Justices, Supreme Court

Why Are There 9 Supreme Court Justices?
The U.S. Constitution doesn't specify how many Supreme Court justices are necessary—and there weren’t always nine on the bench. The Federal Judiciary Act of 1789 called for a chief justice and five associate justices.
Supreme Court justices attended Trump's address to Congress: Who was there?
At least four Supreme Court justices attended President Donald Trump's first joint Congressional address Tuesday of his second term as president.
Arkansas Supreme Court issues initial decision in Chief Justice Baker case
An order by the Arkansas Supreme Court shows the case between its chief justice and administrative office director is not over.
Clarence Thomas Wants To Revisit 50-Year-Old Supreme Court Decision
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas expressed an interest in revisiting a case decided by the High Court over 50 years ago.
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas makes stop in Missouri
Clarence Thomas, the longest-serving current member of the nation’s high court, was in the capital city to observe the naming of a conference room in the Supreme Court building after
Clarence Thomas urges Supreme Court to revisit ‘troubling’ discrimination ruling
The Supreme Court declined on Monday to hear an appeal from Ronald Hittle, a former California fire chief who claimed he was fired for his Christian faith, in a case that could have reshaped how workplace discrimination lawsuits are evaluated.
Donald Trump Cryptically Thanks Chief Justice John Roberts with Pat on the Shoulder, Then Says He 'Won't Forget'
President Donald Trump offered a cryptic 'thank you' to Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts at the U.S. Capitol on ...
Trump Thanks Chief Supreme Court Justice on Hot Mic: ‘Won’t Forget It'
Donald Trump thanked Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts and added that he “won’t forget it” after delivering a speech ...
Supreme Court seems intent on taking small steps in dealing with challenges to Trump’s agenda
Jack Goldsmith, a Justice Department official during President George W. Bush’s administration, said there may be benefits ...
Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Bid to Freeze Foreign Aid
The move came after Chief Justice Roberts temporarily paused a trial judge’s order requiring the administration to release ...
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Supreme Court justices tread carefully as collision with Trump looms
A lot of people are focused on the courts generally, and on my court in particular,” Justice Elena Kagan said.
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Supreme Court denies Trump administration request to cancel $2 billion in foreign aid
The Supreme Court in a 5-4 emergency ruling Wednesday refused to halt a judge’s decision ordering the Trump administration to immediately release nearly $2 billion in foreign aid payments owed ...
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Supreme Court of Texas chief justice highlights judge pay raises, bail reform in capitol speech
Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock asked for higher judicial pay and protections for parents in child custody cases in his first ...
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New Texas Supreme Court chief justice calls for judicial raises, changes to bail laws
Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock embraced constitutional originalism, a judicial philosophy tied to conservatism, in addressing ...
Trump Republicans lash out at Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett as a DEI hire
Some conservatives attacked Justice Barrett as a DEI hire after she backed a district judge's order requiring the ...