Supreme Court of the United States

The first woman to serve on the United States Supreme Court has died. Sandra Day O’Connor died at the age of 93 due to complications related to advanced dementia and a respiratory illness. O’Connor’s vote was often the deciding one in some the court’s most controversial cases. NBC10’s Frances Wang has more on her life and...

The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that affirmative action admission policies at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina are unconstitutional. The decision means universities can no longer consider race in addition to other factors when admitting students, ending 40-plus years of affirmative action policies intended to achieve greater racial diversity at top-tier colleges. NBC10’s Leah Uko has reactions from...

The Supreme Court handed down a landmark decision today, rejecting race as a determining factor in college admissions. The decision is a major victory for conservatives, while drawing criticism from liberals including President Biden. NBC10’s Tim Furlong has more on the impact this will have on students across the country.

NBC10’s Randy Gyllenhaal looks at how the federal student loan forgiveness program has both supporters and detractors as the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to reveal if the Biden administration’s plan will stand.

The Supreme Court seems poised to take on a new elections case being pressed by Republicans. It could increase the power of state lawmakers over races for Congress and the presidency, as well as redistricting. It also could cut state courts out of the equation.