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The article reports on the accusations of favoritism against U.S. Supreme Court justice Clarence Thomas for his hiring of Crystal Clancon, an activist previously accused of racism, as his law clerk. It presents ethics experts' argument that hiring someone accused of racism is not prohibited under the Supreme Court ethics code versus the federal judicial code of conduct advising judges to avoid favoritism. It provides a background on the earlier career of Clanton and his ties with Thomas.

The article discusses how former clerks have expressed their support to U.S. Supreme Court justice Clarence Thomas following revelations that he received gifts and free luxury travels for decades. Topics discussed include former clerks' testimony about the integrity of Thomas, how Thomas and his wife/activist Virginia Thomas created a clerk network, and the polarization of the clerkship ranks with Thomas hiring clerks from Republican-appointed judges.

The article discusses the Supreme Court's recent term, highlighting major decisions favoring Donald J. Trump, curtailing administrative agencies' powers, and addressing issues like guns and abortion. Topics include immunity for former presidents, social media platforms' First Amendment rights, and obstruction charges related to the Capitol attack.

The article focuses on The New York Times' rare access to observe the Supreme Court behind closed doors during a pivotal term, highlighting the justices' deliberations on contentious issues like guns, abortion, and presidential authority.

The article reports on the ruling of the U.S. Supreme Court to return to the lower courts a pair of cases challenging state laws in Florida and Texas aimed at curbing the power of social media companies to moderate content and the First Amendment rights of websites. It presents the reasoning of the justices on the application of the First Amendment to the state laws, as well as on free speech protection and First Amendment protection of social media platforms.

The article reports on the ruling of the U.S. Supreme Court that the Sackler family cannot be shielded from liability for civil claims related to the opioid epidemic, which impact a bankruptcy plan for Purdue Pharma that would have offered protection and aid to address the opioid crisis. Information is provided on the bankruptcy restructuring filed by Purdue Pharma in 2019. It presents the court's opinion on the conflict between the settlement proposal of the Sackler family and bankruptcy law.

The article reports on the ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court lifting a ban on bump stocks that enable semiautomatic rifles to fire at machine gun speeds. In the decision, the court claimed that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives exceeded its authority when it ordered the ban. Also cited are the federal government's efforts to address gun violence and mass shootings, and the dissenting judges like Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, and Ketanji Brown Jackson.

The article reports on the ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court to maintain access to the abortion pill, mifepristone. In the decision penned by Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh, a plaintiff's desire to make a drug less available to others fails to establish a standing to sue. Also cited are the bans enacted by many states against the drug and how abortion is a major election issue in the country.

The article takes a look at the access of wealthy and conservative individuals to the U.S. Supreme Coourt since the acceptance of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans. It describes changes in the lifestyle of Thomas including gifts and benefits he received from wealthy and powerful friends. It shows the access of the association to the court ceremony and related events to raise money for scholarships and programming.

The article reports on the ideological divide among U.S. Supreme Court justice over emergency abortions in states with near-total bans on the procedure. It highlights disputes and arguments over the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) on issues including pregnancy complications, a doctor's judgment that an abortion was necessary, the language of fetal personhood, and absence of immediate medical attention that could jeopardize the health of a woman or her unborn child.

The article suggests the inclination of a majority of U.S. Supreme Court justices to uphold local ordinances that allowed Grants Pass, Oregon to ban homeless people from sleeping or camping in public spaces. It reports the justices' weighing of poverty and the civil rights of homeless people against the ability of cities to clear public spaces for health and safety. It raises the issues of local government regulation of homelessness, lack of shelter, and violation of the Eighth Amendment.

The article suggests the potential of the legal battle of homeless people in Grant Pass, Oregon before the U.S. Supreme Court to reshape the homelessness crisis across the U.S. It discusses the issue of banning sleeping camping in public spaces, regulation of homelessness and violation of the Eighth Amendment. It raises concerns of homeless residents about safety, mental health and drug addiction, absence of shelters and urban campgrounds and scarcity of resources such as water in parks.

The article reports on the skepticism expressed by U.S. Supreme Court justices to efforts to curtail access to the abortion pill mifepristone that has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. It informs that mifepristone will remain illegal in several states that have enacted near-total abortion bans. It presents warning about the potential consequences of the distribution of the drug for the pharmaceutical industry, reproductive rights, anti-abortion doctors and groups.

The article focuses on the revelation that Justice Clarence Thomas failed to publicly disclose private travel provided by wealthy conservative donor Harlan Crow, including a round trip to Hawaii and New Zealand on Crow's private jet.

The article outlines a U.S. Supreme Court decision that extends the statute of limitations for challenging regulations, ruling that the time period begins when regulations first impact companies, rather than when they are initially issued.

The article focuses on the Supreme Court's decision to uphold Grants Pass, Oregon's ordinances that ban homeless residents from sleeping outdoors, ruling it does not violate the Constitution's prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment.

The article focuses on the Supreme Court's decision to dismiss a case on emergency abortions in Idaho, temporarily allowing women in the state to access abortions when their health is at risk, while indicating that the justices reversed their initial decision to hear the case.

The article focuses on the Supreme Court's decision to narrow the application of a federal anti-corruption law, ruling 6-to-3 that it does not criminalize gifts and payments intended to reward actions by state and local officials, with Justice Brett Kavanaugh arguing that the law's ambiguity.

The article focuses on the Supreme Court's likely temporary decision to allow emergency abortions in Idaho when a woman's health is at risk, based on a briefly published opinion indicating a procedural dismissal rather than a ruling on the merits.

The article focuses on the Supreme Court's decision to uphold a tax on foreign income that funded President Trump's 2017 tax cuts, with Justice Kavanaugh writing for a majority that included Chief Justice Roberts and the liberal justices, marking a significant ruling on federal taxation powers.

The article examines a U.S. Supreme Court ruling favoring the federal government on deportation hearing notice standards, emphasizing the legal dispute over compliance with immigration laws and its consequences for migrants contesting removal orders due to inadequate information. It highlights judicial division, practical implications for affected individuals, and political dynamics amidst immigration policy shifts under the U.S. President Joe Biden administration.

The article focuses on newly revealed documents showing Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas took undisclosed trips on a private jet owned by Texas billionaire Harlan Crow, sparking concerns about transparency and ethical disclosures regarding Thomas's ties to wealthy benefactors.

The article focuses on a secret recording where U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. expresses views on the impossibility of compromise between political sides in the U.S., endorsing a return to "godliness." It also covers Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr.'s contrasting views on the role of the Supreme Court and ethics concerns over the journalist's tactics.

The article details Justice Clarence Thomas' amended financial disclosure, noting previously unreported luxury trips with a conservative billionaire to an Indonesian island and an all-male club, amid broader scrutiny over justices' financial activities and disclosures.

The article reports on the consensus among the conservative majority of members of the U.S. Supreme Court to limit or even overturn a precedent that vested regulatory power to executive government agencies. It raises arguments about the foundational doctrine of administrative law called Chevron deference and discusses cases relating to the National Marine Fisheries Servives' interpretation of a 1976 law that requires fishermen to carry observers to gather data to prevent overfishing.

The article reports on updates on the U.S. Supreme Court case that could affect key components of the country's tax system. Based on the demeanor of the justices, they are more likely to uphold a tax on foreign income. Also cited are the comments of justices Sonia Sotomayor and Neil M. Gorsuch on the provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, particularly on the tax issue.

The article discusses the Supreme Court's decision permitting the National Rifle Association (N.R.A.) to pursue a First Amendment claim against a New York state official who urged companies to cease dealings post-Parkland shooting. It explores the unanimous court decision, distinguishing between government coercion and First Amendment rights, and highlights related legal battles such as Murthy versus Missouri, addressing government advocacy and coercion in different contexts.

The article focuses on U.S. Chief Justice John G. Roberts's refusal to mandate U.S. Justice Samuel A. Alito's recusal from January 6th 2021 Capitol attack cases despite concerns over provocative flags on Alito's properties. It highlights the tradition of justices making their own recusal decisions, Roberts' rejection of a meeting with Democratic senators on court ethics, and Alito's explanation that the flags were flown by his wife.

The article delves into Justice Sonia Sotomayor's emotional response to Supreme Court rulings, her journey from childhood to the highest court, and her dedication to inspiring and mentoring young people, while emphasizing the challenges of being a liberal on a predominantly conservative court.

The article focuses on concerns raised by the presence of a "Stop the Steal" symbol at Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr.'s home after the 2020 election, prompting questions about the Supreme Court's ethical standards and whether the public will perceive its rulings on January 6, 2021.

The article focuses on questions raised about whether Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. violated ethics rules by displaying an upside-down American flag outside his house following the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, sparking concerns about impartiality and bias.

The article focuses on the Supreme Court's decision to temporarily reinstate a congressional map in Louisiana, which includes a second majority-Black district, potentially increasing the likelihood of Democrats gaining a House seat in the November election.

The article focuses on Justice Clarence Thomas's remarks about the "nastiness and lies" he and his wife, Virginia Thomas, have faced in recent years, specifically regarding her efforts to subvert the 2020 election and his failure to disclose lavish gifts from wealthy friends.

The article focuses on the Supreme Court's temporary allowance for Idaho to enforce a ban on gender-affirming treatment for minors, indicating a willingness of some justices to engage in the culture wars.

The article discusses Erin Morrow Hawley's journey from fighting chicken cage regulations to becoming a prominent figure in the anti-abortion movement, representing doctors and conservative groups in a Supreme Court case about limiting access to the abortion pill.

The article discusses a legal dispute over abortion pill access, focusing on whether anti-abortion doctors have standing to sue based on moral objections and potential harm from mifepristone, with the government citing scientific evidence against their claims.

The article focuses on a Supreme Court case where the majority appears to support arguments by the National Rifle Association (NRA) that a New York State official violated the First Amendment by urging companies to stop doing business with the NRA after a school shooting.

The article focuses on the Supreme Court's decision, led by Justice Elena Kagan, to narrowly interpret a provision of the First Step Act, limiting the eligibility of federal prisoners for reduced sentences for nonviolent drug crimes.

The article discusses the U.S. Supreme Court's issuance of an ethics code amid undisclosed property deals and gifts involving the judiciary as of November 14, 2023. Topics covered include the code's caution on justices to abstain from activities that negatively affect the office's impartiality, and its prohibition of justices to allow personal relationships to influence official conduct. Also noted is the unclear enforcement procedure on ethics code regulations.

The article offers outlook on the probability of the U.S. Supreme Court to incline to the right and the impact of justices' ethical standards on their judicial work and personal relationships as they face issues like gun rights, government power, race and free speech. It discusses cases to be heard by the court on matters relating to the Second Amenment, power of administrative agencies to regulate, administrative law, access to and constitutional right to abortion, and opioid epidemic.

The article focuses on the annual financial disclosure form released by U.S. Justice Clarence Thomas on August 31, 2023 wherein he defended his undisclosed luxury trips with billionaire Harlan Crow. Cited are the increased scrutiny facing the Supreme Court about the justices' financial dealings, the renewed call by lawmakers for a stricter ethics code, and the questions elicited by Justice Thomas' decades-long relationship with Crow.

The article focuses on the Supreme Court's consideration of the lawfulness of the Trump administration's ban on bump stocks, which enable semiautomatic rifles to fire rapidly, following one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history, with justices split along ideological lines.

The article focuses on a legal case challenging the government's ban on bump stocks, devices that increase the rate of fire of semiautomatic weapons, highlighting the broader implications for the government's regulatory authority over firearms and the potential clash with gun rights.

The article reports that Justice Clarence Thomas has hired Crystal Clanton, a former law clerk accused of sending racist text messages has maintained a close relationship with Justice Thomas and his wife, Virginia Thomas.

The article focuses on the Supreme Court clearing the way for a 2.4 billion U.S. dollar plan to settle sex abuse lawsuits against the Boy Scouts of America to proceed, with no public dissents and without providing reasons for their decision.

The article focuses on U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito's renewed criticism of the Supreme Court's decision on same-sex marriage, expressing concern that those opposing homosexuality risk being labeled as bigots. Topics discussed include Alito's warning in a statement rejecting a Missouri case, his discontent with the Obergefell v. Hodges ruling, and the legal dispute involving jurors dismissed for religious objections to gay relationships.

The article focuses on former President Donald J. Trump's request to the Supreme Court to halt an appeals court ruling that rejected his claim of absolute immunity from criminal charges related to his efforts to subvert the 2020 election.

The article reports on decision of the U.S. Supreme Court to decline to block race-conscious admissions at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, clearing the way for the school to continue considering race as a factor in selecting the class that will enroll in the fall.

The article focuses on a group of Colorado voters presenting arguments to the Supreme Court to prevent former President Donald J. Trump from appearing on the state's primary ballot, claiming that his actions leading to the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack constituted an insurrection.

The article focuses on Alabama conducting its first execution using nitrogen gas, employing the untested method on convicted murderer Kenneth Smith despite concerns from death penalty opponents and objections from the Supreme Court's liberal justices.