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.
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.
Adam Schiff: Abolishing Electoral College an 'Overdue Constitutional Change
Schiff said that while he supports "doing away with" the Electoral College, "discrete changes" to the Constitution that attack Citizens United are much more likely to happen.
The Biden-Harris Radical Scheme to Pack the Supreme Court
Court-packing will lead America to a very dangerous dead end.
'How Good Is Your Word?': S.C. Senate Candidate Harrison Calls Out Graham
"Your promise was that no judicial nominee should be approved during the last year of an election," Harrison told Graham during their first debate.
Kate McKinnon's SNL Tribute to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
McKinnon paid a touching tribute to the late feminist icon in Saturday Night Live's 46th season premiere.
Online Retailers Observe 'Exponential' Rise in RBG, ACB Merchandise
Consumer searches for Ruth Bader Ginsburg-themed merchandise exceeded 17,000 on one platform the day after her death.
Romney Posts Photo With Judge Barrett, Touting Her 'Impressive Background'
"It was a very excellent opportunity for me to understand the judicial philosophy of Judge Barrett," the Utah Republican said after the meeting.
Yearning for an Independent Federal Judiciary
When every judicial vacancy—particularly those at the highest level—touches off titanic and existential battles among the political parties, that is one of the surest signs that we've lost our way.
Notre Dame Law Students Are Excited for Judge Barrett's SCOTUS Nomination
Students are excited to see Judge Amy Coney Barrett's name nominated for the Supreme Court in a move that will shake up the exclusively Ivy League bench.
Amy Coney Barrett 'Notorious A.C.B.' Shirts Offered by Senate Committee
The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) posted a tweet peddling shirts with "Notorious A.C.B." on them moments after President Donald Trump announced Barrett was his Supreme Court nominee.
