The Latest Breaking News from Amy Coney Barrett

More than Congress or the White House, the Supreme Court may arguably be the most important government institution in the country, its decisions touching on virtually every facet of day-to-day life, as well as broader questions of how we govern ourselves, regulate business and exercise our faith.

The former president was once pro-choice – but the threat he posed to reproductive rights was hiding in plain sight

Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett face accusations of having misled politicians and the public about their willingness to overturn Roe

Legal experts say likely overturning of Roe v Wade would show Supreme Court justices are ‘politicians wearing robes’.

Comes after a draft opinion overturning Roe v Wade leaked

This is what eroding democracy looks like.

Following publication of the opinion that would overturn Roe v Wade, the court’s views on abortion are under extreme scrutiny

Talk about shooting the messenger.

With US abortion rights in jeopardy, Judy Chicago, Bonnie Greer, Rebecca Solnit and more explain why they are determined to fight back

Comes after a draft opinion overturning Roe v Wade leaked

Democrats say several conservative justices lied to the Senate in their confirmations. But nominees have long taken a careful line on Roe, acknowledging it as a precedent without saying much more.