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Supreme Court Hearings: 7 Questions Answered as Ketanji Brown Jackson Faces Senate Judiciary Committee

The confirmation process will see Ketanji Brown Jackson, Biden’s pick for the Supreme Court, grilled by the Senate Judiciary Committee.

‘This Far By Faith’ — Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson Thanks God After Historic Supreme Court Nomination

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson thanked God for "delivering" her to the point of being nominated to the Supreme Court, where she would be the nation's first Black woman justice.

Supreme Court Set to Address Abortion, Guns, and Religion

The Supreme Court begins its annual term on October 4 with a packed agenda highlighted by three claims of violations of constitutional rights.

Why Won’t the US Supreme Court Do Anything About Racism?

The courts in the U.S. have done little to intervene more generally in the mass surveillance, mass violence, and mass incarceration affecting people of color.

Supreme Court: Cop Who Shot Innocent Woman in Her Front Yard Can’t Be Sued

The Supreme Court on Monday shielded a police officer from being sued for shooting an Arizona woman in her front yard, once again making it harder to bring legal action against officers who use excessive force, even against an innocent person.

Race Bias Among Jurors May Require New Trial, Supreme Court Rules

The Supreme Court took a strong stand against racism in jury rooms, making a unique ruling against reported bias for the first time.