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Trump requests Supreme Court overturn E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse and defamation verdict

An appeals court upheld a lower court's judgment that Trump sexually abused Carroll and later defamed her after she went public with allegations.
E. Jean Carroll
E. Jean Carroll

Supreme Court rejects long-shot effort to overturn same-sex marriage ruling

The court turned away an appeal filed by Kim Davis, a former Kentucky county clerk who was sued after refusing to issue a marriage license to a gay couple.
Kim Davis.
Kim Davis.

Supreme Court skeptical of Rastafarian man's religious rights claim

Damon Landor is seeking damages after Louisiana prison officials cut off his dreadlocks in violation of his religious beliefs.
Rastafarian Damon Landor before and after having his dreadlocks shaved off
Rastafarian Damon Landor before and after having his dreadlocks shaved off

Supreme Court to weigh imposing new limits on mail-in ballots in a major election case

The Republican National Committee is among those challenging a law in Mississippi, similar to those in many other states, that allow mail-in ballots to be counted after Election Day.
Mail in ballots.
Mail in ballots.

Supreme Court allows Trump administration to temporarily withhold some SNAP benefits

The administration has asked a federal appeals court for an emergency pause on a judge's order to fully fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Firestorm Over Food Stamps Erupts With Funds Set to Expire
Firestorm Over Food Stamps Erupts With Funds Set to Expire

Supreme Court allows Trump to enforce passport restrictions targeting transgender people

The White House sought to reverse a Biden policy that allowed transgender applicants to choose male, female or "X" as gender markers.
A close up of a passport showing a gender marker
A close up of a passport showing a gender marker

Supreme Court appears skeptical of Trump's tariffs argument

The Trump administration argued that the president had the authority to issue sweeping tariffs under a law reserved for use during times of emergency.
Port Of Los Angeles Bustles With Cargos
Port Of Los Angeles Bustles With Cargos

Trump's rhetoric on tariffs ramps up pressure on Supreme Court

The president, who often criticizes judges who rule against him, has suggested he might attend the oral argument in person.
Donald Trump.
Donald Trump.

Supreme Court agrees to review law that bars drug users from having firearms

The case concerns the same law that former President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden was convicted of violating before being pardoned.
Handgun
Handgun

Trump asks Supreme Court to allow National Guard deployment in Illinois

The Trump administration says lower courts are interfering with the president's attempt to protect the federal officers enforcing immigration law.
Members of the Texas National Guard assemble in Elwood, Ill.,
Members of the Texas National Guard assemble in Elwood, Ill.,
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Supreme Court leans toward further weakening Voting Rights Act which could impact House in 2026

The Supreme Court is leaning towards further weakening the landmark Voting Rights Act, which was passed to bar racially discriminatory voting laws. Senior Writer at Slate Mark Joseph Stern, Editor-in-chief of The Crystal Ball Larry Sabato and Chair of African American Studies at Emory University Carol Anderson join Katy Tur to discuss the impact this could have on Congress in the midterms.
Supreme Court leans toward further weakening Voting Rights Act which could impact House in 2026
Supreme Court leans toward further weakening Voting Rights Act which could impact House in 2026