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Reproductive rights before Supreme Court again with abortion pill access at stake

3/26/2024
The Supreme Court heard arguments in a major case that could further limit when and how women in America can get an abortion. The case centers on access to the most widely used abortion pill mifepristone. It's the latest in the ongoing legal battle over reproductive rights. William Brangham discussed the arguments with NewsHour Supreme Court analyst Marcia Coyle. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Duration:00:06:44

Future of abortion pill mifepristone will be decided by Supreme Court

3/25/2024
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday over whether to restrict access to mifepristone, one of two drugs used in medication abortions. The case will be the first the court has heard on abortion since it overturned Roe v. Wade. Special Correspondent Sarah Varney reports on what's at stake. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Duration:00:07:49

Stephen Breyer on new book 'Reading the Constitution' and debate over how to interpret it

3/25/2024
For as long as America has had a constitution, there's been debate over how to interpret it. That's particularly true when it comes to hot-button Supreme Court cases. For nearly 30 years, Stephen Breyer served on the nation's highest court, deciding on cases with ramifications still being felt across the country today. Amna Nawaz spoke with Breyer about his new book, "Reading the Constitution." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Duration:00:10:31

Why 2024 may be the most consequential election for reproductive rights in 50 years

3/24/2024
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Tuesday in a case challenging FDA rules that make it easier to get mifepristone, the medication that accounts for more than half of all U.S. abortions. John Yang speaks with legal historian Mary Ziegler about the role executive branch agencies can play in a post-Roe world and the potential consequences of the 2024 election for reproductive rights. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Duration:00:06:35

Controversial Texas immigration law back on hold as appeals court hears arguments

3/20/2024
After a series of legal back and forths, an immigration law in Texas is back in the hands of an appeals court. The law gives state officials the power to arrest migrants who they believe crossed into the U.S. illegally. A Supreme Court ruling allowed Texas to enforce the law, but a federal appeals court put it back on hold. Amna Nawaz discussed the latest with Gaige Davila of Texas Public Radio. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Duration:00:05:23

Supreme Court clears way for Texas police to arrest and deport migrants

3/19/2024
The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for Texas to enforce a controversial immigration law that allows state officials to arrest and deport migrants who cross the border illegally. Challenges to the law are not over as the justices sent the case back to a lower court. Geoff Bennett discussed the ruling with NewsHour Supreme Court analyst Marcia Coyle. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Duration:00:02:38

Analyzing the arguments as Supreme Court hears 2 cases centered on free speech

3/18/2024
The First Amendment was at the center of two key Supreme Court arguments on Monday. One honed in on social media companies' handling of misinformation while the powerful gun lobby, the National Rifle Association, was at the center of the other. Geoff Bennett discussed the hearings with NewsHour Supreme Court analyst Marcia Coyle. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Duration:00:05:22

Supreme Court says only Congress, not states, can remove Trump from presidential ballots

3/4/2024
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously that individual states cannot remove former President Donald Trump from their ballots based on the 14th Amendment. In an unsigned opinion, the court said only Congress, not states, can disqualify presidential candidates under the Constitution's so-called "insurrection clause." William Brangham reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Duration:00:05:22

Supreme Court agrees to decide if Trump is immune from election interference prosecution

2/28/2024
The Supreme Court says it will hear arguments over whether Donald Trump is immune from prosecution for his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. The justices set oral arguments for the week of April 22. Trump's pending trial in a federal court in Washington will remain on hold until then. William Brangham reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Duration:00:03:27

Supreme Court hears cases involving free speech rights on social media

2/26/2024
The Supreme Court heard arguments in highly consequential cases navigating First Amendment protections on social media. Tech companies are taking on state laws, decrying conservative censorship online. A decision could fundamentally change the use of speech on the internet. Amna Nawaz discussed the hearing with Supreme Court analyst Marcia Coyle. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Duration:00:08:51

What Supreme Court justices signaled in hearing on removing Trump from Colorado ballot

2/8/2024
The Supreme Court heard arguments in a landmark election case looking at whether Donald Trump's actions on Jan. 6 should disqualify him from appearing on Colorado's ballot. The justices scrutinized an obscure provision in the 14th Amendment at the center of this case. Amna Nawaz discussed the hearing with William Brangham and Supreme Court analyst Marcia Coyle who both were at the court. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Duration:00:09:01

Supreme Court to decide if insurrection clause can block Trump from Colorado ballot

2/7/2024
The Supreme Court will hear arguments in one of the most consequential election cases in the nation's history. Does the Civil War-era insurrection clause of the 14th Amendment disqualify Donald Trump from holding higher office? The court will hear a case out of Colorado, where its state Supreme Court ruled Trump is ineligible to be on the ballot. William Brangham reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Duration:00:05:22

Border standoff between Texas, feds intensifies as governor defies Supreme Court ruling

1/25/2024
This week, the Supreme Court sided with federal agents to remove razor wire put in place by Texas along the Rio Grande. The state is using wire and state agents to block Border Patrol from accessing a section of the border in Eagle Pass. Homeland Security is demanding access to the area by Friday, but Gov. Greg Abbott is doubling down. Laura Barrón-López discussed the dispute with Stephen Vladeck. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Duration:00:05:01

Ruling blocking Trump from Colorado primary ballot sets up high-stakes legal battle

12/20/2023
A court decision could have a major impact on the 2024 race for the White House. A divided Colorado Supreme Court ruled Donald Trump is ineligible to serve as president under the Constitution's insurrection clause and barred him from that state's primary ballot. The ruling sets up a likely showdown at the U.S. Supreme Court. Geoff Bennett discussed the ruling with Neal Katyal. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Duration:00:08:12

The barriers women still face in the legal profession decades after O'Connor's appointment

12/18/2023
Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court, lay in repose Monday, giving members of the public the chance to pay their respects. While the court has changed substantially since O'Connor first joined the bench more than 40 years ago, John Yang looks at the other ways the legal profession has not evolved. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Duration:00:07:01

Report gives an inside look at how the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade

12/15/2023
The Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade upended the landscape of reproductive rights and made it a central issue in some elections. A story from The New York Times explains some of the internal dynamics of the court, from how the justices decided to hear the case, to how the decision was drafted and when it was ultimately handed down. Geoff Bennett discussed the report with Jodi Kantor. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Duration:00:04:41

New Supreme Court ethics code 'does very little' to hold justices accountable, expert says

11/13/2023
The nine Supreme Court justices handed down a surprise unanimous decision binding themselves to a new code of ethics. It comes after criticism over undisclosed perks for some of the justices. Amna Nawaz unpacked the court's new rules with Kathleen Clark, a law professor at Washington University in St. Louis specializing in legal and government ethics. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Duration:00:06:26

In domestic violence gun ban case, Supreme Court considers dangers and due process

11/7/2023
The Supreme Court heard a case on Tuesday about whether people with domestic violence court orders should be barred from owning guns. Supreme Court analyst Marcia Coyle joins Geoff Bennett to discuss the arguments. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Duration:00:06:14

Supreme Court takes on cases involving public officials blocking social media followers

10/31/2023
The Supreme Court heard arguments in two key cases about how public officials use social media. The cases explore whether two school board members in California and a city manager in Michigan violated the First Amendment by blocking constituents from posting criticism on their personal social media pages. Geoff Bennett discussed the stakes with NewsHour Supreme Court analyst Marcia Coyle. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Duration:00:06:03

College admissions essays more important for students after end of affirmative action

10/17/2023
Students who are starting to apply to colleges for the coming year are the first class to deal with the impact of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn affirmative action. For many high school students, this annual rite of passage is now trickier than ever to navigate. Special correspondent Hari Sreenivasan takes a look for our higher education series, Rethinking College. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Duration:00:07:42