oral arguments again next week.
Jan 11
Jan 11
Ruth Bader Ginsburg's iconic dissent necklace for sale at Banana Republic, sells out in record time
Ginsburg reportedly received the necklace in a VIP gift bag in 2012.
Jan 11
Jan 8
Native American tribe member who killed elk to feed family asks Supreme Court to throw out poaching conviction
The Crow tribe member says an 1868 treaty protects off-reservation hunting.
Jan 8
Jan 7
Supreme Court sides with Ohio over death row inmate
The Supreme Court is ordering a federal appeals court to re-examine the case of a convicted killer in Ohio whose death sentence was thrown out after he was found to be mentally disabled
Jan 7
Jan 7
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg misses Supreme Court session due to cancer recovery
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will not attend court on Monday marking the first time she has missed a day of oral arguments due to illness in 25 years.
Jan 7
Jan 7
Supreme Court to decide if Fosamax users can sue Merck over bone fractures
The Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case brought by more than 500 Fosamax users from 45 states trying to sue drug-maker Merck over spontaneous fractures.
Jan 7
Dec 26
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg discharged from hospital, 'recuperating at home' after cancer surgery
Less than a week after having a pair of cancerous nodules removed from her lung, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been discharged from a Manhattan hospital.
Dec 26
Dec 24
Court says Justice Ginsburg up and working after surgery
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg up and working as she recuperates from cancer surgery
Dec 24
Dec 21
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has cancerous tumors removed in lung surgery
The Supreme Court Justice had malignant nodules removed in surgery.
Dec 21
Dec 21
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has cancerous tumors removed in lung surgery but 'is resting comfortably'
The Supreme Court Justice had malignant nodules removed in surgery.
Dec 21
Dec 14
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg hails immigrants as debate rages over asylum seekers
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg hailed immigrants as the “vanguard” of an effort to remove “stains” of discrimination from American society.
Dec 14
Dec 11
Supreme Court deals blow to two states' attempts to cut Planned Parenthood funding
The Supreme Court today dealt a blow to two states' attempts to hamstring Planned Parenthood clinics by disqualifying them from public Medicaid funds.
Dec 11
Nov 30
Meet all of the sitting Supreme Court justices ahead of the new term
More about the nine justices on the nation's highest court.
Nov 30
Nov 27
Supreme Court considers the limits of Native American Indian reservation borders
The question of Native American authority was at the heart of a debate at the Supreme Court that could determine whether a man on death row in Oklahoma lives or dies.
Nov 27
Nov 27
Kavanaugh accuser Dr. Christine Blasey Ford speaks out as GoFundMe raises nearly $650K
Ford said the GoFundMe is no longer accepting donations after far surpassing its goal.
Nov 27
Nov 27
Kavanaugh accuser speaks out about threats she's faced
Dr. Christine Blasey Ford accused now-Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct while they were in high school.
Nov 27
Nov 26
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg returns to the bench after suffering fractured ribs
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is back on the bench to hear the first oral arguments since her fall.
Nov 26
Nov 10
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg out of hospital, 'doing well' after suffering 3 fractured ribs from fall
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg fractured three ribs after falling in her office Wednesday night. She plans to work from home today.
Nov 10
Nov 3
Trump tweets about a Kavanaugh accuser referred to Justice Department by Republican Senator for making up claims
A woman told the Judiciary committee she made up a claim in Kavanaugh case.
Nov 3
Nov 3
Heidi Heitkamp says she has 'no regrets' voting against Kavanaugh
Meanwhile, in states won by President Trump, other Senate Democrats walk a fine line to hold onto their jobs.
Nov 3
Oct 25
Republican calls for Kavanaugh accuser, lawyer to face criminal investigation
Sen. Chuck Grassley is asking the Department of Justice to investigate.
Oct 25
Oct 24
Former Supreme Court justice reveals she's suffering from dementia
Sandra Day O'Connor said the condition had progressed, forcing her to retire from public life.
Oct 24
Oct 23
Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor announces dementia diagnosis
O'Connor retired from the Supreme Court in 2006 to take care of her husband, John, who also suffered from Alzheimer's.
Oct 23
Oct 20
Many women saw Kavanaugh as unfairly accused, could be 'our husbands, our sons': Trump counselor
The president's counselor said many in media have "lost their moral authority."
Oct 20
Oct 20
Supreme Court 'will nullify' Roe v. Wade even if it doesn't 'overturn' it: Senate Dem
Sen. Mazie Hirono said she expects the court to chip away at the abortion-legalization ruling rather than to directly overturn it.
Oct 20
Oct 19
5 key takeaways from Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court confirmation hearing
Protesters were removed from Judge Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation hearing for the second day on Wednesday morning.
Oct 19
Oct 19
Kavanaugh latest: Sen. Collins will vote yes on confirmation citing 'presumption of innocence'
Sen. Susan Collins, a moderate Maine Republican, will vote yes on Brett Kavanaugh joining the Supreme Court, offering key support to President Donald Trump's pick.
Oct 19
Oct 19
Kavanaugh nomination: Trump orders additional FBI background probe
Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination advances, but the full vote is delayed a week and the FBI investigate's sexual assault claims.
Oct 19
Oct 19
Feds charge NY man with threatening two US senators for supporting Kavanaugh
The New York man left more than a dozen messages for senators, officials said.
Oct 19
Oct 18
Sen. Amy Klobuchar on questioning Brett Kavanaugh about blacking out
Klobuchar discusses the infamous exchange between her and the then-Supreme Court nominee on "The View."
Oct 18
Oct 18
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, who tangled with Kavanaugh at hearing, says judge's behavior wasn't 'dignified'
Sen. Klobuchar said Kavanaugh's behavior wasn't "dignified" during the hearing.
Oct 18
Oct 18
Witches to 'hex' Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh; exorcists pray in response
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh is the focus of a ritual in which witches are expected to place a hex on him. Excorcists have been praying and fasting in response.
Oct 18
Oct 15
Meet the Supreme Court justices
Meet all of the sitting Supreme Court justices ahead of the new term.
Oct 15
Oct 15
Sen. Ben Sasse defends 'yes' vote on Kavanaugh on The View
Sen. Ben Sasse in his appearance on ABC's The View defended his "yes" vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.
Oct 15
Oct 13
Poll finds majority of Americans favor further investigation of Kavanaugh
Plus, a look at how the controversial confirmation process could affect the midterm elections.
Oct 13
Oct 12
Women lead support for further investigation of Kavanaugh (POLL)
A new ABC News/Washington Post Poll.
Oct 12
Oct 11
Washington State Supreme Court declares death penalty unconstitutional
Washington becomes the 20th state to abolish capital punishment, and the eighth in the last 11 years.
Oct 11
Oct 10
'Crazy Rich Asians' star Constance Wu discusses Brett Kavanaugh confirmation battle
"There's a lot of sympathy for the man, and I actually think it stems from the way we raise boys in America," Wu explains. "We don't allow them to feel."
Oct 10
Oct 10
Website named after Kavanaugh turned into a sexual assault survivor resource page
Newly appointed Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh's website is now a resource for sexual assault survivors.
Oct 10
Oct 10
FBI director defends Kavanaugh background investigation
Christopher Wray testified Wednesday before a Senate committee.
Oct 10