Reinstate travel ban on six Muslim nations: Donald Trump to US Supreme Court
The Trump administration has asked the United States Supreme Court to reinstate its travel ban blocking the entry of citizens from six Muslim-majority countries.
Jun 02, 2017, 10:52 AM IST
Arkansas's fourth execution in eight days ends death chamber flurry
Arkansas on Thursday executed its fourth inmate in eight days, administering a lethal injection to a man who killed two people after escaping from a prison where he had been serving a life sentence for murdering a cheerleader.
Apr 28, 2017, 13:36 PM IST
US state of Arkansas executes two prisoners in one night
The last US state to execute two convicts in one night was Texas in August 2000.
Apr 25, 2017, 11:05 AM IST
Supreme Court clears way for Arkansas' first execution in 12 years
The US Supreme Court cleared the way on Thursday for Arkansas to conduct its first execution in 12 years by removing holds on the lethal injection of a death row inmate, just 30 minutes before the state`s death warrant expired.
Apr 21, 2017, 10:45 AM IST
US Supreme Court blocks execution
The US Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected the state of Arkansas' request to execute the first prisoner in a tight schedule of eight death sentences before the end of the month, the media reported.
Apr 18, 2017, 13:38 PM IST
Neil Gorsuch takes oath as US Supreme Court judge
Neil Gorsuch was on Monday sworn in as the new judge of the US Supreme Court, capping a grueling confirmation process and filling the seat once held by the late conservative icon Antonin Scalia.
Apr 10, 2017, 23:12 PM IST
In big win for Trump, Senate approves his conservative court pick
The Senate, which last year refused to consider Democratic former President Barack Obama's nominee to the court, voted 54-45 to approve Republican Trump's pick, Colorado-based federal appeals court judge Neil Gorsuch.
Apr 07, 2017, 22:29 PM IST
US Senate set to approve Trump's conservative Supreme Court pick
Republicans have a 52-48 Senate majority and all of them support Gorsuch, as do a handful of Democrats. The vote is expected at around 11:30 a.m. (1530 GMT) on Friday.
Apr 07, 2017, 20:37 PM IST
US Senate set for pivotal vote on Supreme Court nominee
Republicans were expected to fall short of being able to halt the filibuster, but have said they have the votes needed to change long-standing Senate rules.
Apr 06, 2017, 21:12 PM IST
US Supreme Court nominee stakes out independence from Donald Trump
Neil Gorsuch, President Donald Trump`s U.S. Supreme Court pick, said on Tuesday he would have no trouble ruling against the president as he tried to stake out his independence amid concerns by Democrats that he would be beholden to the man who nominated him.
Mar 21, 2017, 21:01 PM IST
Donald Trump announces Supreme Court nominee on Facebook Live
The US President Donald Trump took to Facebook Live to name Neil Gorsuch to fill the Supreme Court spot.
Feb 01, 2017, 11:19 AM IST
Democrats to rally against Trump immigration ban
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi will lead the protest, which is slated to start at 6 p.m.
Jan 30, 2017, 18:28 PM IST
US Supreme Court hears case on Muslims rounded up after 9/11
The men were among 750 Muslims rounded up after the terror attacks, many on grounds that they did not have legal US immigration papers.
Jan 19, 2017, 09:20 AM IST
US Supreme Court takes up death penalty and mental disability
On Tuesday, the justices seemed unconvinced by the Texas method, which critics say is too subjective.
Nov 30, 2016, 04:09 AM IST
On Halloween US top court hears major costume case
The dispute is more substantive than it appears, pitting Star Athletica against Varsity Brands, both manufacturers of clothing for young athletes -- or in this case cheerleaders.
Nov 01, 2016, 01:31 AM IST
US Supreme Court's tie blocks Obama's immigration plan
NALEO, one of the most important Hispanic organisations in the US, is holding a conference in Washington from today to June 25.
Jun 24, 2016, 10:34 AM IST
Supreme Court tie blocks Obama`s immigration plan
President Barack Obama`s efforts to shield millions of illegal immigrants from deportation suffered a major setback at the US Supreme Court on Thursday.
Jun 23, 2016, 20:56 PM IST
Orlando massacre: US Supreme Court may take action on state assault weapon bans
The US Supreme Court may weigh in this week on gun control, an issue smoldering again following the June 12 Orlando massacre, with the justices due to decide whether to hear a challenge by gun rights advocates to assault weapon bans in two states.
Jun 19, 2016, 19:37 PM IST
Senate obligated to vote on Supreme Court nominee: Barack Obama
Obama made the claim today in an online video interview about his stalled nomination of US Circuit Court Judge Merrick Garland.
May 17, 2016, 03:45 AM IST
US top court divided on major immigration case
President Barack Obama`s plan to delay deportation for nearly half of the nation`s 11 million undocumented immigrants was fraught with uncertainty Monday, as the US Supreme Court appeared closely divided on the issue.
Apr 19, 2016, 03:32 AM IST
