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Supreme Court weighs race factor in Virginia gerrymandering case

The Supreme Court today waded into a long-running dispute over the use of race as a factor in drawing Virginia’s state legislative districts.

House ethics bill would require Supreme Court to adopt code of conduct

Congress is trying to force the U.S. Supreme Court to hold justices accountable to standards of ethics and good behavior in this politically-polarized “MeToo” era.

Supreme Court punts on taxpayer funding for historic preservation of churches

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to review a New Jersey case in which churches have been barred from receiving tax dollars meant for historic preservation.

Supreme Court grapples with cross on public land in major First Amendment case

Supreme Court to decide fate of cross-shaped WWI memorial in Maryland

The Supreme Court hears arguments on whether a 40-foot Bladensburg, Maryland, cross-shaped war memorial violates the First Amendment. Should it be taken down?

Supreme Court limits states' abilities to seize property in criminal cases

The court ruled unanimously in the case of Tyson Timbs, a recovering opioid addict whose Land Rover was seized after a felony drug conviction.

Supreme Court unanimously rules to limit states' ability to seize private property involved in a crime

The Supreme Court moved to limit states’ ability to seize private property involved in a crime, saying the forfeitures are subject to protection against excessive fines.

After missing arguments for first time in 25 years, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg returns

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg checked off another box in her recovery Tuesday, returning for the Supreme Court's first oral arguments this February.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Supreme Court hears wine retailer challenge to Tennessee liquor law

Justices weigh Tennessee's residency requirements for alcohol retail licenses.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has cancerous tumors removed in lung surgery

The Supreme Court Justice had malignant nodules removed in surgery.

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has cancerous tumors removed in lung surgery but 'is resting comfortably'

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.

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.

Meet all of the sitting Supreme Court justices ahead of the new term

More about the nine justices on the nation's highest court.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Trump tweets about a Kavanaugh accuser referred to Justice Department by Republican Senator for making up claims

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.

Republican calls for Kavanaugh accuser, lawyer to face criminal investigation

Sen. Chuck Grassley is asking the Department of Justice to investigate.

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.

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.

Feds charge NY man with threatening two US senators for supporting Kavanaugh

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."

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.

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.

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.

Meet the Supreme Court justices

Meet all of the sitting Supreme Court justices ahead of the new term.

Poll finds majority of Americans favor further investigation of Kavanaugh

Plus, a look at how the controversial confirmation process could affect the midterm elections.

Women lead support for further investigation of Kavanaugh (POLL)

A new ABC News/Washington Post Poll.

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.

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.

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.

FBI director defends Kavanaugh background investigation

Justice Brett Kavanaugh makes his Supreme Court debut

Kavanaugh was present for the Supreme Court's first day of arguments.

Kavanaugh to hear his 1st oral arguments as Supreme Court justice

Newly sworn-in Justice Kavanaugh will hear oral arguments for two cases Tuesday.

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.