Supreme Court of the United States
These are the latest news cases from the Supreme Court of the United States regarding pro-life and family issues, religious persecution, and other topics affecting the Catholic Church.
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Missouri executes inmate after Holy See appealed for clemency
Missouri on Tuesday evening executed Ernest Johnson, 61, an inmate convicted of murdering three people in the 1990s, after the... Read more
Justice Department asks Supreme Court to uphold legal abortion
The Justice Department on Monday asked the Supreme Court to uphold Roe v. Wade, the court’s 1973 ruling that legalized... Read more
The religious freedom cases the Supreme Court could hear – and refuse – this fall
In addition to a critical abortion case, the Supreme Court this fall will consider multiple religious freedom cases on vocal... Read more
Supreme Court sets argument date for challenge to Roe v. Wade
The Supreme Court announced Monday that it will hear arguments in a critical abortion case on Dec. 1. Read more
Justice Clarence Thomas credits Catholic nuns’ anti-racist example
Catholic nuns and his grandparents’ example helped instill in Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas the belief that all people were... Read more
Supreme Court halts execution of inmate requesting vocal prayer at his death
The Supreme Court late Wednesday evening halted the execution of a Texas death row inmate who had requested his pastor... Read more
Biden promises 'whole-of-government' effort to maintain abortion in Texas
President Joe Biden on Thursday announced a “whole-of-government” response to “ensure” abortion access in Texas, after the state’s pro-life law... Read more
Divided Supreme Court rejects challenge of Texas pro-life law
A divided Supreme Court late Wednesday evening declined a petition to block Texas’ ‘heartbeat’ law, allowing the law to stand... Read more
‘We are actively helping women’: Pro-life groups pledge action as Texas’ 'heartbeat' law goes into effect
Pro-life groups on Wednesday said they were ready to assist women facing unexpected pregnancies, as Texas’ pro-life “heartbeat” law went... Read more
As Supreme Court strikes down eviction moratorium, Catholic Charities urges aid for renters
The Supreme Court struck down a nationwide moratorium on evictions late Thursday. Housing advocates are urging that congressional aid for... Read more
More than 75 briefs filed supporting Mississippi’s 15-week abortion ban at Supreme Court
More than 75 amicus briefs have been filed at the Supreme Court supporting Mississippi’s ban on most elective abortions after... Read more
Mississippi AG asks Supreme Court to overturn abortion rulings
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch on Thursday asked the Supreme Court to overturn two of its landmark rulings on abortion,... Read more
Federal LGBT employment guidance ‘an outrageous overreach’ one lawyer says
Recent federal LGBT nondiscrimination guidance for employers goes far beyond the law, one legal and religious freedom expert told CNA. Read more
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Pro-life leaders: Movement must be ready if Roe is overturned
If the Supreme Court sends the question of legal abortion back to the states, pro-life groups must be prepared to... Read more
US Supreme Court rules against California's nonprofit donor disclosure rule
The US Supreme Court ruled Thursday that California violated the First Amendment by requiring charitable organizations operating in the state... Read more
Poll suggests nearly two-thirds of Americans believe abortion should be illegal after first trimester
A new poll suggests that a majority of Americans believe that abortion should be illegal in most or all cases... Read more
Religious freedom advocates express optimism after Fulton decision
Religious freedom advocates on Monday applauded a recent Supreme Court decision, arguing it heralds a positive outlook for religious freedom... Read more
After ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy is dismissed, USCCB urges acceptance of migrants
The U.S. bishops’ conference on Thursday emphasized the need to welcome immigrants after the Supreme Court resolved a challenge to... Read more
Supreme Court again upholds Affordable Care Act
The Supreme Court once again upheld the Affordable Care Act, in a 7-2 ruling against the latest challenge to the... Read more
Supreme Court sides unanimously with Catholic Social Services in religious freedom case
The Supreme Court on Thursday decided unanimously in favor of Catholic Social Services in its lawsuit against the city of... Read more
