Supreme Court grapples with OxyContin maker's bankruptcy deal, with billions of dollars at stake
The Supreme Court is wrestling with a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would shield members of the Sackler family who own the company from civil lawsuits over the toll of opioids.
Death of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor rekindles Bay Area connections
The Bay Area is remembering its long and deep connections with Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, who passed away Friday at age 93.
Supreme Court says it will formally adopt a code of ethics for the first time
The Supreme Court is adopting its first code of ethics, in the face of sustained criticism over undisclosed trips and gifts from wealthy benefactors to some justices.
Supreme Court to decide whether South Carolina targeted Black voters in redistricting
With Republicans holding a thin margin in the U.S. House, any change to competitive districts has a chance to alter the balance of power after the 2024 elections.
Supreme Court to decide if laws limiting social media platforms violate the Constitution
The justices will review laws enacted by Republican-dominated legislatures and signed by Republican governors in Florida and Texas.
Supreme Court to deliberate on the ambiguity of 'And' in criminal sentencing law
In particular, the justices will be examining a so-called safety valve provision that is meant to spare low-level, nonviolent drug dealers who agree to plead guilty and cooperate with prosecutors from having to face often longer mandatory sentences.
Mexico’s Supreme Court decriminalizes abortion nationwide
The sweeping decision comes amid a trend in Latin America loosening restrictions on abortion even as access has been limited in the United States.
Coach Joe Kennedy teases his next act after his Supreme Court victory and return to football
There may be bigger things in store for Coach Joe Kennedy, assistant football coach in Bremerton, Washington, after his triumphant return to the high school football field following his Supreme Court victory in 2022 and his reinstatement to his coaching position earlier this year.
'Sopranos' actor thanks SCOTUS for 'allowing' him to 'discriminate,' makes announcement about his work
Actor Michael Imperioli thanked the Supreme Court on Saturday for "allowing" him to discriminate after they held that a graphic designer who creates wedding websites does not have to create them for same-sex marriages.
'Stewart' says he never asked Christian web designer to create gay wedding invitations in Supreme Court case
A man named Stewart said he never requested gay wedding invitations from a web designer, which is at the center of the Supreme Court ruling.
California leaders, students react to SCOTUS ruling on student loans
Reaction to the Supreme Court’s decision was swift in California, especially amongst Democratic leaders.
Biden offers alternative student debt relief plan following Supreme Court ruling
President Joe Biden is offering an alternative student debt plan designed to ease borrowers’ threat of default if they fall behind on their payments.
Supreme Court will decide if some judges went too far in striking down gun restrictions
A year after its sweeping gun rights ruling, the Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether judges are going too far in striking down restrictions on firearms.
Supreme Court backs designer who objects to making gay couples’ wedding websites
In a defeat for gay rights, the court ruled 6-3 for designer Lorie Smith despite a Colorado law that bars discrimination based on sexual orientation, race, gender and other characteristics.
Supreme Court makes big decisions with more to come: Here's what to know
The Supreme Court is expected to announce major decisions Friday on Biden's student loan forgiveness program and a case that impacts gay rights.
SCOTUS affirmative action ruling leaves colleges seeking new ways to promote diversity
Some universities are exploring innovative strategies, such as socio-economic factors, to ensure a diverse student body while remaining within the legal boundaries defined by the Supreme Court.
How Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling can impact California colleges, universities
As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, many college and university campuses are nearly empty. Nonetheless, the impact of the Supreme Court's ruling on affirmative action is a lesson for current and prospective students on the far-reaching consequences the decision could have.
Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action in college admissions
President Joe Biden said he “strongly, strongly" disagrees with the court's ruling and urged colleges not to let the ruling “be the last word."
Supreme Court rules in favor of Black Alabama voters, orders voting maps to be redrawn
The Supreme Court has issued a surprising ruling in favor of Black voters in a congressional redistricting case, rejecting a Republican-led effort to weaken a landmark voting rights law.
Bay Area lawyer's trademark dispute over 'Trump too small' slogan to be heard by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to take up a Bay Area lawyer’s fight to trademark the phrase "Trump too small" in a case that pits the First Amendment against federal trademark law.