For years, the Supreme Court has quietly gained more influence in US politics than its founders ever planned. Now it sits in the middle of fiery debates, often making decisions that lean heavily conservative while handling issues that should be settled by elected leaders. Some argue that Democrats m
This week, two Supreme Court justices stood up and said the same thing: the court has no ties to politics. Justice Amy Coney Barrett spoke at a public event Monday, while Chief Justice John Roberts did the same Wednesday. Both claimed the court stays neutral and makes decisions based purely on law.
The story begins in the 1970s, after a scandal that shook the nation. New rules were made to stop rich people from buying elections. They set limits on how much could be spent and required donors to be named. Even the biggest campaign groups were capped at $1, 000 a year. One billionaire industriali
In a courtroom years ago, a woman who once led a racist attack broke down while talking to the family she harmed. She admitted to her role in the crime but also claimed it wasn’t truly her, creating a confusing mix of apology and denial. The video of her reaction has resurfaced online, leading peopl
Brazil’s Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has put the brakes on a bill that would have drastically shortened the prison sentence of former President Jair Bolsonaro. The justice ruled that the bill, which aimed to cut Bolsonaro’s 27-year sentence down to just over two years, cannot take effe
A Utah judge just ruled that live TV feeds can keep rolling during Tyler Robinson’s murder trial, despite his team’s push to block cameras. Judge Tony Graf said courtroom broadcasts help the public keep an eye on the justice system and won’t sway future jurors—especially since the feed won’t show Ro
Two British residents with ties to China were found guilty in London last week of gathering intelligence on democracy activists originally from Hong Kong. The men, aged 65 and 40, claimed they were just ordinary locals, but prosecutors presented evidence showing they had collected personal details a
The Supreme Court recently said states can’t rely too much on race when drawing voting districts. This isn’t about removing fairness—it’s about asking if old rules still fit today. Back in 1965, laws like the Voting Rights Act were needed to stop racist tricks that kept Black Americans from voting.
The Supreme Court often acts like a family with constant arguments over big issues. Justices disagree on race, religion, abortion, guns, and the environment. Recently, fights over presidential power and LGBTQ+ rights have heated up. They try to stay professional but admit they don't always get along
The U. S. Supreme Court recently ruled against strict racial gerrymandering rules, sparking anger from critics who call it a threat to minority voting power. But the real reason these rules are fading isn’t politics—it’s because America’s population itself is changing. More people now identify as mu
