High court conservatives target O’Connor, Kennedy opinions
For years, the Supreme Court moved to the left or right only as far as Justices Sandra Day O'Connor and Anthony Kennedy allowed. They held pivotal votes on a court closely divided between liberals and conservatives. Now, though, a more conservative court that includes two men who once worked for Kennedy at the high court is taking direct aim at major opinions written by the two justices, now retir[...]
Trump interviews 4 for Supreme Court, 2-3 more to go
President Donald Trump interviewed four prospective Supreme Court justices on Monday and planned to speak with a few more, as he powered forward with a speedy selection process to fill the fresh vacancy on the court.
Justice Kennedy retiring; Trump gets 2nd US Supreme Court pick
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy announced his retirement Wednesday, giving President Donald Trump a golden chance to cement conservative control of the high court.
Kennedy wrestles with wedding cake case at Supreme Court (UPDATE)
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Justice Kennedy provides hope to solitary confinement foes
Prison reform advocates who have spent years campaigning against solitary confinement are counting on a powerful new ally in their quest to end the practice — U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy.
Justices signal support for investors in 401(k) lawsuits
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Justices appear to favor small church in sign law case
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The more you know
A new study reported on NPR reveals that male judges tend to embrace feminism more often if they have daughters. Shocking, right?
High court false advertising case rejects preemption defense
The legal food fight between a fruit juice manufacturer and soft drink conglomerate Coca-Cola Co. will continue in federal court now that the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that a false advertising claim was not precluded by federal law.
US high court rules on ‘straw purchaser’ law
A divided U.S. Supreme Court sided with gun control groups and the Obama administration Monday, ruling that the federal ban on "straw" purchases of guns can be enforced even if the ultimate buyer is legally allowed to own a gun.
US Supreme Court ruling could spur new legislation
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Affirmative action ruling adds new twist to same-sex marriage challenges
The recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling upholding a state law barring the consideration of race in public university admission decisions is having an immediate effect on a set of closely watched appeals involving an entirely different issue: the constitutionality of state same-sex marriage bans.
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- Wisconsin Attorney General asks Congress to expand reproductive health services
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- State Bar leaders remain deeply divided over special purpose trust
- Former Wisconsin college chancellor fired over porn career is fighting to keep his faculty post
- Pecker says he pledged to be Trump campaign’s ‘eyes and ears’ during 2016 race
- A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states
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