SCOTUS
abbreviation or noun
: the supreme court of the United States
—often used like a nickname
The U.S. Supreme Court must decide soon whether to review the Kasky v. Nike decision. … SCOTUS should review this case and overturn the California ruling.—
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Her aspirations to combine her two loves by appearing on the big stage and serving on the SCOTUS bench were even part of her application to Harvard.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
The 14th Amendment was written to make citizens out of former slaves, not illegals, and has never been challenged at SCOTUS.
—Madison Czopek, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Dec. 2024
Last week, The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) heard oral arguments in United States v. Skrmetti, a critical case from Tennessee that will decide the future of medical access to gender-affirming care for youth nationwide.
—Eliel Cruz, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
So | Opinion In Transgender Case, Can SCOTUS Cut to the Moral Heart of the Issue?
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Video Ad Feedback Legal analyst breaks down arguments made by SCOTUS justices in deciding transgender healthcare
03:51 - Source: CNN
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—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
Maya Goldman Dec 3, 2024 - Health Pivotal gender-affirming care case reaches SCOTUS
The Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear arguments in a pivotal transgender discrimination case surrounding whether Tennessee unconstitutionally banned gender-affirming care for minors.
—Sam Baker, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
Health Care The Big Story SCOTUS to hear first case on transgender care for minors
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in a lawsuit challenging Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming medical care for minors.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2024
Fact check: Biden saying 'end of quote' in SCOTUS remarks wasn't flub
Footage captured by PBS shows several members of the press and crew walking down the same route to leave.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
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Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
The 14th Amendment was written to make citizens out of former slaves, not illegals, and has never been challenged at SCOTUS.
—Madison Czopek, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Dec. 2024
Last week, The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) heard oral arguments in United States v. Skrmetti, a critical case from Tennessee that will decide the future of medical access to gender-affirming care for youth nationwide.
—Eliel Cruz, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
So | Opinion In Transgender Case, Can SCOTUS Cut to the Moral Heart of the Issue?
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Video Ad Feedback Legal analyst breaks down arguments made by SCOTUS justices in deciding transgender healthcare
03:51 - Source: CNN
5.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
Maya Goldman Dec 3, 2024 - Health Pivotal gender-affirming care case reaches SCOTUS
The Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear arguments in a pivotal transgender discrimination case surrounding whether Tennessee unconstitutionally banned gender-affirming care for minors.
—Sam Baker, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
Health Care The Big Story SCOTUS to hear first case on transgender care for minors
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in a lawsuit challenging Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming medical care for minors.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2024
Fact check: Biden saying 'end of quote' in SCOTUS remarks wasn't flub
Footage captured by PBS shows several members of the press and crew walking down the same route to leave.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
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“SCOTUS.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/SCOTUS. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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