The Latest Breaking News from the US Supreme Court

Five-Year-Old’s Chilling Last Words Before She Disappeared In “Alligator Alley” Resurface

A mother relives her daughter's chilling final words as a Florida man faces resentencing decades later.

Bored Panda · Jan 21

Families ask U.S. Supreme Court to rule on Texas’ Ten Commandments requirement for public schools

Texas can enforce the state's law requiring Ten Commandments posters in public schools. Here's what to know about the latest legal challenges.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 20

Florida man set to be executed for killing 2 during a home invasion

A man convicted of fatally shooting a man and woman during home invasion robbery and later confessing to three other killings is set to be the 19th person executed in Florida this year

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025

USPS customer’s lawsuit could pave the way for ‘a ton of suits about mail’

Major concern has been expressed about opening the doors to frivolous litigation

The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2025

Abbott, Republican lawmakers’ comments cited in court order overturning Texas’ congressional gerrymander

Judge Jeffrey Brown pointed to comments from the governor and GOP legislators as the basis for his ruling that the new map can’t be used in 2026.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 21, 2025

Death row inmate who killed his boss in brutal attack set for lethal injection in Florida’s 17th execution this year

The highest previous annual total of Florida executions was eight in 2014

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025

What’s next after a court blocked Texas’ gerrymandered maps

The state is expected to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to temporarily pause the ruling, which would allow Texas to use the more recent map while the appeal plays out.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 19, 2025

Federal court blocks Texas from using new congressional gerrymander in 2026 midterms

The decision is a major blow for Republicans, in Texas and nationally, who pushed through the mid-decade redistricting at the behest of President Donald Trump. Attorney General Ken Paxton said he would appeal.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 18, 2025

US Faces £760 Billion Tariff Refund Crisis If Supreme Court Rules Against President Trump, Report Says

A CNBC report warns the US could face a £760bn ($1tn) tariff refund crisis as the Supreme Court reviews President Trump's use of emergency trade powers.

International Business Times UK · Nov 17, 2025

US Supreme Court Sides with Trump: $4bn SNAP Cut Hits 42 Million Low-Income Families

The US Supreme Court temporarily backs Donald Trump's administration in a $4bn SNAP cut, leaving 42 million low-income Americans facing food insecurity.

International Business Times · Nov 12, 2025