Supreme Court denies Mexican family’s damages claim for cross-border shooting
The case had been watched closely because of President Donald Trump’s efforts to build a border wall and to reduce both legal and illegal immigration.
The case had been watched closely because of President Donald Trump’s efforts to build a border wall and to reduce both legal and illegal immigration.
Former Senate Republican leader Trent Lott and Democratic leader Tom Daschle navigated through the 1999 Clinton impeachment trial and emerged friends.
The justices have weeks to decide whether to hear one or more cases involving demands that Trump’s accounting firm release tax and financial records.
The Constitution’s Article II is the president’s job description, and it gives him sweeping powers. But not, as Donald Trump says, whatever he wants.
Before the justices adjourn next June, their influence will be felt by tens of millions of Americans, including President Trump and Congress.
The justices agreed to consider state restrictions on abortion despite their reluctance to become a partisan target.
With the White House and Congress debating background checks and other proposals, the Supreme Court may be reluctant to get involved.
The 5-4 opinion by Chief Justice John Roberts said federal courts may not intervene to block partisan gerrymandering.