Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Ruth Bader Ginsburg was only the second female Supreme Court Justice after Sandra Day O'Connor. She's also the first Jewish woman to serve on the court. Nominated by President Bill Clinton in 1993, she went on to represent the liberal wing of the court, writing many notable opinions. Before joining the court she was a figurehead in the women's rights movement, advocating on behalf of many gender equality cases. She died on September 18, 2020.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Abortion Comments During 1993 Confirmation Go Viral
The clip, which shows a 60-year-old Ginsburg, was filmed during her Supreme Court confirmation hearings back in 1993, when she made the legal case for abortion.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Wants Two Abortion-Rights Groups Labelled Terrorists
The Georgia representative released a video explaining the action she wants taken against Jane's Revenge and Ruth Sent Us.
Why Are Catholics Under Fire Over Roe V. Wade?
The religion, and those on the Supreme Court who follow it, have come under scrutiny amid reported plans to roll back abortion rights.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg's 'Cult of Personality' Doomed Roe v. Wade—Experts
Ginsburg's death in late 2020 led then President Donald Trump to fill her seat with Amy Coney Barrett.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Quoted Twice in Supreme Court Roe v. Wade Ruling
In 1992, Ginsburg argued that Roe v. Wade "halted a political process that was moving in a reform direction."
Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Warning About Roe v. Wade Came True
The late Supreme Court judge had expressed concerns that the landmark ruling would be open to attacks due to how it was structured.
U.S. Navy to Launch Ship Named for Late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro said that it was an "absolute honor" to name USNS Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the last day of Women's History Month.
The Baseless 'Recusal' Attack on Clarence Thomas
Many judges are married to people who work in politics and public policy, and they frequently decide cases on which their spouses have opined.
Sonia Sotomayor Appears to Take Up the Women's Rights Mantle Left by RBG
Justice Sotomayor called the Texas six-week abortion ban case "a disaster for the rule of law and a grave disservice to women in Texas."
One Year On, Amy Coney Barrett Is About To Play Crucial Role on Abortion
The Supreme Court is set to take up two cases that could have major implications on the future of abortion access.
Supreme Court Justices Insist They Aren't Partisan. Americans Disagree
A new poll found that 62 percent of respondents believed the Court's decisions are driven by politics rather than the U.S. Constitution and the law.
Critics Slam Katie Couric's 'Indefensible' Editing of RBG Interview
Couric admits in her new book that she edited out remarks critical of those kneeling for the national anthem.
Brett Kavanaugh Is Supreme Court's Ideological Median as New Term Begins
Kavanaugh found himself in the court's majority more than any other justice during the last judicial term.
Sonia Sotomayor Exposes the Lie of an 'Apolitical' Supreme Court
There are now foxes guarding the marble palace henhouse.
Abortion Rights and Women's Equal Citizenship
The Supreme Court will review the constitutionality of a Mississippi ban on pre-viability abortions in Dobbs v. Jackson this upcoming term.
Trey Gowdy Slams Democrats for 'Dishonest Efforts to Denigrate' Amy Coney B
Bernie Sanders feared Barrett's appointment would imperil the Affordable Care Act, while others on the left feared Barrett's religious affiliations would harm her jurisprudence.
The Progressive Panic Over Justice Breyer
As the Court has moved rightward, it has come under increased scrutiny from liberals and progressives who once accepted its decisions.
Ted Cruz Calls Out Law Student Who Ambushed Him on Camera as Ignorant
The Republican senator was confronted after a press conference during which he spoke out against "court packing."
McConnell Told Trump to Nominate Amy Coney Barrett on Night of RBG's Death
"You've gotta nominate Amy Coney Barrett," Mitch McConnell allegedly told President Donald Trump after the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
With Amy Coney Barrett Confirmed, Does John Roberts Still Matter?
The Supreme Court's move rightward makes the Chief Justice's role less relevant, but don't underestimate Roberts' ability to maneuver.
Joe Biden Once Said Packing the Supreme Court Was a Bonehead Idea
Biden, who once said he was staunchly opposed the idea of court packing, has avoided giving a clear answer on what he'd do if elected as president in less than three weeks.
A Conservative Legal Movement Rose Alongside Ginsburg. Barrett Is Its Apex
With her solid footing in the two most prominent legal institutions of the political right, Judge Amy Coney Barrett could become the antithesis of the icon she was tapped to replace.
GOP Senator Dismisses Concerns That Barrett Will Vote Against Obamacare
"They're very well-versed in the stuff they make up," Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana said.
Judge Amy Coney Barrett Is the Right Nominee for This Moment
As a former law clerk of hers, I am one of the many people who models his life on Judge Barrett's.
McConnell's Rush to Confirm Barrett Ignores Crucial Questions of Principle
The Senate majority leader's "checkerboard" approach will not end well for the Supreme Court, or for the Republicans.
Most Voters Want SCOTUS Seat to be Filled by Election Winner: Poll
A new survey from ABC News and The Washington Post found that 52 percent of voters opposed an immediate SCOTUS appointment.
The Abortion Opportunity for Amy Coney Barrett's Confirmation Hearings
Barrett's hearings could take an important first step toward withdrawing the Court from the political battlefield that it has entered.
What Happened With Merrick Garland? What McConnell, Trump Said in 2016
A look back at what Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Trump and others said about Obama's Supreme Court nominee back in 2016.
Fox News Host Calls GOP Senator 'Disingenuous' About Amy Coney Barrett
"Aren't you in fact counting on Justice Barrett to—to either end or restrict Roe v. Wade, and wouldn't you be terribly disappointed if she failed to do that?" Chris Wallace asked Senator Ben Sasse.
Former People of Praise Member Wants to Testify at Amy Barrett Hearing
Ahead of Barrett's confirmation hearings on Monday, People of Praise sent a letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee asking them to allow testimony about the Christian group of which Barrett is reportedly a member.
