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'Ruth Bader Ginsburg' Reminds Us Why The Justice Is A True Legal Icon

12:29pm October 18, 2018

by Michelle Olsen

Jane Sherron De Hart's biography sheds light on personal and professional challenges Ginsburg faced on the way to the top and puts the Supreme Court justice's life in context.

Abortion opponents see the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court as an opportunity to push for further abortion restrictions. Abortion supporters are preparing for a fight.

With Kavanaugh Confirmed, Both Sides Of Abortion Debate Gear Up For Battle

9:00am October 10, 2018

by Sarah McCammon

With a new Supreme Court, Planned Parenthood is planning for a more difficult legal landscape for abortion rights. Abortion rights opponents see an opportunity they haven't had in decades.

The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to block the deposition of Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, who approved adding the citizenship question to the 2020 census.

Census Citizenship Question Lawsuits Move Toward Supreme Court Showdown

10:35pm October 09, 2018

by Hansi Lo Wang

The Trump administration is asking the justices again to block the depositions of senior officials in lawsuits over a controversial question about U.S. citizenship status on the 2020 census.

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.

Police officers lead several protesters away from Flake's office Friday after the Senate cloture vote.

Protesters Make Final Push To Derail Kavanaugh's Bid Before Confirmation Vote

7:13pm October 05, 2018

by Colin Dwyer

As the Senate advanced Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination, demonstrators remained determined in their opposition, showing support for the women who have accused the judge of sexual misconduct.

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., points at Democrats as he defends Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing last week.

Will the Kavanaugh Saga Leave Bruises That Heal Or Permanent Scars?

2:57pm October 05, 2018

by Ron Elving

The fight over the nomination rises from the emotional cauldron that boiled through the 2016 campaign and has simmered ever since.

Politics & Government

WATCH LIVE: Senate To Take Decisive Vote on Kavanaugh

9:35am October 05, 2018

by NPR Staff

The Senate is taking a procedural vote on whether or not to move Judge Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination forward. Watch the proceedings on the Senate floor live.

Demonstrators gather Thursday outside the Supreme Court, demanding that the Senate reject Judge Brett Kavanaugh's nomination.

'We Believe Survivors': Demonstrators Throng Capitol Hill To Protest Kavanaugh

7:08pm October 04, 2018

by Colin Dwyer

They came from as far as Alaska to march on the Supreme Court and a Senate office building. As Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation vote looms, the protesters lobbied the few remaining undecided senators.

Activists chant during a protest outside the office of Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley of Iowa.

Politics & Government

Senators To Review FBI Report On Kavanaugh, Setting Up Finale In Confirmation Drama

8:23am October 04, 2018

by Kelsey Snell

Only one copy of the supplemental investigation into Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh will be available to senators and their aides, who will read it in shifts in a secure room at the Capitol.

Queue Listen Now

Democrats, led by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, have been hopeful about making big gains in the midterm elections, but a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll shows Republican enthusiasm surging.

Politics & Government

Poll: Amid Kavanaugh Confirmation Battle, Democratic Enthusiasm Edge Evaporates

4:18pm October 03, 2018

by Domenico Montanaro

A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds that amid the Brett Kavanaugh Supreme Court confirmation battle, the share of Republicans saying the 2018 midterms are "very important" has spiked.