Supreme Court Turns Down Case on Carrying Guns in Public

The case concerns a challenge to a California law that places strict limits on carrying guns in public — one of numerous Second Amendment cases the court has turned away in recent years.

Justices Side With Immigrant Who Got Bad Legal Advice

By ADAM LIPTAK June 23, 2017 WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday ruled in favor of an immigrant whose lawyer falsely told him that pleading guilty to a drug charge would not lead to his deportation. When the immigrant, Jae Lee, learned the truth,...

Pride 2017: Same-Sex Parents Still Face Legal Complications

Laws covering parenting can be contradictory around the country, especially with adoptions. Custody issues can emerge even years after a child is born.

Justices to Hear Major Challenge to Partisan Gerrymandering

By ADAM LIPTAK June 19, 2017 WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court announced on Monday that it would consider whether partisan gerrymandering violates the Constitution, potentially setting the stage for a ruling that could for the first time impose limits on...

Gerrymandering Case Echoes in Inkblot-Like Districts Across the U.S.

The Supreme Court announced it would hear a Wisconsin gerrymandering case, attracting the attention of other states locked in redistricting battles.

Justices Strike Down Law Banning Disparaging Trademarks

By ADAM LIPTAK June 19, 2017 WASHINGTON — In a decision likely to bolster the Washington Redskins’ efforts to protect their trademarks, the Supreme Court on Monday ruled that the government may not refuse to register potentially offensive names....