The Latest Breaking News from Stephen Breyer

The junior U.S. senator from Texas talked with the Tribune’s Patrick Svitek on why he should be reelected to a third term.

Thomas reaped more benefits from a network of wealthy and well-connected patrons than previously known

Teaching is encouraged as a way to demystify the Supreme Court while exposing the justices to a cross-section of the public

Believe it or not, Justice Kennedy's final opinion toned down some of the "awkward language."

Feinberg has spent the last four decades administering compensation for victims and survivors of high-profile disasters.

Lies are protected by the First Amendment to safeguard democracy, constitutional law scholar says

George Santos is not the first politician to have lied, but the fables he told to get elected to Congress may be in a class by themselves. Historian Sean Wilentz remarked that while embellishments happen, Santos’ lies are different – “there is no example like it” in American history, Wilentz…

From same-sex marriage protections to veterans’ aid, Joe Biden’s party used its thin majority to deliver many campaign promises

The newest supreme court justice has wasted no time in making her presence felt, earning praise from court observers

A new ruling on opioid prescription cases means doctors who face charges might be able to escape harsher punishment

The Supreme Court is beginning its new term after a break for summer