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3d ago

Abortion Rights

Abortion Rights

Supreme Court allows abortion pill to remain available by mail nationwide

The decision indefinitely blocks an appeals court ruling that would have restricted availability of the drug, especially in states with strict anti-abortion laws.
A hand holds a box of mifepristone
A hand holds a box of mifepristone

Supreme Court faces new criticism for redistricting decision so close to 2026 elections

Recent rulings have triggered a frenzy to redraw congressional maps even though justices previously admonished judges not to interfere in the voting process.
John Roberts.
John Roberts.

Appeals court pauses Trump’s $83M payment to E. Jean Carroll pending Supreme Court action

Carroll didn’t object to the pause as long as certain conditions were met.
E. Jean Carroll
E. Jean Carroll

Supreme Court lets Alabama speed adoption of congressional map eliminating a majority-Black district

The decision sends litigation back to a lower court as the state races to adopt a map before the midterm elections that would more heavily favor Republicans.
People hold signs outside against redistricting, slogans such as "It's About Us" / "No to Election Rigging" / "It is time we the people say no" / and "Who invited Jim Crow?" can be seen written on signage
People hold signs outside against redistricting, slogans such as "It's About Us" / "No to Election Rigging" / "It is time we the people say no" / and "Who invited Jim Crow?" can be seen written on signage

Virginia Democrats ask Supreme Court to allow use of new congressional map

The Virginia Supreme Court concluded that the process that led to a referendum approving the new map was unlawful.
Election 2026 Redistricting Virginia
Election 2026 Redistricting Virginia
6d ago

Abortion Rights

Abortion Rights

Supreme Court temporarily extends access to abortion pill while it mulls legal challenge

The justices are still considering what next steps to take in a case that could block availability of the abortion pill mifepristone by mail.
A box of mifepristone
A box of mifepristone
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The Supreme Court had a chance to limit partisan gerrymandering but has instead turbocharged it

A 2019 ruling ended hopes of reining in partisan gerrymandering via the courts. Now, the conservative majority has gone even further.
DeSantis Unveils Florida Map Plan Endangering Four Democrats
DeSantis Unveils Florida Map Plan Endangering Four Democrats

Chief Justice John Roberts says public wrongly views the justices as ‘political actors’

At a judicial conference, Roberts bemoaned what he characterized as the public’s misconceptions about the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts

Jackson and Alito spar over decision to expedite Louisiana redistricting ruling

The decision led liberal Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to harshly criticize the court's conservative majority as Louisiana rushes to draw a new map for this year's election.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson and Justice Samuel Alito.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson and Justice Samuel Alito.
13d ago

Abortion Rights

Abortion Rights

Supreme Court temporarily restores full access to abortion pill

The decision means mifepristone remains available nationwide without an in-person meeting required while litigation continues.
A box of mifepristone
A box of mifepristone
15d ago

Politics News

Politics News

Supreme Court asked to pause ruling blocking telehealth and mail access to abortion pills

The emergency appeal comes a day after a federal appeals court granted Louisiana's request to require that mifepristone be dispensed in person.
A hand with black fingernails holding up a box of Mifepristone abortion pills in front of the U.S. Supreme Court building.
A hand with black fingernails holding up a box of Mifepristone abortion pills in front of the U.S. Supreme Court building.