Topic: U.S. Supreme Court

Supreme Court to hear reverse-discrimination case

In a potentially influential case, white and Hispanic firefighters in New Haven, Conn., claim racial bias in promotion.

Supreme Court hears case of strip-searched schoolgirl

It heard arguments Tuesday on whether Arizona school officials violated Fourth Amendment privacy rights in strip-searching a 13-year-old girl.

Letters to the Editor

Readers write about the continuing debate over the size of the federal government, why students should be protected by the Constitution in school, and how Obama shows strength.

Strip searches in middle school? Top court to decide.

The Supreme Court must decide whether an Arizona school went too far in strip-searching an eighth-grade girl for drugs.

Opinion: Supreme Court's bench has never been less diverse

Race and gender are important, but with six Harvard justices, President Obama should consider geographic, professional, and social backgrounds, too, when he evaluates nominees.

The Monitor's View: Obama's too cool on gun restrictions

While in Mexico, he reasoned it wouldn't be 'easy' to push an assault-weapons ban through Congress. That shouldn't stop him.

Carbon emissions pose danger, EPA finds

Agency’s move lays the foundation for expanding US regulation of thousands of companies.

Who's going to get the carbon pollution credits?

Armed America: Behind a broadening run on guns

Firearms sales have their cycles, but types of buyers – and their motivations – have shifted.

Obama’s church choice remains a mystery

Federal judges take their own case to court – for more pay

The Constitution bars Congress from reducing a judge’s pay. But Congress has excluded judges from receiving promised inflation adjustments in six of the past 16 years.

Opinion: The injustice of Iowa's ruling on gay marriage

Its central focus on emotions erodes moral principles and law.

In Iraq, Obama underscores support for troops

On a surprise visit that lasted less than five hours, the US president also met with Iraq's prime minister.

Franken tightens grip on Senate seat, but lawsuit looms

The counting and recounting ends in Minnesota, with Democrat Franken leading Republican Coleman by 312 votes. But Coleman can still appeal the outcome.

Iowa's top court brings gay marriage to America's heartland

The unanimous ruling held that the state's same-sex marriage ban was unconstitutional.

Terror suspects held in Afghanistan may challenge their detention

A federal judge applies the same principles as the Supreme Court ordered at Guantánamo, which presents a challenge to the Obama administration.

Supreme Court dismisses appeal in tobacco case with $79.5 million verdict

The case was considered one of the most important of the current term because it suggested the justices were headed into a showdown with the Supreme Court of Oregon.

Will high court make age-bias lawsuits easier or harder to win?

A case the justices heard Tuesday offers them an opportunity to decide the standard for proving illegal discrimination.

Monitor writers celebrate ‘unique’ moments

From crawling on the carpet with Ronald Reagan to sipping tea with the Che Guevara of Afghanistan, former staffers recount stories as the Monitor transitions to new formats.

Was 'Hillary: The Movie' wrongly censored?

The Supreme Court hears a case Tuesday about rules governing campaign advocacy and finance.

Alaskan lake’s fate could echo across continent

US Supreme Court will decide if Lower Slate should be disposal site for mine wastes.

Was 'Hillary: The Movie' wrongly censored?

The Supreme Court hears a case Tuesday about rules governing campaign advocacy and finance.

World

How long can executions be delayed?

The Supreme Court denied the appeal of a Florida inmate on death row for 32 years.

US Supreme Court holds to narrow interpretation of the Voting Rights Act

Critics say the ruling on 'crossover' districts could reduce the political clout of minorities.