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March 18, 2024 at 9:46 PM

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.
March 18, 2024 at 9:46 PM
SCOTUS denies stay of sentence for ex-Trump adviser Peter Navarro
March 18, 2024 at 9:10 PM

Supreme Court rejects appeal by former New Mexico county commissioner banned for Jan. 6 insurrection

The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by a former New Mexico county commissioner banished from public office for participating in the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection
March 18, 2024 at 9:10 PM
March 18, 2024 at 7:31 PM

Supreme Court hears freedom of speech cases on social media platforms

ABC News’ Devin Dwyer reports as the Supreme Court hears the first amendment cases on whether the White House violated freedom of speech by requesting social media platforms to remove misinformation.
March 18, 2024 at 7:31 PM
Supreme Court hears freedom of speech cases on social media platforms
March 15, 2024 at 10:27 PM

Supreme Court rules on social media case

The Supreme Court ruled on Friday that public officials will be able to block/delete social media users.
March 15, 2024 at 10:27 PM
Supreme Court rules on social media case
March 15, 2024 at 4:02 PM

Supreme Court sets rules on when public officials can block social media users

The Supreme Court laid out a new test for determining when actions taken by government employees on social media constitute official business verses personal conduct.
March 15, 2024 at 4:02 PM
Supreme Court sets rules on when public officials can block social media users
March 15, 2024 at 3:42 PM

The Supreme Court upholds mandatory prison terms for some low-level drug dealers

The Supreme Court has ruled that thousands of low-level drug dealers are ineligible for shortened prison terms under a Trump-era bipartisan criminal justice overhaul
March 15, 2024 at 3:42 PM
The Supreme Court upholds mandatory prison terms for some low-level drug dealers
March 7, 2024 at 3:30 PM

Colorado secretary of state after SCOTUS Trump ruling: ‘I did not bring this lawsuit’

Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold spoke with ABC News' Linsey Davis about the Supreme Court's decision to leave Donald Trump on her state's GOP primary ballot.
March 7, 2024 at 3:30 PM
Colorado secretary of state after SCOTUS Trump ruling: ‘I did not bring this lawsuit’
March 6, 2024 at 12:14 AM

Momentum builds in major homelessness case before U.S. Supreme Court

Momentum is building in a major case regarding homeless encampments that is before the U.S. Supreme Court
March 6, 2024 at 12:14 AM
March 5, 2024 at 3:47 PM

Supreme Court pauses strict Texas immigration law ahead of ruling

The Biden administration is taking its fight against Texas' strict immigration law to the Supreme Court.
March 5, 2024 at 3:47 PM
Supreme Court pauses strict Texas immigration law ahead of ruling
March 5, 2024 at 3:16 AM

Colorado Secretary of State on SCOTUS ruling allowing Trump on primary ballots

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold about the U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing Donald Trump to appear on the state’s Republican primary ballot.
March 5, 2024 at 3:16 AM
Colorado Secretary of State on SCOTUS ruling allowing Trump on primary ballots
March 5, 2024 at 2:42 AM

Despite win, Supreme Court strikes blow to Trump's central campaign theme: ANALYSIS

He claims the legal system is corrupt, conflicted and rigged against him.
March 5, 2024 at 2:42 AM
Despite win, Supreme Court strikes blow to Trump's central campaign theme: ANALYSIS
March 5, 2024 at 1:26 AM

Supreme Court rules Trump can stay on Colorado ballot

The court was unanimous in reversing the unprecedented decision out of Colorado that would have kicked the former president off the ballot.
March 5, 2024 at 1:26 AM
Supreme Court rules Trump can stay on Colorado ballot
March 5, 2024 at 12:07 AM

Historic ruling in Trump Supreme Court case

The University of Florida has eliminated all diversity, equity and inclusion positions.
March 5, 2024 at 12:07 AM
Historic ruling in Trump Supreme Court case
March 5, 2024 at 12:01 AM

Supreme Court decides in favor of keeping Trump on primary ballot

The Supreme Court ruling marks the court's first involvement in a presidential election in two decades. Colorado GOP chairman Dave Williams joins The Big Story to discuss the ruling.
March 5, 2024 at 12:01 AM
Supreme Court decides in favor of keeping Trump on primary ballot
March 4, 2024 at 9:26 PM

Supreme Court doesn't exonerate Trump, will soon decide if he can be charged: ANALYSIS

This is its most direct intervention in a presidential election in two decades.
March 4, 2024 at 9:26 PM
Supreme Court doesn't exonerate Trump, to soon decide if he can be charged: ANALYSIS
March 4, 2024 at 6:25 PM

What happens after historic Supreme Court ruling that states can't ban Trump from ballot

The U.S. Supreme Court found that the state-level officials have no authority to disqualify Trump from the 2024 race under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment
March 4, 2024 at 6:25 PM
What happens after historic SCOTUS ruling that states can't ban Trump from ballot
March 4, 2024 at 5:39 PM

Supreme Court's liberal justices fault scope of Trump 14th Amendment decision

Justices Sotomayor, Kagan and Jackson said the Supreme Court's majority went too far in deciding only Congress can enforce the 14th Amendment disqualification clause.
March 4, 2024 at 5:39 PM
Supreme Court's liberal justices fault scope of Trump 14th Amendment decision
March 4, 2024 at 5:32 PM

Supreme Court rules Trump eligible for Colorado ballot

The court ruled unanimously in reversing the state's decision to keep former President Donald Trump off the ballot for his actions around the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.
March 4, 2024 at 5:32 PM
Supreme Court rules Trump eligible for Colorado ballot
March 4, 2024 at 4:36 PM

Supreme Court rules Trump eligible to be on Colorado primary ballot

The court ruled unanimously in Donald Trump's favor, saying he should not be disqualified under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment due to his actions around the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
March 4, 2024 at 4:36 PM
Supreme Court rules Trump eligible to be on Colorado primary ballot
March 4, 2024 at 11:37 AM

Supreme Court likely to include Trump ballot case in opinions issued Monday

The Supreme Court says it will release one or more opinions on Monday, a day before the Super Tuesday primaries.
March 4, 2024 at 11:37 AM
Supreme Court likely to include Trump ballot case in opinions issued Monday
March 3, 2024 at 7:57 PM

Supreme Court to hear Trump’s immunity arguments in April

Sarah Isgur and Preet Bharara break down the latest in Donald Trump’s legal battles on “This Week.”
March 3, 2024 at 7:57 PM
Supreme Court to hear Trump’s immunity arguments in April
March 1, 2024 at 9:43 PM

How the Supreme Court stepping into the Trump immunity fray could affect a Jan. 6 trial

The U.S. Supreme Court taking up Donald Trump's immunity claim raises new questions about when, or even if, the former president will stand trial.
March 1, 2024 at 9:43 PM
How the Supreme Court stepping into Trump immunity fray could affect a Jan. 6 trial
February 29, 2024 at 8:31 PM

Supreme Court agrees to hear Trump immunity argument

Donald Trump has gotten another delay after asking the Supreme Court to hear arguments on whether he is immune to prosecution in the federal election interference case.
February 29, 2024 at 8:31 PM
Supreme Court agrees to hear Trump immunity argument
February 29, 2024 at 10:50 AM

Supreme Court to hear Trump's criminal immunity claim, further delaying Jan. 6 trial

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear Trump's case that he is immune from prosecution in his federal election subversion case
February 29, 2024 at 10:50 AM
Supreme Court to hear Trump's criminal immunity claim, further delaying Jan. 6 trial
February 29, 2024 at 4:35 AM

SCOTUS to hear Trump’s case pushing for immunity from prosecution

ABC News’ Linsey’s Davis spoke with legal contributor Kim Whele about the Supreme Court’s decision to hear former President Trump’s case pushing for immunity from criminal prosecution.
February 29, 2024 at 4:35 AM
SCOTUS to hear Trump’s case pushing for immunity from prosecution
February 29, 2024 at 2:01 AM

Supreme Court to hear Trump's appeal for presidential immunity

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear Donald Trump's appeal of a lower court decision rejecting his claims of sweeping presidential immunity in the election interference case.
February 29, 2024 at 2:01 AM
Supreme Court to hear Trump's appeal for presidential immunity
February 29, 2024 at 1:52 AM

Supreme Court will hear Trump’s appeal for immunity

The nation's highest court will decide if Donald Trump can claim presidential immunity in the face of a federal prosecutor's case against him for his alleged election subversion in 2020 and on Jan. 6.
February 29, 2024 at 1:52 AM
Supreme Court will hear Trump’s appeal for immunity
February 29, 2024 at 12:10 AM

SCOTUS will decide if Trump can use immunity defense

The Supreme Court will now make the decision on whether or not the former president can claim immunity in his election interference case.
February 29, 2024 at 12:10 AM
SCOTUS will decide if Trump can use immunity defense
February 28, 2024 at 11:26 PM

Supreme Court hears arguments on bump stocks

ABC News’ Devin Dwyer talks about the arguments before the Supreme Court over a case banning bump stocks for weapons.
February 28, 2024 at 11:26 PM
Supreme Court hears arguments on bump stocks
February 28, 2024 at 9:07 AM

Machine gun or firearm toy? Bump stock creator speaks out ahead of Supreme Court hearing on ban

Bump stock inventor Jeremiah Cottle speaks to ABC News as debate over his controversial firearm accessory goes before the U.S. Supreme Court in Garland v. Cargill
February 28, 2024 at 9:07 AM
Machine gun or firearm toy? Bump stock creator speaks ahead of SCOTUS hearing on ban
February 26, 2024 at 10:23 PM

Supreme Court hears major cases on free speech, laws regulating social media

The nation's highest court is weighing laws in Texas and Florida that would limit internet companies' power to moderate political content.
February 26, 2024 at 10:23 PM
Supreme Court hears major cases on free speech, laws regulating social media
February 26, 2024 at 9:08 PM

Supreme Court hears major social media cases

ABC News' Devin Dwyer breaks down the two Supreme Court cases from Texas and Florida that could transform social media as we know it.
February 26, 2024 at 9:08 PM
Supreme Court hears major social media cases
February 26, 2024 at 2:52 PM

SCOTUS to hear landmark social media cases

The Supreme Court justices will hear arguments from two cases, one from Texas and one from Florida, which could transform social media as we know it.
February 26, 2024 at 2:52 PM
SCOTUS to hear landmark social media cases
February 26, 2024 at 12:55 PM

Supreme Court cases could reshape social media

The justices will hear arguments today about whether two laws aimed at regulating political content on social media are constitutional. ABC News’ Derricke Dennis reports.
February 26, 2024 at 12:55 PM
Supreme Court cases could reshape social media
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Supreme Court allows what critics call 'racial balancing' at elite public school

The Supreme Court will allow one of the nation's top public schools to move forward with a new admissions policy that critics say has "racial balancing" at its core.
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Supreme Court allows what critics call 'racial balancing' at elite public school
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Consequences to Alabama Supreme Court ruling on IVF access

The state's highest court ruled that unborn children are "children."
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Consequences to Alabama Supreme Court ruling on IVF access
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Alabama Supreme Court rules frozen embryos are ‘children’

Medical experts warn the ruling could have far reaching consequences for those seeking fertility treatments like IVF.
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Alabama Supreme Court rules frozen embryos are ‘children’
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Supreme Court sets Feb. 20 deadline for special counsel response in Trump immunity case

The Supreme Court has set a Feb. 20 deadline for the special counsel to respond to Donald Trump's request for a stay of an appeals court rejection of his immunity claim.
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Supreme Court sets deadline for special counsel response in Trump immunity case
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Trump asks Supreme Court to pause ruling that he doesn't have immunity in Jan. 6 case

Trump has filed an emergency application with the U.S. Supreme Court to stay a decision rejecting his claim to absolute immunity in Jack Smith's election subversion case
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Trump asks Supreme Court to pause ruling that he doesn't have immunity in Jan. 6 case
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Former RNC chair weighs in on Trump ballot Supreme Court case

ABC News Linsey Davis spoke to former Montana Gov. Marc Racicot, who filed a brief supporting Colorado's decision to remove Donald Trump from the GOP primary ballot.
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Former RNC chair weighs in on Trump ballot Supreme Court case
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Supreme Court hears arguments on Trump 14th Amendment case

During oral arguments, each of the nine justices expressed skepticism that a single state has the authority to deny a candidate for federal office from the ballot as an "insurrectionist."
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Supreme Court hears arguments on Trump 14th Amendment case
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US Supreme Court hears Trump 14th Amendment case: What to know

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday will consider a historic challenge to Trump's ability to seek the 2024 Republican nomination under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment
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US Supreme Court hears Trump 14th Amendment case: What to know
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Justices skeptical of 14th Amendment case banning Trump from ballot: Key takeaways

The U.S. Supreme Court appeared highly critical of a Colorado state court decision that would ban former President Donald Trump from the state's 2024 GOP primary ballot.
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Justices skeptical of 14th Amendment case banning Trump from ballot: Key takeaways
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Supreme Court takes up Trump ballot eligibility case

Justices heard oral arguments over whether Trump can be on Colorado's primary ballot for his role in the Jan. 6 insurrection.
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Supreme Court takes up Trump ballot eligibility case
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Attorney for Trump challengers says SCOTUS must 'settle this issue for the nation'

Justice Elena Kagan asked Jason Murray, the attorney for the Colorado voters, why a single state should be able to decide who gets to be president of the United States.
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Attorney for Trump challengers says SCOTUS must 'settle this issue for the nation'
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Officials can't disqualify Trump even if 'admitted insurrectionist,' attorney argues

Attorney Jonathan Mitchell argued in front of the Supreme Court that someone who hypothetically admitted to being an insurrectionist could still be eligible to win election to office.
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Officials can't disqualify Trump even if 'admitted insurrectionist,' attorney argues
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Justice Jackson asks Trump lawyer what constitutes an insurrection

While conceding that the events on Jan. 6 were “shameful” and “violent,” Donald Trump’s attorney Jonathan Mitchell denied it was an insurrection during a hearing at the Supreme Court.
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Justice Jackson asks Trump lawyer what constitutes an insurrection
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Supreme Court hears arguments in Trump 14th Amendment case

The legal battle centers on a previously obscure provision of the Constitution's 14th Amendment, Section 3, ratified shortly after the Civil War.
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Supreme Court hears arguments in Trump 14th Amendment case
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SCOTUS to hear arguments over Trump’s eligibility to return to White House

The Supreme Court will decide if former President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election and his role during the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol could keep him off the 2024 ballot.
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SCOTUS to hear arguments over Trump’s eligibility to return to White House
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Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito questions impact of Colorado Supreme Court ballot decision on other states

Justice Alito pressed former President Trump's lawyer, Jonathan Mitchell, on the ruling in Colorado last December.
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Justice Samuel Alito questions impact of Colorado Supreme Court ballot