Schumer Says He'll Oppose Gorsuch Nomination, Sets Up Filibuster Showdown With GOP
The Senate Democratic leader says Judge Gorsuch is not independent of President Trump.
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Democrats Criticize Supreme Court Nominee Gorsuch As Pro-Business
The case of the frozen trucker looms large in Democrats' objection to President Trump's nominee. Senate Judiciary members argued that Neil Gorsuch would skew the court in favor of corporations.
Republicans Praise Gorsuch, Democrats Decry Garland Treatment On Day 1 Of Hearings
The federal appeals court judge will give his opening statement to the Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday, starting off what is expected to be three days of hearings.
Amid Charges By Former Law Student On Gender Equality, Former Clerks Defend Gorsuch
A student who took an ethics course under Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch at the University of Colorado Law School said he expressed controversial views on questions of gender discrimination.
Trump's Supreme Court Nominee Skeptical Of Federal Agency Power
Judge Neil Gorsuch has said deferring to agencies is an abdication of judicial responsibility. He is expected to be grilled on this at Monday's confirmation hearings.
Trump Blasts Court's Travel Ban Block: 'This Ruling Makes Us Look Weak'
At a Nashville campaign rally, President Trump said he wished he had stood his ground and defended his original, much stricter executive order. His second travel ban was temporarily halted Wednesday.
What's Next For Transgender Rights Lawsuits With School Guidance Rescinded
Lawyers fighting over the scope of civil rights law for transgender people are urging the Supreme Court to bring some clarity to the issues.
High Court To Hear Case Of Mexican Boy Killed In Cross-Border Shooting
The question before the Supreme Court comes down to whether the family of a Mexican citizen shot on Mexican soil has the right to sue under the U.S. Constitution.
Trump's Criticism Of Judges Out Of Line With Past Presidents
Traditionally, presidents restrain from criticizing judges, and our system depends on everyone abiding by court rulings. President Trump has broken protocol by belittling judges who rule against him.
Senate Democrats In Political Quagmire Over Supreme Court Nomination
Democratic senators could filibuster the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court. But it is unclear whether this is a wise move or would cost them politically in the future.