SCOTUS affirmative action ruling leaves colleges seeking new ways to promote diversity
Some universities are exploring innovative strategies, such as socio-economic factors, to ensure a diverse student body while remaining within the legal boundaries defined by the Supreme Court.
Some universities are exploring innovative strategies, such as socio-economic factors, to ensure a diverse student body while remaining within the legal boundaries defined by the Supreme Court.
SCOTUS decision on affirmative action could impact admissions at competitive Alexandria high school
The Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action could have an impact on applicant-only admissions institutions nationwide from colleges and universities and beyond.
The Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action could have an impact on applicant-only admissions institutions nationwide from colleges and universities and beyond.
Suspicious package left on steps of Supreme Court; suspect arrested
A suspicious package left on the steps of the Supreme Court Building shut down nearby streets Thursday afternoon as officials investigated whether there was an imminent threat.
A suspicious package left on the steps of the Supreme Court Building shut down nearby streets Thursday afternoon as officials investigated whether there was an imminent threat.
Biden delivers remarks after Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action sparks wave of backlash
In a landmark decision Thursday, the Supreme Court issued a ruling striking down the decades-old affirmative action policy in college admissions, effectively stating that race can no longer be a factor when deciding if a student should be accepted to a school.
In a landmark decision Thursday, the Supreme Court issued a ruling striking down the decades-old affirmative action policy in college admissions, effectively stating that race can no longer be a factor when deciding if a student should be accepted to a school.
Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action in college admissions
President Joe Biden said he “strongly, strongly" disagrees with the court's ruling and urged colleges not to let the ruling “be the last word."
President Joe Biden said he “strongly, strongly" disagrees with the court's ruling and urged colleges not to let the ruling “be the last word."
North Carolina charter school can't force girls to wear skirts, Supreme Court rules
The Supreme Court has left in place an appellate ruling barring a North Carolina public charter school from requiring girls to wear skirts to school.
The Supreme Court has left in place an appellate ruling barring a North Carolina public charter school from requiring girls to wear skirts to school.
Supreme Court upholds Biden administration policy prioritizing deportations
The Supreme Court handed President Joe Biden a win on immigration Friday while tossing a lawsuit from two Republican-led states that challenged the administration's policy.
The Supreme Court handed President Joe Biden a win on immigration Friday while tossing a lawsuit from two Republican-led states that challenged the administration's policy.
Biden admin can limit immigration arrests, Supreme Court rules
Republican-led states that challenged the policy say federal law requires authorities to detain and deport even those who pose little or no risk.
Republican-led states that challenged the policy say federal law requires authorities to detain and deport even those who pose little or no risk.
Supreme Court rules against man given 27 years in prison for having gun
Marcus DeAngelo Jones was given a 27-year prison sentence for violating a federal law meant to keep guns out of the hands of people with previous criminal convictions.
Marcus DeAngelo Jones was given a 27-year prison sentence for violating a federal law meant to keep guns out of the hands of people with previous criminal convictions.
Supreme Court Justice Alito accepted Alaska resort vacation from GOP donors, report says
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito accepted a 2008 trip to a luxury fishing lodge in Alaska from two wealthy Republican donors, one of whom repeatedly had interests before the court.
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito accepted a 2008 trip to a luxury fishing lodge in Alaska from two wealthy Republican donors, one of whom repeatedly had interests before the court.
Supreme Court upholds adoption law that aims to keep Native American children with tribal families
The Supreme Court Thursday handed down a ruling that preserves the decades-old Indian Child Welfare Act, a law that prioritizes placing Native American children with tribal families in foster care and adoption proceedings.
The Supreme Court Thursday handed down a ruling that preserves the decades-old Indian Child Welfare Act, a law that prioritizes placing Native American children with tribal families in foster care and adoption proceedings.
Supreme Court rules in favor of Black Alabama voters, orders voting maps to be redrawn
The Supreme Court has issued a surprising ruling in favor of Black voters in a congressional redistricting case, rejecting a Republican-led effort to weaken a landmark voting rights law.
The Supreme Court has issued a surprising ruling in favor of Black voters in a congressional redistricting case, rejecting a Republican-led effort to weaken a landmark voting rights law.
Supreme Court sharply limits EPA's ability to police pollution into certain wetlands
Environmental advocates say the ruling will strip protections from millions of acres of the wetlands across the country.
Environmental advocates say the ruling will strip protections from millions of acres of the wetlands across the country.
Chief Justice Roberts says Supreme Court can do more to 'adhere to the highest standards'
Chief Justice John Roberts' comments come as an acknowledgment that recent reporting about the justices' ethical missteps is having an effect on public perception of the court.
Chief Justice John Roberts' comments come as an acknowledgment that recent reporting about the justices' ethical missteps is having an effect on public perception of the court.
Supreme Court Justice Gorsuch: COVID emergency orders are among `greatest intrusions on civil liberties'
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch says emergency measures taken during the COVID-19 crisis that killed more than 1 million Americans were perhaps “the greatest intrusions on civil liberties in the peacetime history of this country.”
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch says emergency measures taken during the COVID-19 crisis that killed more than 1 million Americans were perhaps “the greatest intrusions on civil liberties in the peacetime history of this country.”
Report: GOP billionaire paid tuition for child raised by Justice Clarence Thomas
The revelation of tuition payments made by Dallas billionaire Harlan Crow is the latest example of Crow's generosity to Thomas and his family that has raised questions about Thomas' ethics and disclosure requirements more generally.
The revelation of tuition payments made by Dallas billionaire Harlan Crow is the latest example of Crow's generosity to Thomas and his family that has raised questions about Thomas' ethics and disclosure requirements more generally.
Supreme Court Justice Roberts declines Senate request to testify on court ethics
Chief Justice John Roberts has declined a request from the Senate Judiciary Committee to testify at a hearing next week on ethical standards at the court, instead providing the panel with a statement of ethics reaffirmed by the court’s nine justices.
Chief Justice John Roberts has declined a request from the Senate Judiciary Committee to testify at a hearing next week on ethical standards at the court, instead providing the panel with a statement of ethics reaffirmed by the court’s nine justices.
Supreme Court preserves access to abortion pill mifepristone for now
The Supreme Court has preserved women’s access to a drug used in the most common method of abortion, rejecting lower-court restrictions while a lawsuit continues.
The Supreme Court has preserved women’s access to a drug used in the most common method of abortion, rejecting lower-court restrictions while a lawsuit continues.
Supreme Court Justice Roberts asked to testify on court ethics amid Justice Thomas luxury gifts scandal
Supreme Court Justice John Roberts is being asked to testify to Congress as scrutiny mounts around Justice Clarence Thomas.
Supreme Court Justice John Roberts is being asked to testify to Congress as scrutiny mounts around Justice Clarence Thomas.
The Supreme Court fight over abortion pill mifepristone: What's next?
What is mifepristone, how did this case get to the Supreme Court, and what could happen next? Here's what you need to know.
What is mifepristone, how did this case get to the Supreme Court, and what could happen next? Here's what you need to know.