She will be sworn in after Justice Breyer retires at the end of the current term. In a 53-47 vote, Ketanji Brown Jackson, a 51-year-old appeals court judge…
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Supreme Court Nominee Headed to Floor Vote
Senate Judiciary Committee tied in vote to advance Judge Jackson. The Senate Judiciary Committee was evenly split along party lines on Monday regarding the advancement of Ketanji Brown…
Read MoreSenate Schedules Vote on Advancing Judge Jackson’s Nomination
Full Senate vote would follow “in short order.” Confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson wrapped up Thursday. The Senate Judiciary Committee is now preparing for…
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Supreme Court Rules Unanimously on Criticism as Free Speech
Consequences for “reprehensible” behavior is not a First Amendment violation. Last week, the Supreme Court unanimously overturned a ruling that allowed a former board member to sue for…
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Supreme Court Declines to Hear Discrimination Case
Will let lower courts come to a clear decision first. The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a discrimination case on Monday. In 2016, Matthew Woods, a lawyer…
Read MoreHearings Begin for Supreme Court Nominee
Hearings are expected to last four days. The Senate Judiciary Committee began confirmation hearings Monday for President Biden’s first Supreme Court nominee, Ketanji Brown Jackson. If confirmed, Judge…
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Justice Clarence Thomas Hospitalized
Expected to be released early this week. The Supreme Court announced Sunday night that Justice Clarence Thomas was taken to Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C. on Friday,…
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Senator Collins Scheduled to Meet With Supreme Court Nominee
Senator from Maine considered key swing vote for Senate confirmation. Senator Susan Collins of Maine is scheduled to meet with President Biden’s Supreme Court nominee, Judge Ketanji Brown…
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Supreme Court Hears “Pill Mill” Arguments
Justices seek to determine best practices regarding controlled substances. The Supreme Court is deliberating the case that sentenced two doctors to prison for violation of the Controlled Substances…
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Kentucky AG Allowed to Defend Abortion Restriction
Supreme Court votes 8-1 to allow defense, does not address law itself. In 2019, Kentucky’s Attorney General Daniel Cameron attempted to legally defend a state abortion restriction after…
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