Newest California Supreme Court judge is the first Latina in the role Justice Patricia Guerrero has been an associate justice in a federal appeals court, a trial court judge, a law partner and a federal prosecutor. Ayana Archie
Supreme Court Justice Thomas' wife Ginni has a long history of conservative activism The text messages Virginia Thomas sent Trump's chief of staff pushing false claims about the 2020 election are the latest in her often public work to support conservative Republicans. Claudia Grisales
Manchin says he will support Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson Manchin said that Jackson's "wide array of experiences" in the judicial system provide her with a unique perspective she will bring to the court. His support essentially secures her spot on the court. Deepa Shivaram
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmation hearings: What happened Monday Democrats are hoping to finish Jackson's confirmation process before Congress leaves for Easter recess April 11. Barbara Sprunt
Abortions after 15 weeks are one signature away from being banned in Florida The measure in Florida comes as Republicans across the country move to tighten access to the procedure. The Associated Press
When will Biden interview Supreme Court candidates? Mum's the word The White House seems determined to make sure President Biden's pick for the Supreme Court will not be revealed until a moment of their choosing. Scott Detrow
Here's who will help Biden's Supreme Court pick navigate Senate hearings There can be twists and turns in the Senate confirmation process. President Biden has asked former Sen. Doug Jones of Alabama to help his nominee through meetings and hearings. Scott Detrow
The White House sees a broad field of candidates for the Supreme Court vacancy President Biden has pledged to choose a Black woman to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court — and the White House is looking at a broad list of potential candidates. Scott Detrow
Lawsuit alleging oil companies misled public about climate change moves forward The case brought by Baltimore is one of more than 20 similar lawsuits nationwide that seek to hold fossil fuel companies accountable for their role in climate change. Rebecca Hersher
Anti-abortion groups are raking in fundraising as Supreme Court decision looms Susan B. Anthony List secured $20 million in pledged financial contributions, five times more than it has had at the outset of an election year over its 30-year history, The Associated Press
