US Supreme Court
US Supreme Court strikes down strict Louisiana abortion clinic law
The court struck down a Louisiana law regulating abortion clinics in the first big abortion case of the Trump era.
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Trump's White House
Trump's use of military funds for Mexican wall illegal, court rules
Administration was not authorised to use $3.64 billion in Pentagon money for part of the border wall, court rules, but long-term implications are unclear as Supreme Court earlier ruled in Trump's favour.
- by Nick Miroff
John Bolton
Bolton critique of Trump could define tell-all book battles
The teams for John Bolton and President Donald Trump are facing off in the US District Court in Washington, adding the former national security adviser to a long list of authors who have clashed with the White House over publishing sensitive material.
Immigration
Court rejects Trump bid to end young immigrants' protections
The US Supreme Court has rejected Trump's effort to end legal protections for 650,000 young immigrants, his second stunning election-season rebuke from the court in a week.
- by Mark Sherman
LGBT
Top US court backs protection for LGBTQI workers
The US Supreme Court has ruled that a landmark civil rights law protects LGBTQI people from discrimination in employment.
Abortion
She was the face of abortion rights - but 'Jane Roe' says she was paid $US500,000 to switch sides
On her deathbed, the woman who took her right to have an abortion to the US Supreme Court confessed she was paid half a million to become an anti-abortionist.
- by Josie Ensor
World politics
US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Ginsburg in hospital with infection: court
Liberals fear that the eventual retirement of Ginsburg would allow Trump to nominate a more conservative justice, further shifting the balance of power of the court.
Coronavirus pandemic
Doctor says he was sacked from federal post after questioning hydroxychloroquine treatment
The doctor said he was removed from his post after he pressed for a rigorous vetting of a coronavirus treatment embraced by Trump.
Abortion
Abortion providers ask Supreme Court to intervene after Texas ban
The urgent intervention was sought after appeal courts twice ruled that special coronavirus laws meant only women who might not be able to receive an abortion before the state's 22-week limit could receive a waiver.
- by Robert Barnes
Analysis
US votes 2020
'A civic catastrophe': Wisconsin elections go ahead despite pandemic
The sight of voters waiting in long lines to cast ballots during a pandemic and poll workers wearing HAZMAT suits stunned many Americans.
- by Matthew Knott
Populism
Under Modi, India’s press is not so free anymore
India's free press has played a crucial role in protecting the country's democracy since its independence in 1947. But journalists here now feel under attack.
- by Vindu Goel and Jeffrey Gettleman