Supreme Court History and Facts

The Supreme Court of the United States: An Overview

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) is the highest court in the federal judiciary of the United States. It has ultimate appellate jurisdiction over all federal court cases and over state court cases that involve federal law.

Supreme Court Chief Justice: John Roberts Jr.

John Roberts Jr., the current Chief Justice of the United States, was born in Buffalo, New York on January 27, 1955. He married Jane Sullivan in 1996.

Supreme Court Establishment and Jurisdiction

Established in 1789, the Supreme Court is the highest federal court in the United States. It has final appellate powers over the federal court system.

The Supreme Court consists of nine Justices: one Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices. John Roberts Jr. is the 17th Chief Justice.

Supreme Court Accessibility

The Supreme Court Building is open to the public from 9 am to 5 pm. The Court will release an order list at 9:30 am on weekdays.

Supreme Court News and Information

Each weekday, a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court are published.

Supreme Court news covers cases and rulings, new nominees and confirmations. Get all of the most up-to-date coverage from AP News.

Conclusion

The Supreme Court is the final appellate court of the US, with the power to review and overturn the decisions of lower courts. Its decisions have a profound impact on the lives of all Americans.