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June 29, 2024 at 12:37 AM

Supreme Court limits scope of obstruction charge against Capitol rioters

The Supreme Court ruled that prosecutors went too far in using an obstruction law to charge individuals who took part in the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021.
June 29, 2024 at 12:37 AM
VIDEO: Supreme Court limits scope of obstruction charge against Capitol rioters
June 28, 2024 at 11:36 PM

Supreme Court rules on Jan. 6 Capitol attack

The nation’s highest court has ruled in favor of a police officer involved in the Capitol attack on Jan. 6, 2021.
June 28, 2024 at 11:36 PM
VIDEO: Supreme Court rules on Jan. 6 Capitol attack
June 28, 2024 at 10:39 PM

US Supreme Court ruling may mean good news for some Jan. 6 defendants

The court ruled that the Justice Department may have overstepped by charging some defendants with obstructing an official proceeding for their actions at the capitol on Jan. 6.
June 28, 2024 at 10:39 PM
VIDEO: US Supreme Court ruling may mean good news for some Jan. 6 defendants
June 28, 2024 at 8:39 PM

Dozens of Jan. 6 cases face uncertainty after Supreme Court decision

The Supreme Court's ruling Friday narrowing a key obstruction statute used against more than 300 Jan. 6 defendants could affect dozens of cases brought by prosecutors.
June 28, 2024 at 8:39 PM
Trump supporters clash with police and security forces as people try to storm the US Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 in Washington, DC.
June 28, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Supreme Court rules on Jan. 6 defendant, homeless camping ban

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of a January 6 defendant regarding limitation of charges, while ruling to enforce a ban on homeless people sleeping outside.
June 28, 2024 at 7:00 PM
VIDEO: Supreme Court allows enforcement of ban on homeless camping
June 28, 2024 at 6:42 PM

Supreme Court limits scope of obstruction charge against Capitol rioters, Trump

The Supreme Court on Friday limited the scope of a felony obstruction charge used against Capitol rioters and Donald Trump.
June 28, 2024 at 6:42 PM
Joseph Fischer is a photo released in a criminal complaint.
June 28, 2024 at 6:41 PM

Supreme Court poised to rule in Trump presidential immunity case on Monday

The Supreme Court on Monday is expected to rule in the Trump presidential immunity question.
June 28, 2024 at 6:41 PM
Former President Donald Trump walks on stage to deliver the keynote address at the Faith & Freedom Coalition's Road to Majority Policy Conference in Washington, DC, June 22, 2024.
June 28, 2024 at 6:11 PM

SCOTUS homelessness decision called 'inhumane' by advocates

Homelessness advocates are condemning the Supreme Court's ruling over homeless bans.
June 28, 2024 at 6:11 PM
The U.S. Supreme Court building is seen in Washington,  May 20, 2024.
June 28, 2024 at 6:03 PM

Supreme Court dumps 40-year precedent in major blow to federal regulators

The Supreme Court on Friday ruled to limit the power of federal regulatory agencies, upending a 40-year precedent widely known as the Chevron Doctrine.
June 28, 2024 at 6:03 PM
The U.S. Supreme Court Building is seen, April 23, 2024, in Washington.
June 28, 2024 at 4:59 PM

Major decision expected in Trump immunity case

ABC News' Terry Moran explains how the Supreme Court is set to release new decisions involving Jan. 6, including presidential immunity.
June 28, 2024 at 4:59 PM
VIDEO: Major decision expected in Trump immunity case
June 28, 2024 at 4:51 PM

Supreme Court rules in favor of Jan. 6 defendant in dispute over obstruction charge

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of former Pennsylvania police officer charged for alleged participation in the US Capitol attack, throwing out an obstruction charge against the alleged Jan 6 rioter.
June 28, 2024 at 4:51 PM
VIDEO: Supreme Court rules in favor of Jan. 6 defendant in dispute over obstruction charge
June 28, 2024 at 4:50 PM

SCOTUS sides with alleged Jan. 6 defendant

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of former Pennsylvania police officer charged for his alleged participation in the U.S. Capitol attack.
June 28, 2024 at 4:50 PM
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of former Pennsylvania police officer charged for his alleged participation in the U.S. Capitol attack.
June 28, 2024 at 4:23 PM

Supreme Court says city's homeless camping ban not 'cruel and unusual' punishment

The Supreme Court ruled an Oregon city's ordinance to bar anyone without a permanent residency from sleeping outside doesn't amount to “cruel and unusual” punishment.
June 28, 2024 at 4:23 PM
Growing numbers of homeless people have led to public encampments in cities across America.
June 28, 2024 at 1:08 PM

All eyes on Supreme Court as public awaits major decisions

ABC News’ Terry Moran reports on the Supreme Court, where several major decisions could be released this morning, including a ruling on presidential immunity.
June 28, 2024 at 1:08 PM
VIDEO: All eyes on Supreme Court as public awaits major decisions
June 28, 2024 at 12:16 AM

US Supreme Court issues a decision allowing emergency abortions in Idaho

Despite the U.S. Supreme Court issuing a decision allowing emergency abortions in Idaho, many abortion rights groups criticized Thursday's ruling, saying it was far from a win for abortion rights.
June 28, 2024 at 12:16 AM
VIDEO: US Supreme Court issues a decision allowing emergency abortions in Idaho
June 27, 2024 at 10:46 PM

Supreme Court allows emergency abortion access in Idaho

Despite the state’s near total abortion ban, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of allowing emergency access to continue. Our panel weighs in.
June 27, 2024 at 10:46 PM
VIDEO: Supreme Court allows emergency abortion access in Idaho
June 27, 2024 at 8:58 PM

'We deserve better': Groups react to new SCOTUS abortion ruling

Pro-abortion advocates criticized the U.S. Supreme Court and said its new ruling was not a win for abortion rights.
June 27, 2024 at 8:58 PM
A view of the Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C., June 17, 2024.
June 27, 2024 at 8:45 PM

Supreme Court blocks Purdue Pharma opioid settlement that shields Sackler family

The Supreme Court on Thursday threw out an opioid settlement for Purdue Pharma that would have shielded the Sackler family from personal liability.
June 27, 2024 at 8:45 PM
People line up to get into the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., June 26, 2024.
June 27, 2024 at 8:02 PM

SCOTUS blocks Purdue Pharma opioid settlement

The 5-4 opinion was authored by Justice Neil Gorsuch.
June 27, 2024 at 8:02 PM
SCOTUS blocks Purdue Pharma opioid settlement
June 27, 2024 at 7:10 PM

Supreme Court decision on Idaho abortion case angers advocates on both sides

The decision to send the case back to lower courts leaves many advocates frustrated.
June 27, 2024 at 7:10 PM
VIDEO: Supreme Court decision on Idaho abortion case angers advocates on both sides
June 27, 2024 at 4:16 PM

Supreme Court allows emergency abortion access in Idaho if woman's health at risk

The decision is a temporary win for the Biden administration.
June 27, 2024 at 4:16 PM
VIDEO: Supreme Court allows emergency abortion access in Idaho if woman's health at risk
June 27, 2024 at 4:16 PM

Supreme Court allows emergency abortion access in Idaho when health is at risk

The U.S. Supreme Court decided 5-4 to protect access to emergency abortions in every state, including those with an active ban.
June 27, 2024 at 4:16 PM
VIDEO: Supreme Court allows emergency abortion access in Idaho when health is at risk
June 27, 2024 at 4:14 PM

Supreme Court poised to issue major rulings on presidential immunity, Jan. 6

Supreme Court rulings on hot-button issues, like presidential immunity and Jan. 6, could be handed down when justices meet this week to release opinions.
June 27, 2024 at 4:14 PM
U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, June 24, 2024.
June 27, 2024 at 3:42 PM

Supreme Court allows emergency abortion access in Idaho for now

The Supreme Court says emergency abortion access must be required in Idaho, for now, despite the state's strict ban on the procedure.
June 27, 2024 at 3:42 PM
The Supreme Court, June 26, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
June 27, 2024 at 1:59 PM

SCOTUS mistakenly uploads apparent draft opinion in abortion case

The Supreme Court briefly uploaded a "document" about a case over Idaho's ban on abortions that reportedly indicates the court is poised to require the state to allow emergency access for now.
June 27, 2024 at 1:59 PM
VIDEO: SCOTUS mistakenly uploads apparent draft opinion in abortion case
June 27, 2024 at 12:05 AM

SCOTUS 'inadvertently, briefly' uploads what appears to be abortion case ruling

The espionage trial for Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich began in Russia on Wednesday. U.S. officials have said the case is being used to achieve Kremlin political objectives.
June 27, 2024 at 12:05 AM
VIDEO: Supreme Court 'inadvertently, briefly' uploads what appears to be abortion case ruling
June 26, 2024 at 11:01 PM

Supreme Court appears poised to allow emergency abortions in Idaho

Officials at the Court are saying staffers "inadvertently and briefly" uploaded a document to its website that appeared to be a decision in Idaho's near total abortion ban legal battle.
June 26, 2024 at 11:01 PM
VIDEO: Supreme Court appears poised to allow emergency abortions in Idaho
June 26, 2024 at 11:00 PM

Supreme Court accidentally uploads Idaho abortion ruling

ABC News' Asha Rangappa analyzes what the apparent ruling in Idaho’s near total abortion ban, "inadvertently and briefly" uploaded to the Supreme Court’s website, means.
June 26, 2024 at 11:00 PM
VIDEO: Supreme Court accidentally uploads Idaho abortion ruling
June 26, 2024 at 8:20 PM

SCOTUS agrees with Biden administration in social media challenge

In a 6-3 ruling, the justices of the Supreme Court rejected a First Amendment challenge regarding social media and the spread of misinformation.
June 26, 2024 at 8:20 PM
VIDEO: SCOTUS agrees with Biden administration in social media challenge
June 26, 2024 at 7:48 PM

SCOTUS appears poised to allow emergency abortions in Idaho for now: Report

The Supreme Court "inadvertently" uploaded what it said was a "document' related to a ruling in a yet-to-be-released, high-profile case over Idaho's ban on abortions.
June 26, 2024 at 7:48 PM
Supreme Court is seen on Capitol Hill, April 25, 2024.
June 26, 2024 at 4:26 PM

Supreme Court rejects challenge to Biden admin contact with social media companies

The Supreme Court struck down a Republican-led challenge to the Biden administration's contact with social media companies over misinformation online.
June 26, 2024 at 4:26 PM
The U.S. Supreme Court Building is seen, April 23, 2024, in Washington.
June 26, 2024 at 3:31 PM

Supreme Court rejects challenge to Biden admin's contact with social media companies

The 6-3 opinion was authored by Justice Amy Coney Barrett. Justices Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch dissented.
June 26, 2024 at 3:31 PM
VIDEO: Supreme Court rejects challenge to Biden admin's contact with social media companies
June 26, 2024 at 1:41 PM

Supreme Court expected to issue major rulings

ABC News’ Terry Moran has the latest on the ruling expected to come from the Supreme Court before the end of its term.
June 26, 2024 at 1:41 PM
VIDEO: Supreme Court expected to issue major rulings
June 24, 2024 at 11:02 PM

Supreme Court to weigh in on gender transition care for minors

The case centers around a 15-year-old and her parents, who say the Tennessee law violates the constitution. White House gender policy director Jennifer Klein joins the show to discuss the case.
June 24, 2024 at 11:02 PM
VIDEO: Supreme Court to weigh in on gender transition care for minors
June 24, 2024 at 11:02 PM

Supreme Court agrees to hear case on gender transition care for minors

SCOTUS has agreed to hear challenges to Tennessee's law banning gender transition care for minors. Also, the latest from the Middle East where there are growing threats of a widening war.
June 24, 2024 at 11:02 PM
VIDEO: Supreme Court agrees to hear case on gender transition care for minors
June 24, 2024 at 8:33 PM

Supreme Court to take up case on gender-affirming care for children

The Biden administration is challenging a Tennessee law restricting youth from receiving gender-affirming care. ABC News' Terry Moran has the latest details on what led to the legal battle.
June 24, 2024 at 8:33 PM
VIDEO: Supreme Court to take up case on gender-affirming care for children
June 24, 2024 at 8:22 PM

Supreme Court to review ban on gender-affirming care for minors

The Supreme Court will take up a constitutional challenge to state bans on gender-affirming care for minors.
June 24, 2024 at 8:22 PM
An exterior view of the Supreme Court on June 20, 2024 in Washington, DC.
June 24, 2024 at 4:54 PM

Supreme Court to review ban on gender-affirming care for minors

The Supreme Court announced Monday that it will take up a constitutional challenge to state bans on gender-affirming care for minors in its next term.
June 24, 2024 at 4:54 PM
VIDEO: Supreme Court to review ban on gender-affirming care for minors
June 23, 2024 at 3:52 PM

Major rulings by SCOTUS expected this week

The Supreme Court has 15 cases left to decide, several of which could have an impact on the 2024 election.
June 23, 2024 at 3:52 PM
VIDEO: Major rulings by SCOTUS expected this week
June 22, 2024 at 3:16 PM

Supreme Court upholding gun ban under domestic violence

Both parties on the political spectrum react to the 8-1 decision by the Supreme Court, upholding a ban on guns for those under domestic violence restraining orders.
June 22, 2024 at 3:16 PM
VIDEO: Supreme Court upholding gun ban under domestic violence
June 22, 2024 at 1:21 AM

US Supreme Court votes 8-1 to keep guns out of the hands of domestic abusers

Gun control advocates and domestic abuse victims' rights groups praised a U.S. Supreme Court ruling upholding a federal ban on people under domestic violence restraining orders from owning guns.
June 22, 2024 at 1:21 AM
VIDEO: US Supreme Court votes 8-1 to keep guns out of the hands of domestic abusers
June 22, 2024 at 1:04 AM

Domestic abuse and gun violence survivor reacts to SCOTUS ruling

ABC News’ Phil Lipof speaks with gun violence survivor and advocate Kate Ranta on the Supreme Court’s decision to bar alleged domestic abusers from possessing firearms.
June 22, 2024 at 1:04 AM
VIDEO: Domestic abuse and gun violence survivor reacts to SCOTUS ruling
June 22, 2024 at 12:23 AM

SCOTUS upholds law banning domestic abusers from owning guns

Plus, our panel looks at new laws banning cell phones in schools.
June 22, 2024 at 12:23 AM
VIDEO: SCOTUS upholds law banning domestic abusers from owning guns
June 21, 2024 at 11:12 PM

Gun control groups hail Supreme Court decision upholding gun ban for domestic abusers

The Supreme Court's 8-1 decision to restrict firearms to people with domestic violence restraining orders is seen by many as a common sense method to curbing shootings.
June 21, 2024 at 11:12 PM
In this Nov. 7, 2023, file photo, Angela Ferrell-Zabala, Executive Director of Moms Demand Action, speaks during a rally at the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C.
June 21, 2024 at 9:18 PM

The Supreme Court rejects a settlement in a water dispute between New Mexico and Texas

The Supreme Court has rejected a settlement between Western states over the management of one of North America’s longest rivers
June 21, 2024 at 9:18 PM
FILE - Low water levels are pictured July 10, 2021, at Elephant Butte Reservoir near Truth or Consequences, N.M. The Supreme Court on Friday, June 21, 2024, has rejected a settlement between Western states over the management of one of North America's longest rivers. The 5-4 decision rebuffs an agreement that had come recommended by a federal judge overseeing the case over how New Mexico, Texas and Colorado must share water from the Rio Grande. (AP Photo/Susan Montoya Bryan, File)
June 21, 2024 at 6:19 PM

Supreme Court says domestic abusers can be temporarily disarmed

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday upheld a federal ban on firearms for domestic violence offenders.
June 21, 2024 at 6:19 PM
An exterior view of the Supreme Court on June 20, 2024 in Washington, DC.
June 21, 2024 at 3:51 PM

Supreme Court upholds ban on guns for those with domestic violence restraining orders

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled 8-1 in favor of a gun control law used for the protection of victims of domestic violence.
June 21, 2024 at 3:51 PM
VIDEO: US Supreme Court upholds ban on guns under domestic violence restraining orders
June 21, 2024 at 3:01 PM

Supreme Court upholds ban on guns for domestic abusers

The 8-1 opinion was authored by Chief Justice John Roberts. Justice Clarence Thomas dissented.
June 21, 2024 at 3:01 PM
VIDEO: Supreme Court upholds ban on guns for domestic abusers
June 21, 2024 at 2:00 PM

SCOTUS sides with government in major tax law case

The Supreme Court ruled in a major tax case that the federal government can tax Americans’ foreign income from U.S.-held companies doing business overseas.
June 21, 2024 at 2:00 PM
VIDEO: SCOTUS sides with government in major tax law case
June 21, 2024 at 11:32 AM

Supreme Court upholds Trump-era tax on foreign earnings

The ruling preserves a major source of federal government revenue.
June 21, 2024 at 11:32 AM
Visitors pose for photographs outside the U.S. Supreme Court, June 18, 2024, in Washington.