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July 25, 2025 at 2:26 AM

Justice Elena Kagan urges caution after pro-Trump rulings

Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan on Thursday spoke to a conference of federal judges from the Ninth Circuit about recent rulings.
July 25, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court John Roberts, Justice Elena Kagan and Justice Brett Kavanaugh attend President Donald Trump's address to a joint session of Congress at the Capitol, March 4, 2025.
July 15, 2025 at 2:58 PM

Supreme Court allows Trump to gut Department of Education

In a 6-3 decision, the court’s three liberals opposed to the ruling for President Donald Trump to go forward with his plan to dismantle the Department of Education.
July 15, 2025 at 2:58 PM
VIDEO: Supreme Court allows Trump to gut department of Education
July 15, 2025 at 12:07 PM

Supreme Court allows Trump to continue effort to gut Education Department

The Supreme Court on Monday lifted an injunction against the Trump administration's efforts to gut the Department of Education.
July 15, 2025 at 12:07 PM
The Department of Education building in Washington, D.C., Sept. 23, 2020.
July 14, 2025 at 2:32 PM

Schools brace for wave of parents seeking opt-outs after Supreme Court ruling

When public school teachers return to classrooms this fall, they will confront a new legal landscape giving parents veto power over aspects of a child’s education.
July 14, 2025 at 2:32 PM
July 10, 2025 at 5:17 PM

Federal judge blocks Trump’s EO on birthright citizenship after SCOTUS ruling

The judge's order includes a seven-day stay to allow the Trump admin to appeal.
July 10, 2025 at 5:17 PM
VIDEO: Federal judge blocks Trump’s EO on birthright citizenship after SCOTUS ruling
July 10, 2025 at 4:44 PM

Federal judge blocks Trump’s EO on birthright citizenship after SCOTUS ruling

A federal judge in New Hampshire has blocked the Trump administration from enforcing its executive order on birthright citizenship. 
July 10, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Donald Trump listens as African Leaders deliver remarks during a multilateral lunch in the State Dining Room of the White House July 9, 2025 in Washington, DC.
July 8, 2025 at 9:05 PM

Supreme Court allows Trump to proceed with firing plans, federal government reorg

The Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to move forward with an executive order mandating a restructure of federal agencies and mass layoffs of workers.
July 8, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Video: Supreme Court allows Trump to move forward with plans for mass firings, reorganization of the federal government
July 8, 2025 at 8:41 PM

Supreme Court allows Trump to proceed with firing plans, federal government reorg

The Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to move forward with an executive order mandating a restructure of federal agencies and mass layoffs of workers.
July 8, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Supreme Court Police officers stand outside the Supreme Court in Washington, June 27, 2025.
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Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson reflects on life in the spotlight

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson discussed her life and work on the Supreme Court as a member of the liberal minority in conversation at the ESSENCE Festival of Culture.
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Ketanji Brown Jackson and Linsey Davis speak onstage at the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, July 5, 2025, in New Orleans.
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Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson on sharp dissents: 'We have very different opinions'

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson said that she believes recent rulings by the Supreme Court’s conservative majority pose an “existential threat to the rule of law.”
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Ketanji Brown Jackson and Linsey Davis speak onstage at the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola at Ernest N. Morial Convention Cente, July 5, 2025, in New Orleans.
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Supreme Court's expansive view of presidential power is 'solidly' pro-Trump: ANALYSIS

The Supreme Court is not a perfect rubber stamp for President Donald Trump, but he is finding little willingness by the conservative majority to stand in his way.
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The Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., June 27, 2025.
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Supreme Court says administration can remove 8 migrants being held in Djibouti

The Supreme Court says the Trump administration can remove eight noncitizens it moved to deport to South Sudan from where they are being held temporarily in Djibouti.
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Supreme Court Police officers stand outside the Supreme Court in Washington, June 27, 2025.
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Supreme Court to take up state bans on trans student athletes

The Supreme Court will hear appeals from three states seeking to uphold laws excluding transgender student athletes from participation in girls' and women's sports teams
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A view of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, July 19, 2024.
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Supreme Court to take up state bans on trans student athletes

The decision to hear the cases follows a ruling by the Supreme Court's conservative majority last month upholding state bans on gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors.
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VIDEO: Supreme Court to take up state bans on trans student athletes
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Supreme Court declines to hear dispute over Montana abortion consent law

The Supreme Court declined to take up a dispute over a Montana law that would have required notarized parental consent for a minor to receive an abortion
1 month ago
A general view of the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, June 1, 2024.
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LGBTQ book opt-out ruling triggers national response

The Supreme Court ruling on LGBTQ lesson opt-outs has sparked national debate over inclusion, parental rights and classroom impact.
1 month ago
A U.S. Supreme Court police officer stands watch outside of the Supreme Court, June 26, 2025, in Washington.
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Judge asks DOJ to clarify how birthright citizenship order will be implemented

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to explain how it will enforce President Trump's executive order seeking to eliminate birthright citizenship.
1 month ago
Supreme Court Police officers stand outside the Supreme Court in Washington, June 27, 2025.
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Supreme Court to hear Republican challenge to campaign spending limits

The Supreme Court on Monday said it will hear a Republican challenge to limits on federal campaign spending in its next term.
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A view of the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, June 17, 2024.
1 month ago

Justice Amy Coney Barrett defies expectations as 'center figure' on Supreme Court

After five years on the Supreme Court, Justice Amy Coney Barrett is defying expectations, staking out independent ground, and breaking with President Donald Trump.
1 month ago
Supreme Court Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett attend President Donald Trump's address to a joint session of Congress at the Capitol, March 4, 2025
1 month ago

Trump claims victory after Supreme Court limits power of federal judges

On “This Week,” ABC News’ Chief White House Correspondent Mary Bruce reports on the latest from the Trump administration.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Trump claims victory after Supreme Court limits power of federal judges
1 month ago

Supreme Court strikes at federal judges’ ability to issue nationwide injunctions

On “This Week,” ABC News’ Devin Dwyer and Sarah Isgur break down the Supreme Court’s landmark decision this week.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Supreme Court strikes at federal judges’ ability to issue nationwide injunctions
1 month ago

What's next for birthright citizenship after SCOTUS limits nationwide injunctions

Effective immediately, the Trump administration can begin planning for how it would implement an end to birthright citizenship.
1 month ago
Supreme Court Police officers stand outside the Supreme Court in Washington, June 27, 2025.
1 month ago

Trump celebrates SCOTUS ruling on limiting lower courts' nationwide injunctions

Before this ruling from the Supreme Court, any federal judge could block policy for the entire country. This will have a sweeping effect on a whole list of Trump policies.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Trump celebrates SCOTUS ruling on limiting birthright citizenship orders
1 month ago

Republican Sen. James Lankford discusses spending bill, birthright citizenship

ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos is joined by Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) discussing where President Donald Trump’s megabill stands and the latest SCOTUS ruling on birthright citizenship.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Republican Sen. James Lankford discusses spending bill, birthright citizenship
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Fate of pregnant undocumented women after SCOTUS birthright citizenship ruling

Rupa Bhattacharyya, legal director of the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection at Georgetown Law, weighs in on the ruling.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Fate of pregnant undocumented women after SCOTUS birthright citizenship ruling
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SCOTUS limits power of judges, clearing path for Trump to end birthright citizenship

The 6-3 decision dramatically limited federal judges’ ability to check presidential power, paving the way for Pres. Trump to move forward with plans to end birthright citizenship.
1 month ago
VIDEO: SCOTUS limits power of judges, clearing path for Trump to end birthright citizenship
1 month ago

SCOTUS, in birthright citizenship case, limits judges' power to block Trump policies

The Supreme Court granted a partial stay of nationwide injunctions issued by district courts against Trump's executive order to effectively end birthright citizenship.
1 month ago
Supreme Court Police officers stand outside the Supreme Court in Washington, June 27, 2025.
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Trump touts Supreme Court limiting nationwide injunctions that stop executive order

Trump on Friday celebrated a Supreme Court decision limiting nationwide injunctions issued against his executive order to effectively end birthright citizenship.
1 month ago
President Donald Trump takes questions during a news conference in the Brady Briefing Room of the White House, June 27, 2025, in Washington.
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Legal experts on the birthright citizenship case ruling

ABC News legal contributor and University of Baltimore law professor Kim Wehle discusses the impact of the birthright citizenship case ruling and how it limits the power of lower courts.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Legal experts on the birthright citizenship case ruling
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SCOTUS rules in favor of parents seeking to opt children out of reading LGBTQ books

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of parents seeking to opt their children out of public school instruction that conflicts with sincerely held religious beliefs.
1 month ago
A U.S. Supreme Court police officer stands watch outside of the Supreme Court, June 26, 2025, in Washington.
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Supreme Court ends term with several major rulings

In a major ruling the court granted a partial stay of nationwide injunctions issued by district judges against President Donald Trump's executive order to effectively end birthright citizenship.
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VIDEO: Supreme Court ends term with several major rulings
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Supreme Court upholds state's online age verification for porn sites

The Supreme Court ruled Friday that a Texas law that mandated websites with "sexual material harmful to minors" have age verification is constitutional.
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The Pornhub logo is displayed on a smartphone screen in Athens, Greece, on May 31, 2024.
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SCOTUS, in birthright citizenship case, limits judges' power to block Trump policies

Friday's decision is a boost for President Trump in his crusade against nationwide injunctions that have blocked some of the executive actions he's taken so far in his second term.
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VIDEO: SCOTUS, in birthright citizenship case, limits judges' power to block Trump policies
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Supreme Court rejects challenge to Obamacare mandate task force

The Supreme Court ruled that a government task force that determines what preventive health care services insurers must cover at no cost under the ACA is constitutional.
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VIDEO: Supreme Court rejects challenge to Obamacare mandate task force
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Supreme Court upholds online age verification for porn sites

The Supreme Court ruled Friday that a Texas law that mandated websites with "sexual material harmful to minors" have age verification is constitutional.
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VIDEO: Supreme Court upholds online age verification for porn sites
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SCOTUS rules in favor of parents seeking to opt children out of reading LGBTQ books

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of parents seeking to opt their children out of public school instruction that conflicts with sincerely held religious beliefs.
1 month ago
VIDEO: SCOTUS rules in favor of parents seeking to opt children out of reading LGBTQ books
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Trump speaks following SCOTUS ruling on birthright citizenship order

The Supreme Court on Friday granted a partial stay of nationwide injunctions issued by district judges against President Donald Trump’s executive order to effectively end birthright citizenship.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Trump speaks following SCOTUS ruling on birthright citizenship order
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Supreme Court expected to rule on Trump’s order on birthright citizenship

The Supreme Court is set to rule this morning on whether President Donald Trump can move forward with his executive order ending birthright citizenship.
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VIDEO: Supreme Court expected to rule on Trump’s order on birthright citizenship
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Supreme Court rejects challenge to Obamacare mandate task force

The Supreme Court ruled that a government task force that determines what preventive health care services insurers must cover at no cost under the ACA is constitutional.
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An exterior view of the U.S. Supreme Court building on June 26, 2025 in Washington, DC.
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US Supreme Court rules on birthright citizenship order

The Supreme Court on Friday granted a partial stay of nationwide injunctions issued by district courts against President Donald Trump's executive order to effectively end birthright citizenship.
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VIDEO: US Supreme Court rules on birthright citizenship order
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Supreme Court decision bolsters efforts to defund Planned Parenthood

The Supreme Court said Medicaid recipients don't have a right to sue over their state's decision to cut off Planned Parenthood from the government-funded health program.
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Supreme Court decision bolsters efforts to defund Planned Parenthood

The Supreme Court said Medicaid recipients don't have a right to sue over their state's decision to cut off Planned Parenthood from the government-funded health program.
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The Supreme Court is seen, June 20, 2025 in Washington.
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Administration asks SCOTUS to clarify order allowing deportations to 3rd countries

The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to clarify its order allowing migrants to be deported to countries other than their place of origin.
1 month ago
VIDEO: FBI plans to shift agents from immigration enforcement to counterterrorism: Sources
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Administration asks SCOTUS to clarify order allowing deportations to 3rd countries

The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to clarify its order allowing migrants to be deported to countries other than their place of origin.
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In this May 11, 2017, file photo, a law enforcement officer walks past the ICE logo ahead of a press conference at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement headquarters in Washington, D.C.
1 month ago

Supreme Court allows ‘3rd country’ deportations for now

The decision delivered a significant win for the Trump administration, clearing the way for officials to resume deportations of migrants to third countries without additional due process.
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VIDEO: Supreme Court okays ‘3rd country’ deportations for now
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Boston judge says detainees in Djibouti still protected despite Supreme Court ruling

The Supreme Court handed Trump a major win by allowing officials to resume deportation of migrants to third countries without additional due process requirements.
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The U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, June 1, 2024.
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Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson blasts 'narrow-minded' judging on SCOTUS: ANALYSIS

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson unloaded on her Supreme Court colleagues in a series of sharp dissents, castigating a "pure textualism" approach to interpreting laws.
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Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson delivers remarks, flanked by President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris during an event on the South Lawn of the White House, April 8, 2022.
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Supreme Court ruling ‘devastating’ for transgender kids: Lawyer

Karen Lowey is senior counsel at Lambda Legal and one of the attorneys who brought the gender-affirming care case against the state of Tennessee.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Supreme Court ruling ‘devastating’ for transgender kids: Lawyer
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SCOTUS upholds law restricting care for transgender youth

ABC News’ Devin Dwyer breaks down the Supreme Court’s decision, which upholds a Tennessee law banning some medical treatments for transgender youth, ruling that it does not amount to discrimination.
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VIDEO: SCOTUS upholds law restricting care for transgender youth
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Supreme Court upholds a state law banning some gender-affirming care for trans kids

The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a Tennessee law banning certain gender-affirming care treatment for minors.
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The Supreme Court is seen, June 16, 2025, in Washington.