Judge Brett Kavanaugh

The case is set to be argued before the U.S. Supreme Court on March 4.

National

The Louisiana Clinic At The Center Of Abortion Case Before Supreme Court

4:54pm December 29, 2019

by Sarah McCammon

Hope Medical Group for Women in Shreveport is challenging a 2014 state law requiring doctors who perform abortions to have admitting privileges at a local hospital in case of an emergency.

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The Supreme Court, seen in June. Next year the justices will hear arguments on a Louisiana law that could leave the state with just one clinic that performs abortions.

Major Medical, Legal Groups Oppose Louisiana Abortion Law Before U.S. Supreme Court

9:49pm December 02, 2019

by Sarah McCammon

In new amicus briefs, the American Medical Association and American Bar Association are among groups opposing the law, which is scheduled for oral arguments in March.

Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh is facing a new allegation of sexual misconduct, leading some Democrats to call for his impeachment. Above, he listens to a discussion at a Washington event.

Politics & Government

New Calls To Impeach Justice Kavanaugh: How It Would Work And Why It Likely Won't

7:37pm September 16, 2019

by Domenico Montanaro

Democratic presidential candidates are calling for the ouster of the controversial justice over a new allegation of sexual misconduct published in a New York Times essay.

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The control tower at the Camp VI detention facility in the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, as seen through razor wire, in April.

Justice Breyer Says It's 'Past Time' To Confront Guantanamo's 'Difficult Questions'

3:46pm June 10, 2019

by Nina Totenberg

Supreme Court declines to hear appeal from Gitmo detainee but Breyer warns of court consensus unraveling 18 years after 9/11 okayed detentions.

Amid controversy and criticism from religious groups on the right and left about their decisions in recent death penalty cases, the U.S. Supreme Court's five-man majority is striking back.

Politics & Government

Supreme Court's Conservatives Defend Their Handling Of Death Penalty Cases

10:13am May 14, 2019

by Nina Totenberg

Amid controversy and criticism from religious groups on the right and left about their decisions in recent death penalty cases, the court's five-man majority is striking back.

White House Counsel Don McGahn, who departed his post last week, heads into an August meeting with then-Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I. Confirming the newest Supreme Court justice was a capstone on his tenure.

Politics & Government

White House Counsel's Exit Brings Attention To An Office With A Past

10:48am October 21, 2018

by Ron Elving

Don McGahn's tenure was capped by shaping Brett Kavanaugh's fight-back rebuttal against allegations of sexual assault. The office has been a perch for major figures from John Dean to Alberto Gonzales.

#HimToo: Left And Right Embrace Opposing Takes On Same Hashtag

5:00am October 11, 2018

by Amanda Morris

#HimToo as a hashtag has a history that predates a viral tweet about a son's dating habits and the outrage that followed the Kavanaugh hearings.

Cody Greenes (center), group leader with Moving Traditions, leads six high school boys in a discussion about sexual assault and consent. The program was designed to discuss difficult topics in an all-male setting.

National

Coming To The Right Answer By Themselves: Talking With Boys About Sexual Assault

3:07pm October 10, 2018

by Jeff Brady

How do we discuss sexual assault and consent with teenage boys? A Jewish organization based near Philadelphia has developed a program to discuss difficult topics such as this in an all-male setting.

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Professor Suggests Distinguished Grad Award For Blasey Ford

11:09am October 10, 2018

by Associated Press

The woman at the center of the accusations against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh is being nominated for an award.

Judge Brett Kavanaugh prepares for confirmation hearings before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Sept. 6. The Senate voted to confirm Kavanaugh Saturday.

Brett Kavanaugh Sworn In As Newest Supreme Court Justice

11:32pm October 06, 2018

by Brian Naylor

The federal appeals court judge was confirmed after a narrow Senate vote largely along party lines. He was sworn in Saturday evening so that he can begin work immediately, the Supreme Court said.