December 20, 2015 Justices mull appeal of Chicago suburb's assault weapons ban The Supreme Court has so far resisted elaborating on two landmark decisions that established a nationwide right to defend one's home with a gun.
December 20, 2015 Supreme Court rules against Kentucky clerk in gay marriage case The Supreme Court on Monday ruled against the Kentucky county clerk who has refused to issue same-sex marriage licenses, and the clerk will arrive at work Tuesday morning to face her moment of truth.
December 20, 2015 Wife of retired Supreme Court Justice Stevens dies The wife of retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens has died.
December 20, 2015 Fox News Poll: Voters say Supreme Court too liberal, want justices on the ballot In the wake of two highly anticipated rulings, a Fox News poll finds a major shift in how voters feel about the U.S. Supreme Court, with a record number now saying it is too liberal.
December 20, 2015 Colorado nuns appeal birth control ruling to Supreme Court A group of Colorado nuns said Thursday they will go to the U.S. Supreme Court to appeal a ruling that allows their employees to receive birth control from a third party under the Affordable Care Act, fueling a combustible argument over contraception and religion ahead of next year's presidential election.
December 20, 2015 Supreme Court allows use of child abuse evidence The Supreme Court ruled unanimously Thursday that statements that children make to teachers about possible abuse can be used as evidence, even if the child does not testify in court.
December 20, 2015 Supreme Court strikes down 'born in Jerusalem' passport law The Supreme Court struck down a disputed law Monday that would have allowed Americans born in Jerusalem to list their birthplace as Israel on their U.S. passports in an important ruling that underscores the president's authority in foreign affairs.
December 20, 2015 Justices rule for Muslim denied job over headscarf The Supreme Court has sided with a Muslim woman who did not get hired after she showed up to a job interview with clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch wearing a head scarf.
December 20, 2015 Supreme Court justices appear divided in historic gay marriage arguments Supreme Court justices appeared sharply divided Tuesday as historic arguments on gay marriage ended, with one pivotal justice asking tough questions of both sides.
December 20, 2015 Supreme Court to hear arguments in historic gay marriage case The Supreme Court is set to hear historic arguments in cases that could make same-sex marriage the law of the land.