The three former Guantánamo prisoners who defeated George W. Bush at the Supreme Court in landmark cases are ensconced in family life. We caught up with two of them. One is a home-heating serviceman in central England; the other is an Uber driver in th…
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Israel’s New Government Pushes A Rush of Far-Right Initiatives
Benjamin Netanyahu needed the support of far-right factions to return to the prime minister’s office. Now they want to curb the powers of the judiciary, giving rise to fears about an erosion of democracy.
A Clash of Rights
The Supreme Court will decide a case over gay rights and free speech.
What’s the Future of Affirmative Action?
The Supreme Court seems poised to end the policy.
A Beginner’s Guide to the U.S. Midterm Elections
What’s at stake, and how does it work? Let’s start with the basics.
Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Debut
She has spoken more extensively than other newcomers to the Supreme Court have.
Biden Concedes Defeat on Climate Bill as Manchin and Inflation Upend Agenda
Rising prices, party infighting and the aftershocks from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have undercut the president’s plans to speed an energy transition.
Behind the Scenes of the Supreme Court
Getting a sense of the mood after a momentous term.
What Are the Abortion Laws in Countries Around the World?
The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on abortion quickly led to bans in at least eight states, a shift toward criminalization that runs counter to recent easings in countries that had longstanding bans.
Behind the Scenes of the Supreme Court
Getting a sense of the mood after a momentous term.