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Same-Sex Couples Denied Full Marriage Benefits in Texas
The Supreme Court let stand a lower court ruling that lets the state take away spousal benefits under employee insurance plans.
All the Times SCOTUS Has Ruled on LGBT Rights
The Supreme Court has ruled on LGBT rights eight times.
What the Supreme Court is Doing This Year Under Trump
The Supreme Court will tackle President Donald Trump's travel ban, gay civil rights and partisan gerrymandering.
'Flaming Feminist' Ginsburg: Court 'Will Be Momentous'
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a self-described "flaming feminist litigator," is ready to leave it all on the bench in the upcoming Supreme Court term.
Trump Travel Ban Called 'Sanctioned Discrimination'
Muslim-American leaders and allies urged the Supreme Court to rule against Trump's executive orders in the fall.
Anthony Kennedy to Stay on Supreme Court
Justice Anthony Kennedy did not issue a news release Monday about retiring, indicating he'll remain the swing vote on the bench.
Gravel to Gavel: SCOTUS to Decide Church-State Case
Here are the basic facts you need to know to understand Trinity Lutheran Church of Columbia, Inc. v. Comer.
The U.S. Supreme Court's Legitimacy is at Stake
Playing politics with the Supreme Court is ultimately damaging for everyone.
White House Daily Briefing, February 9
On Wednesday, Trump celebrated the swearing in of Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
Trump Victory Threatens Abortion Rights
Access to abortion will be increasingly restricted through aggressive regulation.
Trump Is Confused About Abortion, Marriage Equality
Does Trump realize that his approach to judicial nominations puts marriage equality at risk?
Supreme Court Rejects Two New Abortion Cases
The court let stand lower court rulings that blocked restrictions on doctors who perform abortions in Mississippi and Wisconsin a day after the court struck down a similar measure in Texas.
Why the Supreme Court Abortion Ruling's a Very Big Deal
In a strongly worded opinion, the Court wrote that the 2013 law imposed an "undue burden" on women seeking to exercise their constitutional right to an abortion.
Bathroom Law May Bring Transgender Rights to SCOTUS
Conservative officials from 11 states sued the federal government on Wednesday to overturn a directive that transgender students be allowed to use the bathroom matching their gender identity.
SCOTUS Rejects Challenge in 'One Person, One Vote' Case
The vote could have shifted influence in state legislative races away from urban areas that tend to be racially diverse.
Supreme Court Split Over Obamacare and Contraception
A 4-4 split looms over a legal challenge launched by Christian groups.
Two GOP Senators Will Consider Garland—After Election
Utah's Orrin Hatch and Arizona's Jeff Flake are members of the Judiciary Committee that would hold any confirmation hearings.
Blocking Garland Is Latest Act of GOP Self-Destruction
Stiff-arming Garland is yet another in the long series of actions that unleashed the Trump-ism that Republicans so fear.
Obama Nominates Merrick Garland to U.S. Supreme Court
"I've selected a nominee who is widely recognized not only as one of America's sharpest legal minds but as someone who brings to his work a spirit of decency, modesty, integrity, evenhandedness and excellence," Obama said.
Supreme Court Closely Divided in Texas Abortion Case
The Court's first major abortion case in nearly a decade challenges a Texas law imposing strict regulations on clinics and doctors.
Will Obama's SCOTUS Choice Put Hillary in a Bind?
Clinton would come under enormous political pressure to re-nominate Obama's nominee if the Republicans hold no hearings.
Where I Differ With Obama Over Scalia's Replacement
The Supreme Court is meant to adhere to the letter of the law, not to draw on life experiences.
Justice Thomas Asks First Questions in 10 Years
The court's only black justice grilled a government attorney over cases involving the Second Amendment and domestic violence.
Scalia's Funniest Dissent: What Is Golf?
The Supreme Court was asked to decide: Does a disabled golfer using a golf cart enjoy an unfair advantage?
Financial Backgrounds of the Short-Listed New Justices
How much do the top six names heading for Scalia's vacancy on the Supreme Court currently earn?
How a New Justice Could Change Our Elections
From Citizens United to redistricting and voter fraud, the Supreme Court could radically alter how we vote.
Obama's SCOTUS Plan: Indisputable Qualifications
"The Constitution is pretty clear about what is supposed to happen now," the president said on Tuesday.
Who Could Replace Antonin Scalia?
The most likely choice or the most ideologically pure? Obama will face a tough fight either way.
Scalia: Conservatives Have More to Lose by Delay
If Republicans refuse to act on a well-qualified nominee, Senate Democrats will refuse to move any other item of business.
Replacing Scalia—Could Obama Make a Recess Appointment?
The Constitution allows the president to fill a vacancy on the Court temporarily, bypassing the Senate.