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Biden Picks Ketanji Brown Jackson to Replace Breyer on Supreme Court
As a candidate for president, Biden promised, two years ago to the day, to nominate a Black woman to the court.
Manchin Reportedly Backing Corporate-Friendly Michelle Childs for Supreme Court
Labor groups and progressives have raised concerns about Manchin’s reported preferred candidate, J. Michelle Childs.
Supreme Court to Hear Case on Businesses Discriminating Against LGBTQ Customers
Twenty states across the U.S. ban businesses from discriminating against LGBTQ clients and customers.
State Constitutions Could Stymie Right-Wing Strategies for a Post-“Roe” World
Some states explicitly grant citizens the right to privacy, which may complicate anti-abortion agendas.
Manchin Says He’d Vote “No” on Biden Supreme Court Pick Before 2024 Election
Manchin said it'd be “hypocritical” for him to vote for a nominee if a vacancy came up before the 2024 election.
Abortions in Texas Fell 60 Percent in First Month of Ban, New Data Shows
Medical providers reported performing thousands less abortions in September 2021.
Supreme Court Ruling on Alabama Voting Map Has Voting Rights Advocates Worried
The court's ruling likely sends a message to states that they can pass whatever maps they want before the 2022 midterms.
Black Congresswomen Urge Biden to Pick Civil Rights Champion for Supreme Court
Nominating a “Black woman is not mere symbolism; it is an essential step” for justice, lawmakers wrote.
Manchin’s Likely Backing of Biden SCOTUS Pick Reflects Court’s Conservative Role
The two biggest obstacles to Biden’s agenda say they won’t obstruct his court pick. They haven’t had a change of heart.
Biden Should Replace Breyer With a True Progressive
The most progressive judge Biden is considering is Ketanji Brown Jackson.