Supreme Court
The latest on the Supreme Court of the United States. Led by Chief Justice John Roberts, the Supreme Court is the highest court in the federal judiciary. Justices are appointed by presidents to lifetime appointments and must be confirmed by the U.S. Senate. In recent years, the Supreme Court has taken on cases that have led to divisive rulings on issues including abortion, LGBTQ+ rights, and affirmative action. Current members include: Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, Amy Coney Barrett, and Ketanji Brown Jackson.
Trump admin touts "win" after South Sudan deportations completed
The eight deported men had been convicted of violent crimes, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
Donald Trump has Supreme Court Justices on "speed dial", Sotomayor says
Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote a scathing dissent of the court's ruling allowing for people to be deported to "potentially dangerous countries without notice."
Supreme Court clears path for Trump deportations to South Sudan
The ruling halts a lower court order that temporarily allowed migrants to challenge their removal to countries outside their homeland.
Most Americans don't believe Supreme Court is impartial—Poll
"Americans are recognizing the Supreme Court for what it is: a brazenly political institution," a legal analyst told Newsweek.
White House reacts after Judge Randolph Moss blocks Trump asylum order
Trump says the situation at the border constitutes an invasion of America and migrants can't seek asylum until he decides it's over.
Big Tech Can't Hide Behind the First Amendment Anymore | Opinion
The Supreme Court categorically rejected the argument that the mere regulation of an algorithm raises First Amendment scrutiny.
Supreme Court to hear JD Vance case
The case, which centers on free speech claims, involves VP Vance, who was a Senate candidate in Ohio when the lawsuit was initiated.
Supreme Court throws out several trans rulings
The appellate rulings stemmed from cases in Idaho, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and West Virginia.
Supreme Court doesn't have 5 votes to uphold birthright citizenship: ex-AG
Former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales spoke at a forum hosted in Aspen, Colorado, on Sunday alongside fellow former deputy AG Sally Yates.
Children of deportees should "go with the parents"—Senator Mullin
"Why wouldn't you send a child with their parents? Why would you want to separate them? I wouldn't want to be separated from my kid," the GOP senator said.
Donald Trump notches his best week yet
A Supreme Court decision, a Middle East ceasefire, and a major trade breakthrough with China shifted the narrative in his favor.
Birthright citizenship: What polls show about Americans' views
Following the Supreme Court's ruling in a case touching on birthright citizenship, here's where Americans stand on the issue, according to polls.
Map shows states where birthright citizenship still allowed in US
The Supreme Court's decision to overturn universal injunctions will still mean his executive order is limited.
Samuel Alito says LGBTQ+ books in school pose a "very real threat"
An attorney told Newsweek the decision will not lead to future similar "slippery slopes." Opponents say it could unravel the tenets of public education.
Clarence Thomas wants Supreme Court to reassess landmark voting law
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas reiterated his push for the court to reevaluate Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
Donald Trump responds to Amy Coney Barrett's MAGA backlash
Amy Coney Barrett, who was nominated by Trump in 2020, has emerged as a more centrist judge than expected in certain cases.
Donald trump outlines next steps after Supreme Court rulings
President Donald Trump addressed reporters in the Briefing Room after the Supreme Court issued several opinions in favor of his administration.
Clarence Thomas decries Supreme Court intervention
Justice Thomas has said the Supreme Court's interpretation of the Due Process clause created a "tool for obstruction."
Supreme Court upholds Texas law blocking kids from online porn
The decision reinforces efforts by nearly half of all U.S. states that have passed similar age-verification laws.
Supreme Court signals support for religious opt-outs on LGBTQ books
The case is one of several this term in which the Supreme Court has leaned toward expanding religious rights.
Donald Trump touts Supreme Court victory: "GIANT WIN"
The Supreme Court ruled that individual judges do not have the authority to issue nationwide injunctions, a win for Trump.
Amy Coney Barrett rebukes Ketanji Brown Jackson's "extreme" opinion
The conservative justice said her liberal colleague's dissent "is at odds with more than two centuries' worth of precedent."
Pam Bondi reacts to Supreme Court's birthright citizenship ruling
Bondi has led the charge against nationwide injunctions, often criticizing the judges who issue them.
Donald Trump gets Supreme Court win on birthright citizenship
The Trump admin has complained that judges are overreaching with orders that apply to everyone instead of only the parties involved.
The 1600: The birthright question
Editor's note: This is a preview of The 1600, Newsweek's daily newsletter by politics and culture director Carlo Versano.
Supreme Court rules on birthright citizenship: What to know
The Supreme Court is meeting to decide the final cases of its term.
Former Supreme Court justice warns freedom and democracy "at risk"
Amid the uptick in threats to judges, Kennedy issued a warning on the current tone of political discourse.
Samuel Alito accuses Supreme Court of ignoring Congress—"Indefensible"
Justice Samuel Alito said the Supreme Court ignored Congress's intention in its ruling on retroactive relief under the First Step Act.
Neil Gorsuch joins liberals' dissent against Trump DOJ in immigration case
Gorsuch was the only conservative justice to dissent from the majority opinion in the case.
Clarence Thomas urges "reexamination' of 150-year-old civil rights statute
Associate Justice Clarence Thomas has had many thoughts on a section of federal code over the years.