Supreme Court

Celebrity Profiles

Ruth Bader Ginsburg, associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1993 to 2020, is widely recognized for her jurisprudential caution, detailed opinions, and...

Government

The presence of Black justices on the U.S. Supreme Court shapes debates about representation, constitutional interpretation, and the lived realities of race in American law. Thi...

LGBTQ+ Rights

LGBTQ+ marriage and the U.S. Supreme Court intersect at several pivotal moments that define the legal status of same-sex unions nationwide. This guide explains the most importan...

health-law

Mifepristone is a medication used in medication abortion, and when the Supreme Court is mentioned in the same context, it typically involves legal challenges, access restriction...

Relationships

Sonia Sotomayor is an associate justice of the United States Supreme Court, appointed by President Barack Obama in 2009 and confirmed by the Senate in August of that year. As a...

legal

Born in 1965 in Washington, D.C., Brett Kavanaugh attended Yale University and Yale Law School. He served in both Republican and Democratic administrations, including roles in t...

Status Updates

Brett Kavanaugh is an active Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. This status clarifier explains his current role, how he got there, and what ‘live’ means f...

Government & Policy

The president of the Supreme Court of the United States is the Chief Justice of the United States. Formally titled the Chief Justice of the United States, this member presides o...

Government & Policy

Ketanji Brown Jackson is an associate justice of the United States Supreme Court, nominated by President Joe Biden in February 2022 and confirmed that same year. She is the firs...

people

Ruth Bader Ginsburg on SNL captures a Supreme Court icon stepping into live comedy, revealing how she balanced dignity with relatability. This overview explains the appearances,...