Anthony Kennedy

Abortion-rights supporters in Seattle protest on Tuesday against President Trump and his choice of federal appeals Judge Brett Kavanaugh as his second nominee to the Supreme Court. Activists are preparing for the possibility that Kavanaugh's confirmation

Abortion Rights Advocates Preparing For Life After Roe v. Wade

3:43pm July 12, 2018

by Sarah McCammon

With Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination still up for debate, activists are planning for potential battles in state legislatures if the court eventually weakens national abortion rights.

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The Rev. Brad Wells, left, the Rev. Patrick Mahoney and Paula Oas, kneel in prayer in front of the Supreme Court, as the court hears the Masterpiece Cakeshop case.

Religion, The Supreme Court, And Why It Matters

11:55am July 07, 2018

With President Trump set to name the next justice to the high court soon, it's worth noting it was once dominated by Protestant Christians. Now, it is now more Jewish, Catholic and conservative.

Politics & Government

Trump Says He's Not Asking Justice Candidates About Abortion. Why Bother?

5:11pm July 04, 2018

by Ron Elving

The president says he won't ask about specific legal cases, including Roe v. Wade. But he doesn't have to, because everyone on his short list is a pre-vetted conservative.

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Abortion-rights proponents protest outside the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday. The retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy set the stage for a battle over abortion rights unlike any in a generation.

What Justice Kennedy's Retirement Means For Abortion Rights

5:30pm June 28, 2018

by Sarah McCammon

Advocates on both sides of the abortion debate agree that the retirement of Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy sets the stage for a battle over abortion rights unlike any in a generation.

Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, speaks during an event on Capitol Hill in 2016. Lee is the only member of the Senate on Trump's list.

Trump Says He Will Nominate New Supreme Court Justice From This List

7:47am June 28, 2018

by Brian Naylor

The 25 individuals are thought to be reliable conservatives, most now serving on federal appeals courts or state supreme courts. The list includes one lawmaker: Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah.

President Trump greets supporters during a campaign rally in Fargo, N.D., on Wednesday.

President Trump: Kennedy Retirement Makes Senate Control 'Vital' For Republicans

11:09pm June 27, 2018

by Jessica Taylor

At a campaign rally in North Dakota, President Trump underscored to voters how critical keeping a GOP Senate majority in November's midterm elections is in order to secure Supreme Court picks.

Justice Anthony Kennedy, seen here during congressional testimony in 2015, has played a pivotal role on the Supreme Court since he was sworn in 30 years ago.

A Brief History Of Anthony Kennedy's Swing Vote — And The Landmark Cases It Swayed

8:54pm June 27, 2018

by Colin Dwyer

For 30 years the justice has been known for breaking ties between the Supreme Court's liberal and conservative blocs — which means Kennedy has played a key role in many major cases. Here's a look.

The Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that when there is clear evidence of racial bias during jury deliberations, they can be unsealed by a court to investigate whether the defendant's rights were violated.

National

Supreme Court Allows Prying Into Jury Deliberations If Racism Is Perceived

7:03pm March 06, 2017

by Nina Totenberg

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a 5-3 decision that trial courts may look into jury deliberations if there is clear evidence of racial bias. Deliberations are normally off-limits after a verdict.

National

Supreme Court Changes Face Of Marriage In Historic Ruling

1:55pm June 27, 2015

by Nina Totenberg

The court ruled in a 5-4 decision that same-sex marriage is legal in all 50 states, setting off celebrations nationwide. Opponents — and justices' incensed dissents — suggest the fight isn't over.

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National

Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Gay Marriage In Idaho, Nevada

3:06pm October 08, 2014

by Krishnadev Calamur

A federal appeals court had struck down bans on same-sex marriage in the two states. Officials in Idaho appealed to the Supreme Court following the decision.