Topic: U.S. Court of Appeals

Supreme Court sides with Secret Service agents in free-speech case

A Colorado man said Secret Service agents arrested him in retaliation for his political comments about former Vice President Dick Cheney. The Supreme Court said the agents had probable cause.

Why a federal court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act

Appeals court strikes down DOMA: Tradition doesn't justify unequal treatment (+video)

Was Taser use on pregnant woman excessive force? Supreme Court declines case.

Major gay marriage cases in federal court and where they stand

Can US group challenge overseas surveillance act? Supreme Court to decide.

Appeals court upholds key provision of Voting Rights Act. Supreme Court could loom

Florida teacher, fired for premarital sex, has right to a trial, court rules

Credit card fraud case: $1.5 million. 38,000 people. On appeal.

'Torture memos' author can't be sued for harsh interrogations, court rules

Arizona immigration law: Another setback for Obama at Supreme Court?

Arizona immigration law: Mexico gets involved in US Supreme Court case

Arizona immigration law: states vs. Obama at US Supreme Court, again

Torture victim's family can't sue PLO for damages, Supreme Court says

Appeals court reinstates Viacom lawsuit against Google's YouTube

Holder: Administration will respond to judge in health care case

White House seeks to head off showdown with judges over health-care comments

Groundhog Day in court? California ban on affirmative action is upheld. Again.

Supreme Court approves strip searches for minor offenses

Supreme Court lets stand ruling that sides with transgender inmates

Opinion Individual mandate in Obama's health care law: good for freedom, bad for free-riders

Two formidable lawyers to spar at Supreme Court over health care reform law

Obama health care law at Supreme Court: mega case for the history books

EPA wetlands order can be challenged by land owners, Supreme Court rules

Support for gay marriage rises among California voters, poll finds