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- 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 - Oct 10
FBI director defends Kavanaugh background investigation
Chris Wray defended his agency's supplemental background investigation of Brett Kavanaugh as decades-old allegations of sexual assault threatened to derail his nomination to the Supreme Court.
Oct 10 - Oct 9
Justice Brett Kavanaugh makes his Supreme Court debut
Kavanaugh was present for the Supreme Court's first day of arguments.
Oct 9 - Oct 9
Kavanaugh to hear his 1st oral arguments as Supreme Court justice
Newly sworn-in Justice Kavanaugh will hear oral arguments for two cases Tuesday.
Oct 9 - Oct 9
White House holds ceremony for Brett Kavanaugh
President Donald Trump participated in a swearing-in event for the new Supreme Court justice.
Oct 9 - Oct 9
Trumps swears in Kavanaugh in public ceremony
Justice Brett Kavanaugh is taking his seat on the Supreme Court Tuesday after the president showcased his nominee at the White House.
Oct 9 - Oct 9
SPECIAL REPORT: Brett Kavanaugh sworn-in as Supreme Court Justice
"My goal is to be a great justice for all Americans and for all of America," Kavanaugh said.
Oct 9 - Oct 9
Brett Kavanaugh has ceremonial swearing-in at the White House
Kavanaugh was officially sworn in as associate justice by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts on Saturday.
Oct 9 - Oct 9
Trump apologizes 'on behalf of the nation' to Kavanaugh during swearing-in, claims he was 'proven innocent'
President Trump called controversy over Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court confirmation a "disgraceful situation, brought about by people that are evil."
Oct 9 - Oct 8
Kavanaugh officially ready to sit on Supreme Court
After a contentious confirmation battle, Brett Kavanaugh fills a seat on the Supreme Court on which Americans are still sharply divided.
Oct 8 - Oct 8
'Evil' people to blame for Kavanaugh controversy: Trump
Trump spoke of the newest Supreme Court justice during a speech in Florida.
Oct 8 - Oct 8
President Trump calls controversy around Kavanaugh confirmation 'a disgrace'
Brett Kavanaugh gets sworn in as a Supreme Court justice; Trump says that how Democrats dealt with nomination process was "atrocious" and "a disgrace."
Oct 8 - Oct 8
Kavanaugh headed for swearing-in ceremony with president
Justice Brett Kavanaugh was officially sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts Saturday, but will head to the White House for a ceremony with President Trump Monday.
Oct 8 - Oct 8
Kavanaugh accuser has been 're-victimized' since coming forward with story, she says
Julie Swetnick, the third woman to accuse Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct, said she is "disgusted and appalled" by the attacks.
Oct 8 - Oct 8
Post Supreme Court fight: let’s figure out our common values: COLUMN
"With malice towards none, with charity for all"
Oct 8 - Oct 7
Kavanaugh is sworn in as Supreme Court justice
He prepares to take his seat after facing angry protestors, fierce opposition, and threats to open an investigation into accusations of sexual misconduct.
Oct 7 - Oct 7
ANALYSIS: Kavanaugh confirmation marks triumph of tribalism
In an episode with no shortage of losers, tribalism came out on top.
Oct 7 - Oct 7
Kellyanne Conway: Justice Kavanaugh 'should not be seen as tainted'
Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway is interviewed on "This Week" about Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation to the Supreme Court.
Oct 7 - Oct 7
Senate Dem: Justice Kavanaugh will have 'a big asterisk after his name'
Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, discusses Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court confirmation with Jonathan Karl on "This Week."
Oct 7 - Oct 7
Brett Kavanaugh confirmed as Supreme Court Justice
Protesters rallied on Capitol Hill and around the country as the Senate voted to confirm Kavaunagh.
Oct 7 - Oct 7
Protesters swarm Washington on day of Kavanaugh vote
They're hitting the streets hours before the final Senate vote to confirm.
Oct 7