The Latest Breaking News from the Supreme Court

7/30/1956: Congress enacted a resolution, declaring that the motto of the United States is "In God we Trust." The Supreme Court declined to grant review in Newdow v.Congress, which considered the constitutionality of that motto.

Opponents say they will challenge on constitutional grounds bills intended to protect kids online that are set for a Senate vote.

President Biden advocates for significant Supreme Court reforms to uphold civil rights principles and separation of powers, potentially reshaping the court...

The president wants Congress to impose a binding code of ethics on the high court

I appreciate the replies from Orin, Will, and Sam. We have very different conceptions on what role a scholar should play and what role a judge should play. My writings in this area are both retrospective and prospective. I look backwards to see what qualifications a judge had at the…

Biden is asking Congress to pass a series of laws that would expand the court and issue term limits

While some experts say the proposal is a good first step, some think Biden has "misdiagnosed the problem"

The proposals include term limits for Supreme Court justices, a binding ethics code, and a constitutional amendment limiting the president's' immunity from prosecution. All 3 are potentially good ideas. But devil is in details.

President Joe Biden argued that Congress should act to rein in the Supreme Court in a speech Monday that touted three key changes.