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July 17, 2024 at 3:47 PM

Biden seriously considering proposing major Supreme Court changes

Congress would have to approve anything he proposes, considered a long shot.
July 17, 2024 at 3:47 PM
President Joe Biden speaks at the 115th NAACP National Convention in Las Vegas, July 16, 2024.
July 17, 2024 at 2:46 PM

Biden to back ‘major’ Supreme Court changes

President Biden is reportedly planning to endorse major changes to the Supreme Court, including term limits for justices and an enforceable ethics code. ABC News' Lionel Moise reports.
July 17, 2024 at 2:46 PM
VIDEO:  Biden to back ‘major’ Supreme Court changes
July 11, 2024 at 1:15 PM

Michael Cohen asks SCOTUS to revive Trump lawsuit

Michael Cohen asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday to revive his lawsuit accusing former President Donald Trump and of retaliating against him.
July 11, 2024 at 1:15 PM
Michael Cohen, former personal lawyer to Donald Trump, leaves his apartment building on his way to Manhattan criminal court in New York, May 14, 2024.
July 10, 2024 at 9:27 PM

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez introduces articles of impeachment for Alito, Thomas

New York Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has introduced articles of impeachment against Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas.
July 10, 2024 at 9:27 PM
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., makes a statement during a roundtable discussion on Supreme Court Ethics conducted by the Democrats of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee at the Rayburn House Office Building on June 11, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
July 10, 2024 at 2:33 AM

Armed suspect shot outside SCOTUS justice’s home

A deputy U.S. Marshal allegedly shot a man who attempted to carjack him outside of a Supreme Court justice's home, according to records.
July 10, 2024 at 2:33 AM
U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, June 24, 2024.
July 8, 2024 at 7:19 PM

Most Americans approve of SCOTUS ruling restricting use of race in college admissions

A little more than half of Americans – 52% -- approve of the U.S. Supreme Court decision on affirmative action.
July 8, 2024 at 7:19 PM
The U.S. Supreme Court is seen on June 29, 2023, in Washington, D.C.
July 8, 2024 at 6:58 PM

Bill would require statues of women justices at Capitol

Legislators are pushing to have statues of Supreme Court Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Sandra Day O'Connor in the Capitol.
July 8, 2024 at 6:58 PM
Left, retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor accepts the Minerva Award during the Women's Conference in Long Beach, Calif. on  Oct. 26, 2010. Right, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg at the Georgetown University Law Center campus in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 20, 2017.
July 8, 2024 at 2:29 PM

Why the Supreme Court tends to release unpopular decisions late in its term

The Supreme Court tends to release unpopular opinions later in its term.
July 8, 2024 at 2:29 PM
The Supreme Court tends to release unpopular decisions later in its term.
July 6, 2024 at 4:12 PM

Democrats call for 'action' against Supreme Court after Trump immunity ruling

The U.S. Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity for official acts has renewed calls for impeachment or "aggressive oversight" against members of the court.
July 6, 2024 at 4:12 PM
Justices of the US Supreme Court pose for their official photo at the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 7, 2022. (Seated from left) Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Associate Justice Clarence Thomas, Chief Justice John Roberts, Associate Justice Samuel Alito and Associate Justice Elena Kagan, (Standing behind from left) Associate Justice Amy Coney Barrett, Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch, Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh and Associate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson.
July 5, 2024 at 6:25 PM

Founders fought against 'elected king' when framing presidential powers: Historians

The Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity goes against all of the principles the Constitution's framers pushed for, historians and legal experts argued.
July 5, 2024 at 6:25 PM
Signing of the Constitution of the USA. 1787.
July 4, 2024 at 10:30 AM

States see new wave of legislation including religion in public education

Conservative legislators are behind a recent wave of policies mandating the teaching of Christian religious texts in public schools.
July 4, 2024 at 10:30 AM
The Holy Bible is pictured in this stock image.
July 3, 2024 at 3:49 AM

How Supreme Court’s immunity ruling could impact Trump’s criminal cases

ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos speaks with legal analyst Kim Wehle about how the Court’s ruling may shape Trump’s appeal in his New York hush money trial and other upcoming cases.
July 3, 2024 at 3:49 AM
VIDEO: How Supreme Court’s immunity ruling could impact Trump’s criminal cases
July 3, 2024 at 12:19 AM

Will SCOTUS' blockbuster rulings push Biden criticism out of the headlines?

Since SCOTUS handed down its decisions, the focus appears to have shifted. 538 discusses.
July 3, 2024 at 12:19 AM
Will SCOTUS' blockbuster rulings push Biden criticism out of the headlines?
July 2, 2024 at 11:22 PM

New fallout from Supreme Court presidential immunity ruling

The judge in Donald Trump’s hush money conviction will delay Trump’s sentencing following the decision. Our panel weighs in.
July 2, 2024 at 11:22 PM
VIDEO: New fallout from Supreme Court presidential immunity ruling
July 2, 2024 at 5:26 PM

Supreme Court gives Trump some immunity in Jan. 6 case

The landmark Supreme Court decision that presidents are immune for their official acts in office could make it harder to prosecute two federal cases against former President Donald Trump.
July 2, 2024 at 5:26 PM
VIDEO: Supreme Court gives Trump some immunity in Jan. 6 case
July 2, 2024 at 9:07 AM

How will the Supreme Court's immunity decision impact Trump's 4 criminal cases?

The Supreme Court's ruling that former President Trump is presumptively immune from prosecution for official acts will have a ripple effect on his four criminal cases.
July 2, 2024 at 9:07 AM
Former President Donald Trump speaks at the Faith & Freedom Coalition's Road to Majority Policy Conference at the Washington Hilton, June 22, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
July 2, 2024 at 4:52 AM

Supreme Court rules on presidential immunity for ‘official acts'

ABC News' Trevor Ault speaks with attorney Sarah Isgur about the Supreme Court's historic ruling that former President Donald Trump has immunity from prosecution for official acts while in office.
July 2, 2024 at 4:52 AM
VIDEO: Supreme Court rules on presidential immunity for ‘official acts’
July 2, 2024 at 4:52 AM

Rep. Jamie Raskin on Supreme Court rulings, democracy's future

ABC News' Trevor Ault speaks with Rep. Jamie Raskin, Democratic congressman and ranking member of the House Oversight Committee, about presidential immunity and the future of American democracy.
July 2, 2024 at 4:52 AM
VIDEO: Rep. Jamie Raskin on Supreme Court rulings, democracy's future
July 2, 2024 at 4:15 AM

Biden delivers remarks on SCOTUS immunity ruling: 'This is a dangerous precedent'

The ruling will affect whether former president Donald Trump faces a federal trial this year on four felony counts.
July 2, 2024 at 4:15 AM
The ruling will affect whether former president Donald Trump faces a federal trial this year on four felony counts.
July 2, 2024 at 12:08 AM

Supreme Court ruling directly impacts Justice Department, Special Counsel Jack Smith

A lower court judge must determine if the charges brought by Special Counsel Jack Smith in the election interference case against Donald Trump relate to official or unofficial presidential acts.
July 2, 2024 at 12:08 AM
VIDEO: Supreme Court ruling directly impacts Justice Department, Special Counsel Jack Smith
July 1, 2024 at 11:14 PM

Supreme Court rules US presidents have some immunity from criminal prosecution

ABC News contributor and law professor Kim Wehle analyzes the historic ruling.
July 1, 2024 at 11:14 PM
VIDEO: Supreme Court rules US presidents have some immunity from criminal prosecution
July 1, 2024 at 11:01 PM

Supreme Court rules US presidents have some immunity from prosecution

The ruling stems from the federal criminal case against Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., on charges he tried to overturn the 2020 election. The Justices sent the case to a lower court for review.
July 1, 2024 at 11:01 PM
VIDEO: Supreme Court rules US presidents have some immunity from prosecution
July 1, 2024 at 11:01 PM

Supreme Court rules on Trump's unprecedented presidential immunity claim

In our Spotlight, former Trump adviser Steve Bannon reports to prison.
July 1, 2024 at 11:01 PM
VIDEO: Supreme Court rules on Trump's unprecedented presidential immunity claim
July 1, 2024 at 10:59 PM

Supreme Court gives Trump some immunity in Jan. 6 case but not for 'unofficial acts'

The Supreme Court issued its highly-anticipated ruling in Donald Trump's appeal for presidential immunity from charges related to his efforts to overturn election loss.
July 1, 2024 at 10:59 PM
Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump attends the first presidential debate in Atlanta, Georgia, June 27, 2024.
July 1, 2024 at 9:06 PM

Justice Sotomayor: President now a 'king above the law' after immunity ruling

In a blistering dissent, Justice Sonia Sotomayor said the Supreme Court's historic immunity ruling left her with "fear for our democracy."
July 1, 2024 at 9:06 PM
People protest outside the Supreme Court, July 1, 2024, in Washington.
July 1, 2024 at 8:15 PM

Supreme Court sidesteps ruling on Florida, Texas social media laws and 1st Amendment

The Supreme Court sidesteps ruling whether state laws regulating social media companies violate the 1st Amendment, sending the issue back to the lower courts.
July 1, 2024 at 8:15 PM
The U.S. Supreme Court Building is seen, April 23, 2024, in Washington.
July 1, 2024 at 8:11 PM

The Supreme Court just limited federal power. Health care is feeling the shockwaves

Health policy experts say the Supreme Court decision restricting federal power is going create uncertainty and less stability in the health care system.
July 1, 2024 at 8:11 PM
A view of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, June 29, 2024.
July 1, 2024 at 7:30 PM

'Extreme hypotheticals': SEAL Team 6 assassination resurfaces in immunity dissents

Could a commander in chief order SEAL Team 6 to assassinate a political rival and not face criminal prosecution? That is the hypothetical raised by two justices.
July 1, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Outdoor Army-Navy store owner Bill Hyland displays the U.S. Navy Seal Team Six patch available at his store on Main Avenue in Ashtabula, OH, in an undated photo.
July 1, 2024 at 6:31 PM

Political fallout from Supreme Court immunity decision

ABC News Political Director Rick Klein breaks down how the Supreme Court decision granting presidents partial immunity will affect the 2024 campaign.
July 1, 2024 at 6:31 PM
VIDEO: Political fallout from Supreme Court immunity decision
July 1, 2024 at 4:26 PM

Supreme Court rules Trump has ‘some’ immunity from criminal prosecution

The ruling Monday could set a precedent for future U.S. presidents.
July 1, 2024 at 4:26 PM
VIDEO: Supreme Court rules Trump has ‘some’ immunity from criminal prosecution
July 1, 2024 at 4:24 PM

How Supreme Court immunity ruling could affect Trump's pending trials

The court's ruling will most likely delay Donald Trump's trials involving the Jan. 6 riot and possession of classified documents
July 1, 2024 at 4:24 PM
VIDEO: How Supreme Court ruling will effect Trump's pending trials
July 1, 2024 at 3:46 PM

Supreme Court rules on Trump presidential immunity claim

The court ruled that former President Donald Trump does have immunity for official acts as president but is not immune from prosecution for unofficial acts.
July 1, 2024 at 3:46 PM
VIDEO: Supreme Court rules on Trump presidential immunity claim
July 1, 2024 at 3:45 PM

Supreme Court rules presidents have 'some' immunity from criminal prosecution

The ruling will most likely delay Donald Trump's classified documents and Jan. 6 trials.
July 1, 2024 at 3:45 PM
VIDEO: Supreme Court rules presidents have 'some' immunity from criminal prosecution
July 1, 2024 at 3:23 PM

Supreme Court rules president has no immunity for unofficial acts

The ruling will affect special counsel Jack Smith's Jan. 6 case against Trump.
July 1, 2024 at 3:23 PM
Supreme Court rules president has no immunity for unofficial acts
July 1, 2024 at 2:07 PM

Dozens of Jan. 6 cases face uncertainty after Supreme Court decision

The Supreme Court's ruling Friday narrowing a key obstruction statute used against more than 300 Jan. 6 defendants could affect dozens of cases brought by prosecutors.
July 1, 2024 at 2:07 PM
Trump supporters clash with police and security forces as people try to storm the US Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 in Washington, DC.
July 1, 2024 at 1:54 PM

Trump immunity ruling expected

The Supreme Court is expected to issue its ruling Monday, as the Biden campaign faces new fallout from last week’s debate. ABC News’ Em Nguyen reports.
July 1, 2024 at 1:54 PM
VIDEO: Trump immunity ruling expected
July 1, 2024 at 1:43 PM

SCOTUS expected to issue ruling on presidential immunity

ABC News’ Terry Moran is at the Supreme Court as the public awaits news on the decision and how this could impact former President Donald Trump.
July 1, 2024 at 1:43 PM
VIDEO: SCOTUS expected to issue ruling on presidential immunity
June 29, 2024 at 12:37 AM

Supreme Court limits scope of obstruction charge against Capitol rioters

The Supreme Court ruled that prosecutors went too far in using an obstruction law to charge individuals who took part in the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021.
June 29, 2024 at 12:37 AM
VIDEO: Supreme Court limits scope of obstruction charge against Capitol rioters
June 28, 2024 at 11:36 PM

Supreme Court rules on Jan. 6 Capitol attack

The nation’s highest court has ruled in favor of a police officer involved in the Capitol attack on Jan. 6, 2021.
June 28, 2024 at 11:36 PM
VIDEO: Supreme Court rules on Jan. 6 Capitol attack
June 28, 2024 at 10:39 PM

US Supreme Court ruling may mean good news for some Jan. 6 defendants

The court ruled that the Justice Department may have overstepped by charging some defendants with obstructing an official proceeding for their actions at the capitol on Jan. 6.
June 28, 2024 at 10:39 PM
VIDEO: US Supreme Court ruling may mean good news for some Jan. 6 defendants
June 28, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Supreme Court rules on Jan. 6 defendant, homeless camping ban

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of a January 6 defendant regarding limitation of charges, while ruling to enforce a ban on homeless people sleeping outside.
June 28, 2024 at 7:00 PM
VIDEO: Supreme Court allows enforcement of ban on homeless camping
June 28, 2024 at 6:42 PM

Supreme Court limits scope of obstruction charge against Capitol rioters, Trump

The Supreme Court on Friday limited the scope of a felony obstruction charge used against Capitol rioters and Donald Trump.
June 28, 2024 at 6:42 PM
Joseph Fischer is a photo released in a criminal complaint.
June 28, 2024 at 6:41 PM

Supreme Court poised to rule in Trump presidential immunity case on Monday

The Supreme Court on Monday is expected to rule in the Trump presidential immunity question.
June 28, 2024 at 6:41 PM
Former President Donald Trump walks on stage to deliver the keynote address at the Faith & Freedom Coalition's Road to Majority Policy Conference in Washington, DC, June 22, 2024.
June 28, 2024 at 6:11 PM

SCOTUS homelessness decision called 'inhumane' by advocates

Homelessness advocates are condemning the Supreme Court's ruling over homeless bans.
June 28, 2024 at 6:11 PM
The U.S. Supreme Court building is seen in Washington,  May 20, 2024.
June 28, 2024 at 6:03 PM

Supreme Court dumps 40-year precedent in major blow to federal regulators

The Supreme Court on Friday ruled to limit the power of federal regulatory agencies, upending a 40-year precedent widely known as the Chevron Doctrine.
June 28, 2024 at 6:03 PM
The U.S. Supreme Court Building is seen, April 23, 2024, in Washington.
June 28, 2024 at 4:59 PM

Major decision expected in Trump immunity case

ABC News' Terry Moran explains how the Supreme Court is set to release new decisions involving Jan. 6, including presidential immunity.
June 28, 2024 at 4:59 PM
VIDEO: Major decision expected in Trump immunity case
June 28, 2024 at 4:51 PM

Supreme Court rules in favor of Jan. 6 defendant in dispute over obstruction charge

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of former Pennsylvania police officer charged for alleged participation in the US Capitol attack, throwing out an obstruction charge against the alleged Jan 6 rioter.
June 28, 2024 at 4:51 PM
VIDEO: Supreme Court rules in favor of Jan. 6 defendant in dispute over obstruction charge
June 28, 2024 at 4:50 PM

SCOTUS sides with alleged Jan. 6 defendant

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of former Pennsylvania police officer charged for his alleged participation in the U.S. Capitol attack.
June 28, 2024 at 4:50 PM
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of former Pennsylvania police officer charged for his alleged participation in the U.S. Capitol attack.
June 28, 2024 at 4:23 PM

Supreme Court says city's homeless camping ban not 'cruel and unusual' punishment

The Supreme Court ruled an Oregon city's ordinance to bar anyone without a permanent residency from sleeping outside doesn't amount to “cruel and unusual” punishment.
June 28, 2024 at 4:23 PM
Growing numbers of homeless people have led to public encampments in cities across America.
June 28, 2024 at 1:08 PM

All eyes on Supreme Court as public awaits major decisions

ABC News’ Terry Moran reports on the Supreme Court, where several major decisions could be released this morning, including a ruling on presidential immunity.
June 28, 2024 at 1:08 PM
VIDEO: All eyes on Supreme Court as public awaits major decisions