Justice Sotomayor issues apology over Kavanaugh comments

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor issued a public apology to Justice Brett Kavanaugh after making what she described as "inappropriate" comments in response to his opinion in a decision that lifted restrictions on immigration stops. 

Supreme Court rules in favor of Steve Bannon, likely to dismiss criminal case

Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of President Donald Trump, won a Supreme Court order that may likely lead to a dismissal of his criminal conviction for refusing to testify to Congress.

Justice Alito became ill at March event, treated for dehydration, Supreme Court says

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito fell ill at a March event in Philadelphia and was treated for dehydration before returning home the same day, according to the court.

Supreme Court justices raise questions in Trump birthright citizenship case

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday in a landmark case challenging the scope of birthright citizenship, with early indications suggesting a number of justices may be skeptical of the Trump administration’s position.

Which countries have birthright citizenship?

President Trump has repeatedly said the U.S. is the only country “STUPID” enough to allow birthright citizenship, but that’s not true.

Trump attends Supreme Court as justices hear birthright citizenship case

The Supreme Court cast doubt Wednesday on President Donald Trump’s attempt to restrict birthright citizenship in a high‑stakes case highlighted by the president’s appearance in the courtroom.

Supreme Court to hear oral arguments April 1 on Trump birthright order

The Supreme Court hears Trump v. Barbara Wednesday, a challenge to Trump’s order limiting birthright citizenship, which could affect immigration policy and millions of U.S.-born children.

Supreme Court rules against law banning 'conversion therapy' for LGBTQ+ kids

The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against a law banning "conversion therapy" for LGBTQ+ kids in Colorado, one of about two dozen states that banned the discredited practice. 

Supreme Court weighs rules on late mail-in ballots ahead of midterms
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The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments over whether mail-in ballots received after Election Day should be counted, a decision that could impact upcoming midterm elections. Justices debated concerns over election integrity and voter access, with a ruling expected by July.

SCOTUS conservatives signal readiness to curb late-arriving mail ballots

The Supreme Court's conservative majority on Monday appeared poised to overturn state laws from Mississippi and other U.S. states that allow for the counting of mail-in ballots received after Election Day.

Supreme Court unanimously rebukes lower court's handling of Whole Foods baby food case

The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled 9-0 on Tuesday that a lawsuit against Whole Foods and baby food manufacturer Hain Celestial Group should proceed in Texas state court.

Trump says he'll raise global tariff rate to 15% after Supreme Court loss

A defiant President Trump now says he’s raising the global tariff rate from 10% to 15% after a crushing defeat from the Supreme Court.

WA leaders react to SCOTUS ruling against Trump tariffs

Washington leaders and elected officials are releasing statements on Friday after the United States Supreme Court ruled that President Trump's sweeping tariffs violated federal law.

Supreme Court rules Trump's tariffs violated federal law

On Friday, the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s global tariffs, handing Trump a major loss on an issue important to his economic agenda.

Supreme Court Justice Barbara Madsen to retire
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Barbara Madsen was the first woman elected to our state's Supreme Court and is retiring in April. She ends her career as the second-longest sitting justice on the court at 33 years. 

Watch: Gov. Ferguson appoints Colleen Melody to WA State Supreme Court
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Governor Bob Ferguson announced his first appointment to the Washington State Supreme Court, naming civil rights attorney Colleen Melody to succeed retiring Justice Mary Yu.