The justices ruled that New York City’s repeal of gun restrictions rendered the case moot. But other Second Amendment cases are in the pipeline.
Author: Richard Wolf, USA TODAY
Coronavirus goes to court: After lives and livelihoods come the lawsuits
The list of real and potential victims is long, from doctors, nurses and patients to employees and customers of businesses, both open and closed.
Undocumented immigrants working on pandemic’s front lines fear for health and home
USA TODAY spoke with DACA recipients working on the front lines of the pandemic in California, Florida, Texas and the suburbs of New York City.
Supreme Court affirms strict standard to prove race discrimination in contracting
Civil rights groups have said it’s crucial that discrimination claims be given their day in court under an 1866 law governing business contracts.
Supreme Court to decide if foster care agencies can snub gay, lesbian couples due to religious objections
The dispute is one in a series of challenges from Catholic and other religious groups and individuals objecting to same-sex marriage.
Conservatives, liberals mull next Supreme Court battle with memories of 2016
Justice Antonin Scalia’s death in 2016 led to a partisan war and a year-long vacancy. If a seat falls open this year, both sides are ready for battle.
Chief Justice John Roberts’ fashion choice: No stripes
Chief Justice William Rehnquist added stripes to his robe in a whimsical emulation of Lord Chancellor in the Gilbert and Sullivan opera “Iolanthe.”
Supreme Court divided on Arizona murderer’s effort to reverse death sentence
Depending on how the court rules – most likely next spring – the decision may affect death sentences in 15 other states.
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh gets hero’s welcome from conservative Federalist Society
A hero’s welcome was delivered Thursday to Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, who addressed the Federalist Society a year after his confirmation.
President Trump asks Supreme Court to block access to his tax returns, setting up separation of powers battle
The request followed a federal appeals court’s rejection last week of Trump’s claim of absolute immunity from criminal investigation and prosecution.