Supreme Court

Democrats Criticize Supreme Court Nominee Gorsuch As Pro-Business

6:59pm March 20, 2017

by Brian Naylor

The case of the frozen trucker looms large in Democrats' objection to President Trump's nominee. Senate Judiciary members argued that Neil Gorsuch would skew the court in favor of corporations.

Neil Gorsuch takes part in a Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing as US President Donald Trump's nominee for the Supreme Court on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. on Monday.

Republicans Praise Gorsuch, Democrats Decry Garland Treatment On Day 1 Of Hearings

3:19pm March 20, 2017

by Jessica Taylor

The federal appeals court judge will give his opening statement to the Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday, starting off what is expected to be three days of hearings.

Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch appears before reporters before a meeting on Capitol Hill on Feb. 1.

Amid Charges By Former Law Student On Gender Equality, Former Clerks Defend Gorsuch

2:07pm March 20, 2017

A student who took an ethics course under Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch at the University of Colorado Law School said he expressed controversial views on questions of gender discrimination.

Supreme Court nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch faces his Senate confirmation hearing on Monday. A likely topic: regulation of federal agencies.

Trump's Supreme Court Nominee Skeptical Of Federal Agency Power

7:43am March 17, 2017

by Nina Totenberg

Judge Neil Gorsuch has said deferring to agencies is an abdication of judicial responsibility. He is expected to be grilled on this at Monday's confirmation hearings.

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President Donald Trump acknowledges applause as he leaves the stage after speaking at a rally Wednesday in Nashville, Tenn.

Trump Blasts Court's Travel Ban Block: 'This Ruling Makes Us Look Weak'

11:37pm March 15, 2017

by Jessica Taylor

At a Nashville campaign rally, President Trump said he wished he had stood his ground and defended his original, much stricter executive order. His second travel ban was temporarily halted Wednesday.

Amid the Trump administration's decision to revoke guidance about transgender students' use of bathrooms and locker rooms, Gavin Grimm has an ongoing case about access in his Virginia school.

What's Next For Transgender Rights Lawsuits With School Guidance Rescinded

3:59pm February 23, 2017

by Carrie Johnson

Lawyers fighting over the scope of civil rights law for transgender people are urging the Supreme Court to bring some clarity to the issues.

Shootings by Customs and Border Patrol agents along the U.S.-Mexico border have been the subject of investigations in the past, but on Tuesday the Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case asking whether families have any right to sue when a shooting oc

High Court To Hear Case Of Mexican Boy Killed In Cross-Border Shooting

3:54pm February 20, 2017

by Maggie Penman

The question before the Supreme Court comes down to whether the family of a Mexican citizen shot on Mexican soil has the right to sue under the U.S. Constitution.

President Trump speaks at the Major Cities Chiefs Association and Major County Sheriff's Association meeting in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 8.

Trump's Criticism Of Judges Out Of Line With Past Presidents

10:27am February 11, 2017

by Nina Totenberg

Traditionally, presidents restrain from criticizing judges, and our system depends on everyone abiding by court rulings. President Trump has broken protocol by belittling judges who rule against him.

Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch looks on as Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley speaks to reporters before their meeting Wednesday on Capitol Hill.

Senate Democrats In Political Quagmire Over Supreme Court Nomination

8:36pm February 02, 2017

by Nina Totenberg

Democratic senators could filibuster the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court. But it is unclear whether this is a wise move or would cost them politically in the future.

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President Trump made clear on Wednesday that he would like Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to change the chamber's rules if necessary to confirm his Supreme Court nominee.

President Trump To Senate Leader: 'Go Nuclear' To Confirm Gorsuch

3:25pm February 01, 2017

by Brian Naylor

Seeking quick approval of his Supreme Court nominee, Neil Gorsuch, Trump wants Mitch McConnell to pull out all the stops if necessary.