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  • How the Supreme Court ruling on nationwide injunctions affects presidential powers

    How the Supreme Court ruling on nationwide injunctions affects presidential powers
    Jun 27 2025
    The Supreme Court delivered a major decision Friday that limits federal judges’ power to block the president’s agenda nationwide. Stemming from a case over Trump’s order on birthright citizenship, the ruling says that individual judges cannot grant nationwide injunctions against presidential policies. Supreme Court analyst Amy Howe and law professor Amanda Frost join Geoff Bennett to discuss. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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  • Supreme Court clears way for states to deny Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood

    Supreme Court clears way for states to deny Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood
    Jun 26 2025
    The Supreme Court sided with South Carolina, ruling Planned Parenthood and one of its patients could not sue over that state’s effort to deny it Medicaid funds. The 6-3 decision was split along ideological lines and paves the way for other states to cut funding to abortion-care providers. Geoff Bennett breaks down the case and its implications with PBS News Supreme Court Analyst Amy Howe. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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  • Supreme Court hears Trump’s challenge to birthright citizenship and judicial constraints

    Supreme Court hears Trump’s challenge to birthright citizenship and judicial constraints
    May 15 2025
    The Supreme Court heard arguments in one of the most consequential cases of the year. It involves the ability for President Trump to carry out his executive order ending birthright citizenship and the power allowing a federal judge to issue a nationwide block on those orders. Geoff Bennett discussed the arguments with law professor Amanda Frost and News Hour Supreme Court analyst Amy Howe. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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  • Remembering Justice David Souter and his Supreme Court legacy

    Remembering Justice David Souter and his Supreme Court legacy
    May 9 2025
    Justice David Souter, who spent nearly 20 years on the Supreme Court, has died. Souter was a critical figure in several key battles in the court over issues like abortion and the 2000 presidential election. William Brangham reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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  • News Wrap: Trump wants to continue mass deportations despite Supreme Court ruling

    News Wrap: Trump wants to continue mass deportations despite Supreme Court ruling
    May 4 2025
    In our news wrap Sunday, Trump said in an interview that he wants to continue mass deportations despite the Supreme Court directing him to facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Houthi missile halted air traffic at Israel’s main international airport, and Putin said he hopes he won’t have to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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  • Justices appear divided in Supreme Court case over publicly-funded religious schools

    Justices appear divided in Supreme Court case over publicly-funded religious schools
    Apr 30 2025
    Oklahoma's charter school board approved the creation of a Catholic virtual school in 2023, establishing the nation’s first publicly-funded religious charter school. Oklahoma's Supreme Court blocked it, saying it violated the state constitution. The U.S. Supreme Court heard the case on Wednesday and John Yang discussed the arguments with News Hour Supreme Court analyst Marcia Coyle. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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  • Supreme Court hears major case on public school curriculum and parental rights

    Supreme Court hears major case on public school curriculum and parental rights
    Apr 22 2025
    The Supreme Court heard arguments in a major case focused on parental rights and public schools. At the center of the case is a dispute over a curriculum in Maryland that included books featuring LGBTQ+ characters. Some parents asked for their children to be excused, but schools stopped allowing opt-outs the next year. Amna Nawaz discussed more with News Hour Supreme Court analyst Marcia Coyle. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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  • Supreme Court hears case challenging free preventive care coverage

    Supreme Court hears case challenging free preventive care coverage
    Apr 21 2025
    The Supreme Court heard the latest challenge to the Affordable Care Act. At issue is the constitutionality of a task force that recommends what preventive care treatments should be covered by private insurance at no cost. It could have impacts on everything from cancer screening to HIV-prevention medicine to counseling for expectant mothers. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Amy Howe of SCOTUSblog. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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