Los Angeles artist Erik Brunetti, the founder of the streetwear clothing company "FUCT," leaves the Supreme Court after his trademark case was argued on Monday. J. Scott Applewhite/AP hide caption
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Without Using Profanity, Supreme Court Justices Discuss Case Centered On Bad Language
Death penalty opponent Herve Deschamps holds a sign during a vigil outside St. Francis Xavier College Church in St. Louis, hours before the 2014 scheduled execution of death row inmate Russell Bucklew. Jeff Roberson/AP hide caption
The Supreme Court ruled in what seem to be contradictory ways in two cases about access to spiritual advisers during executions. Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images hide caption
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh had some sharp questions about partisan gerrymandering, as the court heard arguments on it Tuesday. Zach Gibson/Getty Images hide caption
Kavanaugh Seems Conflicted On Partisan Gerrymandering At Supreme Court Arguments
Demonstrators protest partisan redistricting in 2017 during oral arguments in a case out of Wisconsin. Olivier Douliery/Getty Images hide caption
Chief Justice John Roberts attends the 37th Kennedy Center Honors at the Kennedy Center on Dec. 7, 2014, in Washington, DC. Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images hide caption
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In 'The Chief,' An Enigmatic, Conservative John Roberts Walks A Political Tightrope
In 'The Chief,' An Enigmatic, Conservative John Roberts Walks A Political Tightrope
People line up to enter the Supreme Court in Washington, Wednesday. J. Scott Applewhite/AP hide caption
Supreme Court Justices Seem Incredulous At Repeated Racial Bias In Jury Selection
For those familiar with Justice Neil Gorsuch's record, his vote was not a surprise. He previously served on the federal appeals court based in Denver, a court that encompasses dozens of recognized Indian tribes. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption
Evan Thomas breaks new ground with extraordinary access to Sandra Day O'Connor, her papers, journals — and even 20 years of her husband's diary. Mike Moore/WireImage/Getty Images hide caption
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From Triumph To Tragedy, 'First' Tells Story Of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor
From Triumph To Tragedy, 'First' Tells Story Of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor
The Supreme Court as seen on a morning last month. Jacquelyn Martin/AP hide caption
Supreme Court Appears Ready To Let 40-Foot Cross Stand On Public Land
The Peace Cross in Maryland is a memorial to veterans from World War I. Becky Harlan /NPR hide caption
Supreme Court Appears Ready To Let Cross Stand But Struggles With Church-State Test
A World War I memorial cross sits in Bladensburg, Md., just outside Washington, D.C. The federal government asked the Supreme Court to rule in favor of the cross, which critics say is an unconstitutional state religious endorsement. Arguments are scheduled to be heard this week. Becky Harlan/NPR hide caption