Public figures from across the political spectrum heralded the former Supreme Court justice for breaking barriers for women and striving for consensus on the nation’s highest court.
Tag: Supreme Court (US)
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Sandra Day O’Connor, First Woman on the Supreme Court, Is Dead at 93
During a crucial period in American law — when abortion, affirmative action, sex discrimination and voting rights were on the docket — she was the most powerful woman in the country.
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Senate Panel Approves Subpoenas for Leonard Leo and Harlan Crow
The decision to try to compel cooperation from a leading judicial activist and a Republican megadonor came over fierce G.O.P. opposition and threats of retaliation.
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Supreme Court Seems Wary of In-House S.E.C. Tribunals
The justices heard arguments over whether the Constitution allows the agency to pursue enforcement actions before its own judges instead of in federal courts.
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Why Judges in the Trump Jan. 6 Trial Need a Rocket Docket
Voters could go to the polls in 2024 without knowing whether one of the candidates is criminally responsible for trying to overturn the last one.