David G. Savage

Supreme Court originalists break with originalism

On issue of birthright citizenship, most conservatives rethink a long-held principle.

Fractured Supreme Court not always in his corner

Despite giving Trump some wins, justices also deflated his claim to unlimited power.

BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP IS UPHELD BY THE SUPREME COURT

The justices reject Trump’s attempt to revise Constitution by executive order.

Justices allow late-arriving mail-in ballots

In a surprise decision, Barrett and Roberts join majority, dealing a setback to GOP.

Court grants Trump new power to fire officials, but not Fed's

RULING REJECTS STATE’S LIMIT ON GUNS

Supreme Court upholds the right to carry weapons into stores, other venues.

Justices say U.S. can block asylum seekers at border

Ruling greatly limits right to seek refuge. Critics say it violates intent of Congress.

Court won’t shield Haitians, Syrians

Justices let Trump end their legal status. Noncitizens from elsewhere also at risk.

Justices uphold gun rights of drug users

Court says federal ban on access to firearms based on substance abuse is too harsh.

June looms large for Supreme Court

Decisions are coming on citizenship, gun rights and transgender athletes before recess.

Simmering anger fills Supreme Court

As conservative justices move law further to the right, tension grows

Voting Rights Act is curbed by Supreme Court

Impact on minority representation in Congress could be huge, legal experts say.

Justices to weigh ‘digital dragnet’ searches

Law enforcement’s use of cellphone location tracking concerns privacy advocates.

Justices skeptical of birthright citizenship limits

High Court seems poised to reject Trump push to end right for some babies.