U.S. Supreme Court

Throughout U.S. and Wisconsin history, the idea of who gets to be a citizen has changed. At times, it’s been broad and welcoming. Other times, it’s been more restricted.

After 16 years of resisting Brown vs. Board, The Supreme Court directly mandated schools in Mississippi to integrate. A new documentary, "The Harvest" explores that process from the former students' perspectives.

Wetlands were once abundant in Wisconsin. These natural spongy areas provide critical habitat and can absorb vast amounts of stormwater. A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision stands to reduce wetland protection.

A judge has ruled that a lawsuit seeking to repeal Wisconsin's 174-year-old abortion ban can continue. The U.S. Supreme Court's landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling had nullified the ban but the court's decision last year to overturn that landmark ruling reactivated it.

Elite Wisconsin colleges like UW-Madison and Marquette may have to alter their admissions practices following the U.S. Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action.

A federal program that prevents undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children from being deported could soon end.

Mifepristone is commonly used to treat miscarriages in Wisconsin. But federal cases could suddenly end its availability for pregnant patients.

The "independent state legislature" theory could change the future of all elections in Wisconsin and around the nation.

Justice Amy Coney Barrett, who is assigned to the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, was the one who received the emergency application brought by a Wisconsin taxpayers group.

The vote on the historic nomination was 53 to 47, with three Republicans voting with Democrats. When sworn in this summer, Jackson will be the first Black woman on the Supreme Court.