Supreme Court justices spar in latest clash of religion and gay rights

The Supreme Court on Monday heard the case of a Christian graphic artist who objects to designing wedding websites for gay couples.

Supreme Court to hear case that could raise price of bacon, other pork products

The case involves California's Prop 12, which says that pork sold in the state needs to come from pigs whose mothers were raised with at least 24 square feet of space.

Duckworth, Salvi square off over abortion rights during candidates' forum
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Deep differences on abortion divided Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth and her Republican challenger during a virtual candidates' forum on Tuesday.

Supreme Court welcomes the public again, and new Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson

Monday is the first time new Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the court’s first Black female justice, will participate in arguments. It's also the first time the public will be able to attend since March 2020.

Supreme Court back in session Monday with new justice and top cases

Already the court has said it will decide cases on a range of major issues including affirmative action, voting rights and the rights of LGBTQ people.

More 'trigger laws' take effect: 4 more states to ban almost all abortions

To date, 13 states have passed so-called trigger laws that were designed to outlaw most abortions if the Supreme Court threw out the constitutional right to end a pregnancy.

Poll finds 2 in 3 Americans favor term limits for Supreme Court justices

Four new members have joined the Supreme Court court in the last five years, bringing down the average age of the high court’s members. Three justices are in their 60s and the remaining justices are in their 50s.

Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade; abortion bans anticipated in several states

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization and overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide, letting the states have the final say.

Supreme Court backs coach fired for praying
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On Monday, the Supreme Court backed a football coach who was fired after praying on the field right after a football game --- and Americans have mixed reactions on the ruling.

Former Illinois governor has fears over GOP candidate's abortion stance, despite Trump endorsement boost
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Former Republican Gov. Jim Edgar, who is pro-choice on abortion, noted that a majority of Illinois voters are too. He fears Illinois State Sen. Darren Bailey won't be able to win over many of those voters.

State by state: Where abortion will be illegal after Supreme Court Dobbs v. Jackson ruling

The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states. Here is an overview of abortion legislation and the expected impact of the court's decision in every state.

Roe v. Wade decision: Karen Conti discusses legal ramifications of ruling
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Legal analyst Karen Conti reacts to Friday's decision by the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade, and what it means for women's rights going forward.

Rallies planned after SCOTUS rules no constitutional right to abortion
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Illinois elected officials are reacting after Friday's ruling by the Supreme Court which overturned Roe v. Wade, the decision that legalized abortion nationwide. FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports that rallies are being planned in the fallout.

Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, allowing states to ban abortions
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Dr. Stephen Caliendo, a political science professor at North Central College, breaks down what it means now that the Supreme Court has overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade case, allowing states to ban abortions.