Precedents

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Supreme Court hears case on presidential powers over agency member removal

Fox News chief legal correspondent Shannon Bream breaks down how the U.S. Supreme Court is considering the extent of presidential power to fire members of independent federal agencies like the Federal Trade Commission on 'Special Report.'

VIDEO March 27

Trump's election integrity order has 'no discriminatory intent,' says law professor

Former Justice Thomas law clerk John Yoo defends President Donald Trump's executive order requiring proof of citizenship to vote on 'America Reports.'

VIDEO November 21, 2024

Democrat Pennsylvania election official delivers apology for claiming court precedent 'doesn’t matter’ amid ballot controversy

Bucks County Commissioner Diane Ellis-Marseglia delivered an apology at a public meeting for previously claiming that court precedent "doesn’t matter anymore in this country.”

VIDEO August 16, 2022

Justice Department opposes unsealing of Mar-a-Lago search affidavit

Former U.S. attorney Brett Tolman and U.C. Berkeley law professor John Yoo discuss where the Justice Department's investigation into Donald Trump could be headed on 'Fox News @ Night.'

VIDEO July 10, 2022

Can abortion be considered a 'constitutional' or fundamental right?

Constitutional law professor Josh Blackman joins 'Sunday Night in America' to explain how states may interpret the idea of life according to what is written in the Constitution.

VIDEO May 7, 2022

Massachusetts Democrat argues Supreme Court opinion could create ‘healthcare deserts’ for women

Rep. Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., shares insight on Democrat response to abortion debate, discusses the ‘supply demand mismatch’ hurting the economy.

VIDEO May 7, 2022

Judicial precedent is not ‘sacrosanct’: Christopher Scalia

Christopher Scalia, son of late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, unpacks the Supreme Court opinion leak and what it means for Americans should it become the official ruling.

VIDEO May 7, 2022

Roe v. Wade ‘did not settle’ abortion issue: Christopher Scalia

Christopher Scalia, son of late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, weighs in on the abortion debate from his father’s warning and the future of democracy.

VIDEO May 6, 2022

Cain: 'Ron DeSantis changed the equation' for woke companies

‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ co-host Will Cain unpacks DeSantis’ pushback against woke corporations and their politics.

VIDEO May 4, 2022

Supreme Court leak is an ‘unforgivable sin’: Barr

Former Attorney General Bill Barr argues ‘criminal punishment’ is necessary for the perpetrator of the Roe v. Wade draft opinion leak, unpacks ramifications of the leak and the court’s decisions.

VIDEO May 3, 2022

Dems going to make ‘political hay’ out of leaked SCOTUS draft opinion: Rove

Fox News contributor Karl Rove argues the Democrats may seem 'out of touch' with Americans if abortion is pushed as key issue in the midterms.

VIDEO December 1, 2021

Brett Kavanaugh is key to high-stakes abortion case

Former U.S. Justice Department official John Yoo discusses Supreme Court case challenging Roe v. Wade. 

VIDEO November 12, 2021

DOJ school board memo was clearly orchestrated: McGurn

Newly released emails question Attorney General Merrick Garland's testimony on the memo directing law enforcement to investigate threats to school boards.

VIDEO September 12, 2021

Justice Stephen Breyer on maintaining credibility of the Supreme Court

Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer discusses the duty and responsibilities of the judicial branch

VIDEO October 13, 2020

Kamala Harris contrasts Ginsburg with Barrett over women's rights

Democratic VP nominee invokes late justice discussing Supreme Court precedent on Roe v. Wade

VIDEO October 12, 2020

The lasting damage caused by packing the Supreme Court

George Washington University Law Professor Jonathan Turley shares his thoughts on 'Your World'

Cities September 26, 2017

EXCLUSIVE: Freedom Foundation sues Seattle over controversial new income tax

The Freedom Foundation sued Seattle Wednesday over its controversial passage of an income tax on the wealthy that critics slam as “an assault” on the law and argue sets a dangerous precedent.

Federal Courts September 25, 2017

Sarah Palin lawsuit against New York Times thrown out

A federal judge on Tuesday tossed out a defamation lawsuit by Sarah Palin against The New York Times, saying the former Alaska governor failed to show the newspaper knew it was publishing false statements in an editorial before quickly correcting them.

VIDEO March 20, 2017

Journalists violating national security laws

Held criminally accountable?

Appeals January 12, 2017

Federal courts issue conflicting rulings on legality of ObamaCare subsidies

Two federal appeals court rulings put the issue of ObamaCare subsidies in limbo Tuesday, with one court invalidating some of them and the other upholding all of them.

Supreme Court January 12, 2017

Court decision looms in subsidy challenge that could unravel ObamaCare

A few blocks down the street from where the U.S. Supreme Court recently issued its ruling in the Hobby Lobby case, a powerful federal appeals court is preparing its own decision in a case that could cause serious complications for ObamaCare.

Alliances January 12, 2017

Agents shocked as cartel boss involved in torture death of DEA colleague slips away

Mexican and U.S. authorities are scrambling to find a 60-year-old former drug lord -- who was behind the brutal killing of an American agent nearly two decades ago -- following his recent, and unexpected, release from a Mexican prison. 

Supreme Court January 12, 2017

DOJ stirs free-speech fight after demanding libertarian site turn over info on commenters

Federal prosecutors are demanding libertarian news outlet Reason help track down six readers who made threatening comments about a judge in response to an online article, touching off a fierce debate over whether such comments are protected free speech.

VIDEO May 9, 2016

North Carolina vs. the federal government on restroom rights

Bathroom bill legal battle

VIDEO February 10, 2016

Napolitano: Supreme Court EPA ruling a first in US history

Senior judicial analyst explains

Supreme Court December 20, 2015

California's foie gras ban waddles to the Supreme Court

California’s ban on force-feeding ducks and geese to produce foie gras could become an entrée on the U.S. Supreme Court’s summer menu. According to a state law that was adopted in 2004 but didn’t take effect until two years ago, “a product may not be sold in California if it is the result of force-feeding a bird for the purpose of enlarging the bird’s liver beyond normal size,” the typical method of producing the rich and buttery delicacy.

Precedents December 20, 2015

Fed judge: Gay couples can wed in Chicago

A federal judge says gay couples in Chicago don't have to wait until June to marry. Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman's Friday order says there is no reason to delay same-sex marriages in Illinois, when the state's law is set to take effect. Her finding applies only to Cook County.

Supreme Court December 20, 2015

Trio of California cases challenge big union power in Golden State

Fed up with increasing union dues and a decreasing say in how the money is spent, three California groups are challenging their big labor bosses in landmark cases that could change how unions operate in the Golden State. 

Supreme Court December 20, 2015

Supreme Court to hear case on forced unionization

The Supreme Court will hear arguments about forced unionization among government workers on Tuesday in a case that could greatly curtail powerful labor groups.

Supreme Court December 20, 2015

Supreme Court strikes down overall limits on political contributions

The Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, ruled Wednesday that limits on the total amount of money individuals can give to candidates, political parties and political action committees are unconstitutional.