Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was back on the bench Tuesday, after
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is back on the bench after an unexplained one-day absence. Thomas, 75, was in his usual seat, to the right of Chief Justice John Roberts as t
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is back on the bench after an unexplained one-day absence. Thomas, 75, was in his usual seat, to the right of Chief Justice John Roberts as the court met to hear arguments in a case about the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. Thomas has ignored calls from some progressive groups to step aside from cases involving Jan. 6 because his wife, Ginni, attended then-President Donald Trump's rally near the White House before protesters descended on the Capitol.
The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals has voted to block West Virginia’s “Save Women’s Sports Act,” saying that it violates the rights of transgender students.
ACLU West Virginia praised today's ruling. Attorney General Patrick Morrisey was critical.
The justices will hear arguments related to the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol; homelessness; abortion; and a claim of presidential immunity.
Students get to view oral arguments, interact with justices.
A federal appeals court ruled that West Virginia's transgender athlete ban is unconstitutional and violates laws against sex discrimination.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A federal appeals court has overturned a West Virginia transgender sports ban, finding that the law violates Title IX, the federal civil rights law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in schools. The ruling Tuesday from the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals blocks a West Virginia law banning transgender girls from playing []
WASHINGTON — Conservative Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was not present at the court for oral arguments on Monday, with the court giving no reason for his absence. Chief Justice John Roberts said in court that Thomas “is not on the bench today” but would "participate fully" in the two cases being argued based on the briefs and transcripts. A court spokeswoman had no further information. Thomas, 75, is the eldest of the nine justices. The court has a 6-3 conservative majority. Often when...
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – David K. Thomson is New Mexico's 43rd chief justice since statehood. Justice Thomson was sworn in on Wednesday, April 17. Thomson was chosen by his colleagues and will serve a two-year term, according to the Administrative Office of the Courts. As chief justice, he will act as the administrative head of budgetary []
A federal court overturned a West Virginia law limiting transgender athletes to playing only in categories that match their birth gender.