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May 1, 2024 at 4:17 PM

Justice Stephen Breyer's blunt message to Supreme Court conservatives: 'Slow down'

As the Supreme Court prepares to release major rulings in a historic series of cases, retired Justice Stephen Breyer pulls back the curtain on the embattled institution.
May 1, 2024 at 4:17 PM
Retired Associate Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer sits down with ABC News Senior Washington Reporter Devin Dwyer for a wide-ranging interview on his new book, "Reading the Constitution: Why I Chose Pragmatism, Not Textualism."
April 30, 2024 at 11:49 AM

'Surprising' and 'disturbing': Legal experts react to SCOTUS on Trump immunity case

Legal experts weigh in on the "surprising" arguments at the Supreme Court on Donald Trump's claim of presidential immunity from criminal prosecution.
April 30, 2024 at 11:49 AM
This artist sketch depicts Michael Dreeben, counselor to Special Counsel Jack Smith as he argues before the Supreme Court in Washington, Apr. 25, 2024.
April 30, 2024 at 12:14 AM

Supreme Court rejects Musk appeal over social media posts that must be approved by Tesla

The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Elon Musk over a settlement with securities regulators that requires him to get approval in advance of some social media posts that relate to Tesla, the electric vehicle company he leads
April 30, 2024 at 12:14 AM
FILE - Elon Musk arrives at the 10th Breakthrough Prize Ceremony at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, April 13, 2024. The Republican-controlled House Judiciary Committee published a staff report on Wednesday, April 18, disclosing dozens of decisions by Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, ordering X to suspend or remove around 150 user profiles from its platform in recent years. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP file)
April 29, 2024 at 12:55 AM

Supreme Court hears Trump’s claim on ‘absolute immunity’

ABC News’ Aaron Katersky reports on the latest developments from Donald Trump’s hush money trial on “This Week.”
April 29, 2024 at 12:55 AM
VIDEO: Supreme Court hears Trump’s claim on ‘absolute immunity’
April 28, 2024 at 12:59 PM

Could a president stage a coup? And 9 more key moments from Trump's immunity hearing

Here are 10 key moments and exchanges from Trump's immunity hearing before the Supreme Court
April 28, 2024 at 12:59 PM
Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump speaks as he arrives at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta, GA, April 10, 2024.
April 26, 2024 at 7:45 PM

Supreme Court justices discuss Trump’s presidential immunity claim

ABC News senior national correspondent Terry Moran discusses potential outcomes in historic Trump SCOTUS hearing.
April 26, 2024 at 7:45 PM
VIDEO: Supreme Court justices discuss Trump’s presidential immunity claim
April 26, 2024 at 2:08 PM

Supreme Court justices hear historic case on presidential immunity

The Supreme Court justices are now weighing Donald Trump’s unprecedented claim that presidents have absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for any actions tied to their official duties.
April 26, 2024 at 2:08 PM
VIDEO: Supreme Court justices hear historic case on presidential immunity
April 26, 2024 at 10:38 AM

5 takeaways from historic Supreme Court arguments on Trump's immunity claim

Here are 5 takeaways from Trump's immunity case before the Supreme Court, which heard arguments on Thursday
April 26, 2024 at 10:38 AM
The Supreme Court in Washington, DC, March 31, 2021. Justices later in the day will hear arguments via teleconference in NCAA v. Alston. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is asking the court to overturn a ruling that lets member schools offer student athletes more in education-related compensation as it tries to preserve what it sees as the amateur nature of college sports.
April 25, 2024 at 8:41 PM

The Supreme Court hears oral arguments over presidential immunity in Jan. 6 case

ABC News senior national correspondent Terry Moran, chief justice correspondent Pierre Thomas and Supreme Court contributor Kate Shaw preview what is in contention in the historic case.
April 25, 2024 at 8:41 PM
VIDEO: The Supreme Court hears oral arguments over presidential immunity in Jan. 6 case
April 25, 2024 at 2:02 PM

Supreme Court hears Trump's 'absolute immunity' claim, shape of presidency at stake

The Supreme Court is taking up the monumental question of whether a former president turned GOP nominee can be criminally prosecuted for his efforts to stay in power.
April 25, 2024 at 2:02 PM
President Donald Trump speaks in the Brady Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, Nov. 5, 2020.
April 24, 2024 at 8:18 PM

Supreme Court fractured over Idaho ban and emergency abortion access

The Supreme Court will decide whether a federal law governing emergency care protects hospital access to abortion when a woman’s health is at risk.
April 24, 2024 at 8:18 PM
The Supreme Court of the United States is seen in Washington, March 26, 2024.
April 24, 2024 at 7:43 PM

Supreme Court weighs decision on Idaho abortion ban

Senior Washington correspondent Devin Dwyer gives the latest on the case before the high court.
April 24, 2024 at 7:43 PM
VIDEO: Supreme Court's pending decision regarding Idaho Abortion ban
April 24, 2024 at 1:26 PM

Supreme Court hears case surrounding Idaho abortion ban

This is the first time the Supreme Court is considering the scope of a state’s abortion ban since overturning Roe v. Wade.
April 24, 2024 at 1:26 PM
VIDEO: Supreme Court hears case surrounding Idaho abortion ban
April 24, 2024 at 11:05 AM

How the Supreme Court stepping into 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.
April 24, 2024 at 11:05 AM
The Supreme Court of the United States is seen at sunset, Jan. 27, 2022 in Washington, DC
April 22, 2024 at 11:58 PM

With homelessness on the rise, Supreme Court to weigh bans on sleeping outdoors

The Supreme Court is wrestling with major questions about the growing issue of homelessness as it considers whether cities can ban people from sleeping outside when shelter space is lacking
April 22, 2024 at 11:58 PM
Activists demonstrate at the Supreme Court as the justices consider a challenge to rulings that found punishing people for sleeping outside when shelter space is lacking amounts to unconstitutional cruel and unusual punishment, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, April 22, 2024. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
April 22, 2024 at 9:59 PM

Supreme Court to weigh in on criminalization of homelessness

Oral arguments are expected in the Supreme Court after a lower court in Los Angeles found the punishment of unhoused people to be “cruel, unusual and unconstitutional.”
April 22, 2024 at 9:59 PM
VIDEO: Supreme Court to weigh in on criminalization of homelessness
April 22, 2024 at 9:12 PM

Supreme Court hears case on homeless camping ban

An ordinance in Grants Pass, Oregon, barred people without a permanent residence from sleeping outside.
April 22, 2024 at 9:12 PM
An ordinance in Grants Pass, Oregon, barred people without a permanent residence from sleeping outside.
April 22, 2024 at 8:03 PM

Supreme Court appears to favor Oregon city in dispute over homeless camping ban

An ordinance barred people without a permanent residence from sleeping outside.
April 22, 2024 at 8:03 PM
Homeless rights activists hold a rally outside of the U.S. Supreme Court, Apr. 22, 2024, in Washington.
April 22, 2024 at 7:19 PM

Supreme Court to decide if ban on homeless encampments is 'cruel and unusual'

The Supreme Court will decide whether civil and criminal penalties applied to homeless people for camping in public areas constitutes cruel and unusual punishment.
April 22, 2024 at 7:19 PM
Unhoused residents of Grants Pass, Ore., camp in Tussing Park along the Rogue River.
April 22, 2024 at 6:06 PM

Supreme Court seems torn over ban on homeless encampments

Two federal courts put the measure on hold after finding it “cruel and unusual punishment” under the Eighth Amendment to ticket people with no alternative to survive.
April 22, 2024 at 6:06 PM
VIDEO: Supreme Court seems torn over ban on homeless encampments
April 22, 2024 at 5:31 PM

Supreme Court’s ruling on homelessness could have major implications across US

The case is the most significant legal dispute over homelessness in more than 40 years. The Supreme Court's decision is expected by the end of June.
April 22, 2024 at 5:31 PM
VIDEO: Supreme Court’s ruling on homelessness could have major implications across US
April 22, 2024 at 2:55 PM

Supreme Court will take up 'ghost guns' case next term

The Supreme Court said Monday it would take up the issue of "ghost guns" next term.
April 22, 2024 at 2:55 PM
The United States Supreme Court building is seen as in Washington, D.C., Oct. 4, 2023.
April 22, 2024 at 2:50 PM

Supreme Court to hear high-stakes case on homeless encampments

Supreme Court justices will confront the issue over homeless encampments and the punitive steps cities like Grants Pass, Oregon, are increasingly taking to address them.
April 22, 2024 at 2:50 PM
VIDEO: Supreme Court to hear high-stakes case on homeless encampments
April 22, 2024 at 1:15 AM

SCOTUS to hear appeal over lower court ruling on homeless case

A lower court in Los Angeles found punishing homeless individuals for sleeping outside to be cruel and unusual, and therefore unconstitutional. The Supreme Court hears an appeal to this on Monday.
April 22, 2024 at 1:15 AM
VIDEO: SCOTUS to hear appeal over lower court ruling on homeless case
April 21, 2024 at 9:00 PM

‘There aren’t easy answers’ to the political divide in US: Stephen Breyer

ABC News’ Jonathan Karl interviews retired Supreme Court justice Stephen Breyer on “This Week.”
April 21, 2024 at 9:00 PM
VIDEO: 1-on-1 with Stephen Breyer
April 21, 2024 at 8:56 PM

Retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer: ‘I've not seen politics in the court’

In an extended conversation with “This Week” co-anchor Jonathan Karl, retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer discusses his judicial philosophy and his new book, "Reading the Constitution.”
April 21, 2024 at 8:56 PM
VIDEO: Retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer: ‘I've not seen politics in the court’
April 21, 2024 at 5:03 PM

Stephen Breyer insists politics don't play a role in Supreme Court's decisions

Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is pushing back on claims that the institution has become increasingly political amid rulings on Trump, abortion and more
April 21, 2024 at 5:03 PM
Justice Stephen Breyer appears on ABC News This Week.
April 21, 2024 at 1:51 PM

3 major cases to be heard before the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments for cases concerning abortion rights, homelessness and presidential immunity.
April 21, 2024 at 1:51 PM
VIDEO: 3 major cases to be heard before the Supreme Court
April 18, 2024 at 2:06 AM

Supreme Court to weigh in on criminalization of homelessness

ABC News’ Devin Dwyer explores the criminalization of homelessness as communities use punitive measures to clear encampments. The Supreme Court tackles the case next week.
April 18, 2024 at 2:06 AM
VIDEO: Supreme Court to weigh in on criminalization of homelessness
April 17, 2024 at 4:38 PM

Supreme Court makes it easier to sue for job discrimination over forced transfers

The Supreme Court has made it easier for workers who are transferred from one job to another against their will to pursue job discrimination claims under federal civil rights law, even when they are not demoted or docked pay
April 17, 2024 at 4:38 PM
FILE - The Supreme Court is seen in Washington, March 7, 2024. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
April 17, 2024 at 2:55 PM

Supreme Court justices divided over charges against some January 6th protesters

Justices at the Supreme Court appear divided over whether the U.S. government can bring felony obstruction charges against Jan. 6 protesters and former President Donald Trump.
April 17, 2024 at 2:55 PM
VIDEO: Supreme Court justices divided over charges against some January 6th protesters
April 17, 2024 at 9:54 AM

SCOTUS appears divided on case that could upend felony charges against Jan. 6 rioters

The Supreme Court on Tuesday heard a case that could invalidate felony charges for more than 300 individuals connected to the Capitol riot -- including Donald Trump.
April 17, 2024 at 9:54 AM
The US Supreme Court in Washington on June 29, 2023.
April 16, 2024 at 2:20 PM

Supreme Court allows Idaho’s ban on gender affirming care for minors to be enforced

The court did not weigh in on the merits of the law, but the conservative majority said it can be enforced while a lawsuit moves forward.
April 16, 2024 at 2:20 PM
VIDEO: Supreme Court allows Idaho’s ban on gender affirming care for minors to be enforced
April 16, 2024 at 10:15 AM

Supreme Court allows Idaho to enforce ban on gender-affirming care for minors

A divided Supreme Court on Monday allowed Idaho to proceed with enforcement of a new law aimed at prohibiting gender-affirming care for minors.
April 16, 2024 at 10:15 AM
The Supreme Court is seen in Washington, D.C., March 26, 2024.
April 11, 2024 at 9:36 PM

Supreme Court weighs in on homeless rights dispute

ABC News’ Devin Dwyer discusses the homelessness epidemic and how law enforcement is attempting to clear out encampments.
April 11, 2024 at 9:36 PM
VIDEO: Supreme Court weighs in on homeless rights dispute
April 10, 2024 at 2:48 PM

Arizona Supreme Court allows 160-year-old near-total abortion ban

The state's Supreme Court has allowed a near-total abortion ban from 1864 to go into effect, only permitting care to save the life of the mother.
April 10, 2024 at 2:48 PM
VIDEO: Arizona Supreme Court allows 160-year-old near-total abortion ban
April 9, 2024 at 3:14 PM

Special counsel urges Supreme Court to reject Trump's immunity claim in new filing

The special counsel's office filed its brief urging the Supreme Court to reject former President Donald Trump's appeal claiming he should be immune from prosecution.
April 9, 2024 at 3:14 PM
The special counsel's office filed its brief urging the Supreme Court to reject former President Donald Trump's appeal claiming he should be immune from prosecution.
1 month ago

5 takeaways as Supreme Court questions sweeping challenge to abortion pill access

Here are key takeaways from the Supreme Court arguments over access to the abortion pill mifepristone
1 month ago
Abortion-rights groups march outside the Supreme Court, March 26, 2024, in Washington.
1 month ago

Supreme Court hears arguments on abortion pill restrictions

Justices seemed skeptical of the effort to further restrict the drug mifepristone, used in more than half of abortions in the U.S.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Supreme Court hears arguments on abortion pill restrictions
1 month ago

13 protesters arrested near Supreme Court ahead of abortion pill arguments

Capitol Police on Tuesday morning arrested 13 protesters who were demonstrating against the Supreme Court's examination of the abortion pill restrictions.
1 month ago
Abortion-rights activists are arrested by U.S. Capitol police as their protest outside of the Supreme Court during a rally March 26, 2024, in Washington.
1 month ago

Supreme Court examines abortion pill restrictions in high-stakes challenge to FDA

The Supreme Court weighs the future of the abortion pill mifepristone on Tuesday as the justices hear arguments over whether the FDA lawfully relaxed drug restrictions.
1 month ago
People protest in response to the Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organization ruling in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington. D.C., June 24, 2022.
1 month ago

Supreme Court set to hear arguments over abortion pill

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on Tuesday over whether the Food and Drug Administration lawfully relaxed restrictions to make it easier to access the abortion pill mifepristone.
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The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on Tuesday over whether the Food and Drug Administration lawfully relaxed restrictions to make it easier to access the abortion pill mifepristone.
1 month ago

Trump makes argument to Supreme Court about why he deserves presidential immunity

Trump on Tuesday formally made his case to the Supreme Court for why he should be granted sweeping presidential immunity from criminal prosecution
1 month ago
Former U.S. President Donald Trump looks on at a campaign event in Waterford Township, Michigan, U.S., February 17, 2024.  REUTERS/Rebecca Cook
1 month ago

Senate committee advances SCOTUS ethics bill after alleged justice misconduct

The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday voted to advance legislation that would require the U.S. Supreme Court to adopt a binding code of ethics
1 month ago
From left, Senate Judiciary Committee ranking member Sen. Lindsey Graham, Chairman Richard Durbin and Sen. Dianne Feinstein, hold a committee business meeting to debate Supreme Court ethics reform in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill, July 20, 2023 in Washington, D.C. The committee is considering an amendment that would impose a code of conduct for justices of the Supreme Court.
1 month ago

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.
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Peter Navarro, former White House trade adviser, arrives at federal court, Aug. 30, 2023, in Washington.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Supreme Court hears freedom of speech cases on social media platforms
2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Supreme Court rules on social media case
2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
The U.S. Supreme Court is seen on June 23, 2023 in Washington, D.C.
2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
Jena Griswold, Colorado secretary of state, speaks with members of the media outside the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC, US, on Feb. 8, 2024.
2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
Migrants wait to be processed by the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol after they crossed the Rio Grande and entered the U.S. from Mexico, Oct. 19, 2023, in Eagle Pass, Texas.