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Supreme Court allows emergency abortions in Idaho for now

The court opted against deciding whether Idaho’s abortion ban conflicts with a federal law that sets standards for hospital emergency room care, leaving legal question unresolved.
A crowd outside the Supreme Court with signs that read, "My Body My Choice" and "Not Your Body"
A crowd outside the Supreme Court with signs that read, "My Body My Choice" and "Not Your Body"

Supreme Court blocks EPA's interstate air pollution regulation

The Environmental Protection Agency’s “good neighbor” rule was aimed at reducing air pollution that crosses state lines and contributes to smog.
Emissions rise from the smokestacks
Emissions rise from the smokestacks

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson says Idaho abortion ruling: 'not a victory for pregnant patients'

The 5-4 decision allows Idaho patients to obtain emergency abortions for now, but sidestepped ruling on whether Idaho’s strict abortion law conflicts with federal law.
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson

It's time to stop delaying Steve Bannon's prison sentence, DOJ tells Supreme Court

Bannon, a former Donald Trump adviser, has appealed his four-month prison sentence, which is set to begin Monday.
Steve Bannon speaks, holding a microphone
Steve Bannon speaks, holding a microphone

Supreme Court accidentally posts Idaho abortion case document that may preview Biden admin win

A copy of the document posted online and then removed suggested that the court will dismiss the dispute over Idaho abortion law, meaning emergency room doctors can perform abortions there.
Reproductive rights activists demonstrate in front of the Supreme Court
Reproductive rights activists demonstrate in front of the Supreme Court

Supreme Court tosses out claim Biden admin coerced social media companies to remove content

The court overturned an injunction that would have limited contacts between government officials and social media companies on a wide variety of issues.
President Biden speaking in Wisconsin
President Biden speaking in Wisconsin

Judge in Trump's classified documents case weighs constitutional challenge; new gag order request

Outside the courtroom, Joe Biden and Democrats are hitting Donald Trump on abortion on the second anniversary of the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
Donald Trump and Joe Biden
Donald Trump and Joe Biden

Supreme Court to weigh state restrictions on gender-affirming care for youths

The court is expected to hear oral arguments and make a ruling in its coming term, which starts in October and will end in June 2025.
A young person holds a Pride Flag outside the House chambers before a legislative session, on Feb. 26, 2024, in Nashville, TN.
A young person holds a Pride Flag outside the House chambers before a legislative session, on Feb. 26, 2024, in Nashville, TN.

Supreme Court rejects appeals brought by RFK Jr.-founded anti-vaccine group over Covid shots

The justices declined to hear cases brought by Children's Health Defense, the anti-vaccine group founded by independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during a voter rally at St. Cecilia Music Center in Grand Rapids, Mich.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during a voter rally at St. Cecilia Music Center in Grand Rapids, Mich.

Two years after Dobbs, activists look to capitalize on abortion-rights support ahead of November

Abortion-rights advocates are working to emphasize abortion issues ahead of what is expected to be a tight presidential race.
Abortion rights activists participate in a Bans Off Our Bodies rally and march to the U.S. Supreme Court
Abortion rights activists participate in a Bans Off Our Bodies rally and march to the U.S. Supreme Court

After gun control victory at Supreme Court, justices have other firearms cases in their sights

The latest ruling is likely the first of many in which gun rights advocates challenge restrictions. One of those cases could affect Hunter Biden's recent conviction.
A salesperson shows a hand gun available for purchase at a firearms store
A salesperson shows a hand gun available for purchase at a firearms store