Supreme Court Will Allow Review of Decades-Old Deportations

Decides immigrant convicted in 1988 for possessing 50 kg of cocaine can challenge deportation

U.S. Supreme Court Cancels All Oral Arguments Through Early April Due To COVID-19

Kevin Daley
March 27, 2020 11:00 AM

A little-noticed immigration decision at the Supreme Court Monday could give a boost to foreign nationals challenging deportation orders long after their removal from the United States.

Supreme Court Hands Down First Remote Opinions Since Bush v. Gore

Supreme Court's work goes on despite coronavirus pandemic

Kevin Daley
March 23, 2020 7:10 PM

The Supreme Court handed down opinions remotely on Monday, marking the first time since Bush v. Gore that the justices issued rulings without reading decisions from bench during an official public session.

Supreme Court Suspends Arguments Amid Coronavirus Fears

Six justices considered 'at risk' given age

Kevin Daley
March 16, 2020 12:50 PM

The Supreme Court postponed its March argument session on Monday in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

After Supreme Court Bans Mandatory Union Fees, Workers Ask for Refunds

Kevin Daley
March 14, 2020 5:00 AM

In 2018, Mark Janus convinced the Supreme Court that mandatory government union dues violate the First Amendment. Now he wants his money back.

Supreme Court to Shut Doors to Public Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Kevin Daley
March 12, 2020 5:25 PM

The Supreme Court building will close to the public as of Thursday afternoon, given continued concerns over the spread of the coronavirus.

Supreme Court Saves Trump’s ‘Wait in Mexico’ Policy as Government Warns of Border Surge

US Border Agents Patrol Rio Grande Valley As Migrant Crossings Drop

Kevin Daley
March 11, 2020 5:20 PM

The Supreme Court revived the Trump administration's "Remain in Mexico" policy for asylum seekers Wednesday after the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals put the program on hold.

Justice Department Warns of Border Rush as It Asks Supreme Court to Protect Asylum Policy

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to let it enforce 'wait in Mexico' asylum rule

Kevin Daley
March 7, 2020 5:00 AM

Fearing an unprecedented influx of asylum seekers on the southern border, the Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to lift a court decision blocking implementation of the "Wait in Mexico" policy, which requires asylum seekers to remain in Mexico until their claims are heard.

After Defending Supreme Court Threats, Schumer Now He Says He Misspoke

Alex Griswold
March 5, 2020 2:35 PM

After doubling down on comments threatening two conservative Supreme Court justices, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D., N.Y.) now says he misspoke.

Roberts Calls Schumer Threats Against Justices ‘Dangerous’

Top Senate Dem warned justices they would 'pay the price' if they limit abortion access

Kevin Daley
March 4, 2020 5:10 PM

Chief Justice John Roberts condemned Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D., N.Y.) as "dangerous" after the New York Democrat made threatening statements as justices heard oral arguments in a controversial abortion case on Wednesday.

Lawyer Defending CFPB Cites Coronavirus to Fend off Presidential Oversight

Kevin Daley
March 3, 2020 7:10 PM

A lawyer invoked the coronavirus outbreak before the Supreme Court Tuesday as he argued that Congress can restrict the president's power to fire senior government officials.