U.S. Supreme Court
Recent News About U.S. Supreme Court
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Hirono supports term limits for Supreme Court due to 'the detrimental consequences of this right-wing power grab'
A group of lawmakers, including Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI), has introduced a groundbreaking bill that would establish term limits for U.S. Supreme Court justices.
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Shikada joins 22 attorneys general in protecting abortion rights: 'The Supreme Court’s decision is not the end of this fight'
Attorney General Holly Shikada (D-HI) is among a national coalition of 22 attorneys general who issued a statement reaffirming their commitment to supporting and expanding access to abortion care.
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Supreme Court could be 'inclined to do a slash-and-burn expedition' through the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act
The U.S. Supreme Court announced last week that it will hear arguments in February for cases that will challenge the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) role in the Clean Air Act, which is set up to regulate greenhouse gas emissions, as well as a case that could change the definition of the Clean Water Act.
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Breyer announces his retirement, opening the door for Biden nomination 'who will reflect the virtues of our nation'
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer has announced that he will be retiring from his judicial duties, which will take effect when the court enters summer recess, as long as a successor has been approved, he told President Joe Biden on Jan. 26.
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Kahele says inaction from U.S. Supreme Court is 'inexcusable' and 'a radical attack' on reproductive rights
A Hawaii congressman is speaking out about the U.S. Supreme Court's refusal to step in and stop the recent abortion law in Texas from taking effect earlier this month.