Why Supreme Court is taking on so many divisive cases Here’s a snapshot of how the conservative majority is using the Supreme Court’s docketing process to flex its muscle. Supreme Court takes on many politically divisive cases
3 GOP senators support Jackson court nomination The Senate Judiciary Committee deadlocked, 11-11, Monday on whether to send Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court nomination to the Senate floor. Video
Supreme Court 'firsts' over the decades Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's appointment would be the latest in a long line of firsts. Video
GOP Sen. Collins says she'll back Jackson for Supreme Court Her support gives Democrats at least a one-vote cushion in the 50-50 Senate and likely saves them from having to use Vice President Kamala Harris’ tie-breaking vote to confirm President …
Supreme Court fight shows GOP wants distance from Trump Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee didn’t use their marathon question-and-answer session with Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to challenge her about two high-profile …
Black women say they feel sting of 'traumatizing' Jackson hearings Jackson's supporters, during her hearing, saw yet another example of highly qualified Black women having to endure indignities and distortions even as they shatter racial barriers … Video
Ketanji Brown Jackson on track for confirmation, but GOP votes in doubt After more than 30 hours of hearings, the Senate is on track to confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first Black woman on the Supreme Court. Video
Legal experts to weigh in on last day of Jackson hearings The American Bar Association, which evaluates judicial nominees, last week gave Jackson its highest rating, unanimously “well qualified.” Gallery
Legal experts to weigh in on last day of Jackson hearings Legal experts and interest groups will weigh in on Ketanji Brown Jackson as the Senate Judiciary Committee wraps up four days of hearings on her historic nomination to become the … Video
At a glance: What is the Supreme Court’s shadow docket? The shadow docket has been used by the Supreme Court to weigh in on everything from coronavirus restrictions to abortion. Here is what we know. Video
How does the Supreme Court nomination process work? If confirmed, as is expected, she would be the first Black woman to sit on the high court in its more than 200-year history. Video
Jackson defends record on confirmation third day Wednesday's hearing is the second day of questioning, and the third day of hearings, after Jackson and the 22 members of the panel gave opening statements on Monday. Video
Takeaways: Jackson hearings turn to race, children's books Biden chose Jackson in February, fulfilling a campaign pledge to nominate a Black woman to the Supreme Court for the first time in American history. She would take the seat of Justice … Video
Jackson pledges to decide cases 'without fear or favor' In addition to being the first Black woman on the Supreme Court, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson would be the third Black justice, after Marshall and his successor, Justice Clarence … Video
Kentanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court confirmation hearing starts Monday With Supreme Court confirmation hearings to start for Kentanji Brown Jackson on Monday, former Alabama Sen. Doug Jones has been tapped to help her through the process.
Supreme Court pick: Biden taps Ketanji Brown Jackson President Joe Biden announced Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as his nominee to replace outgoing Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer Friday. Video
Biden reaffirms pledge to nominate first Black woman to Supreme Court President Joe Biden on Thursday formally announced the retirement of Justice Stephen Breyer from the Supreme Court at the end of the term. Video
Supreme Court will not speed up review of Pennsylvania mail-in voting fight The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday handed a setback to Republicans by declining to quickly decide whether to hear their latest bid to overturn a lower court's ruling that …
‘Baptism by fire’ in cases ahead for newly appointed Supreme Court Justice Barrett Newly confirmed U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett faces a barrage of politically fraught cases in her first days on the job, as the court weighs election disputes and prepares …
Judge Amy Coney Barrett confirmed to Supreme Court, takes first of two oaths of office A swearing-in ceremony was held late Monday at the White House, where Justice Clarence Thomas administered the Constitutional Oath, the first of two oaths of office that justices have … Video
Senate votes to advance Barrett, confirmation expected Monday Senate Republicans voted overwhelmingly Sunday to advance Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett toward final confirmation despite Democratic objections, just over a week before … Video