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.
Barack Obama Blasted for Not Codifying Roe v. Wade: 'Dem Failure'
Obama told Planned Parenthood in 2007 that the first thing he would do as president was sign legislation on abortion.
Arizona Capitol Clash as Senate GOP Say Protesters Tried to Storm Building
Sen. Kelly Townsend said, "We are currently there being held hostage," as tear gas was fired outside the Senate building.
Roe v. Wade Protest Jams L.A. Freeway as Activists Swarm U.S. Cities
Abortion-rights demonstrators took to the streets, bridges, freeways and state houses across the country to express rage at the end of federal abortion rights.
Tucker Carlson Fumes at Employers' Abortion Aid: 'They're Against Families'
"It's all about the money for corporate America," said Carlson. "Families are bad for big corporations, therefore they're against families."
AOC Rips Marjorie Taylor Greene's 'Insurrection' Claim as Roe Feud Heats Up
"I will explain this to you slowly: exercising our right to protest is not obstruction of Congress nor an attempt to overturn democracy," Ocasio-Cortez said.
Activists Post SCOTUS Justices' Addresses After Roe v. Wade Overturned
Several twitter accounts posted addresses that supposedly belong to conservative justices including Brett Kavanaugh and Clarence Thomas.
'Cruelty Is the Point': Tearful Megan Rapinoe Blasts Roe v. Wade Decision
"I have zero faith that my rights will be upheld by the Court," the Olympic gold medalist for soccer said.
Blue States Mobilize to Counter Roe v. Wade Overturning
Democratic state leaders denounced the Supreme Court's decision on Roe v. Wade while emphasizing support of abortion rights.
Video of Biden Saying He Doesn't View Abortion as a 'Right' Resurfaces
"I think we should be focusing on how to limit the number of abortions," the president said in a 2006 interview.
It May Be Too Late to Save America
Democrats have been talking about the need to take state and local elections seriously for a few election cycles. But if they ever meant it, that opportunity is gone.
Roe Was Wrong the Day it Was Decided. The Supreme Court Did The Right Thing
Today's decision will be remembered and celebrated as one of the most important days in the history of this country—a day when we began to right the wrongs inflicted by the Court in Roe a half century ago.
Internet Blasts Pelosi's Poem Response to SCOTUS: 'Worse Than Useless'
Distraught internet viewers decried what they saw as "meaningless" theatrics from the House Speaker.
GOP Consultant Urges 'Shoot to Kill' Response to Abortion-Rights Violence
Colton Duncan on social media urged readers to "arm yourselves" and claimed that "nasty, ugly gender-confused animals will torch American cities."
Supreme Court's Decision on Roe v. Wade is a Triumph for Democracy
The Dobbs decision returns the question of abortion to the democratic process.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Calls for Protests Over Supreme Court's Roe Ruling
The New York congresswoman marched with protesters who promised to go "into the streets" to fight for abortion access.
Andrew Yang Slams Democrats Over Fallout From Roe v. Wade
After the Supreme Court struck down the landmark abortion decision, Yang said Democrats "had a long time to codify Roe v. Wade" and "defend a balanced court."
Joe Manchin 'Trusted' Kavanaugh, Gorsuch to Leave Roe v. Wade Alone
The West Virginia Democrat previously voted with Republican to confirm the two Trump-nominated conservative justices.
Biden Warns of 'Dangerous Path' as Clarence Thomas Eyes Gay Marriage
The president denounced the Supreme Court's decision that overturns Roe v. Wade and rebuked Thomas for his words on marriage equality.
Which States Have Banned Abortion After Supreme Court Overturned Roe
Less than 10 minutes after the Court's ruling was released, Missouri became the first state to invoke a trigger law banning abortions.
'Irreparable Harm': Celebrities React to Repeal of Roe v. Wade
A host of celebrities have decried the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 case that protected abortion rights.
Marjorie Taylor Greene: Abortion Isn't Over, You Can Still 'Murder Babies'
The Georgia congresswoman said she hopes the Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe v. Wade "can be the beginning to the end of abortion."
'Thank You, Mr. President': Trump Praised for Supreme Court Overturning Roe
Conservatives are thanking former President Donald Trump for his appointment of three Supreme Court justices that voted to overturn abortion precedent.
Donald Trump Brags He Delivered 'as Promised' After Abortion Ruling
The Supreme Court has overturned its 1973 Roe decision legalizing abortion, a move Trump facilitated by putting three conservative justices on the bench.
Full Text of Supreme Court Justices' Dissenting Opinion on Roe v. Wade
"With sorrow—...for the many millions of American women who have today lost a fundamental constitutional protection—we dissent," the minority opinion reads.
Virginia Official Draws Line in the Sand About 'Violence' After Roe Ruling
"Let me be clear: Those who do not heed this message and perpetuate violence will be brought to justice to the fullest extent of the law," Bob Mosier wrote.
How Roe v. Wade Ruling Changed from Leaked Draft
Justice Samuel Alito's initial draft opinion was leaked in an unprecedented disclosure from the nation's highest court.
'Glory to God': Rep. Lauren Boebert Celebrates Overturning of Roe v. Wade
The Colorado Republican expressed her joy over Friday's Supreme Court's ruling on social media.
Young People Have Been Preparing for Years for Roe's Fall
There are so many hidden needs for young people going through abortions, including financial, spiritual, logistical, and more. Many young people, like the friend I wish I could have helped, truly do not know where to turn.
Clarence Thomas Wants SCOTUS to 'Correct the Error' of Legal Gay Marriage
The conservative justice additionally argued that the Court's decision that criminal penalties for sodomy are unconstitutional should be overruled.
JPMorgan Chase Joins Companies Paying Employees Who Travel for Abortions
The news coincides with the overturning of the 50-year-old decision of Roe v. Wade.
