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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Still, the Alliance Defending Freedom has been successful in front of the high court, winning 16 SCOTUS cases since 2011.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 29 Jan. 2026
Over the last 20 years, the average turnaround time for a Supreme Court opinion was just over three months, according to data gathered by Adam Feldman, creator of Empirical SCOTUS.
—Mark Sherman, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
Now, the case before the SCOTUS could impact these servicemembers—and disrupt a long American tradition of military voting.
—Ellen Gustafson, Time, 26 Nov. 2025
At least 16 states already released full benefit amounts over the weekend before the SCOTUS rulings, according to research by the Food Research and Action Center.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025
Continue reading … FOOD FIGHT – SCOTUS extends stay on SNAP benefits for now, impacting millions.
—FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2025
Officials issued full benefits to about 32,000 residents before SCOTUS issued its ruling.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 9 Nov. 2025
In an order released Thursday, SCOTUS ruled that the administration could bar applicants from displaying any gender other than the one assigned at birth on the travel document while litigation continues to play out.
—Mikelle Street, Them., 6 Nov. 2025
What embarrassing statements to make in front of SCOTUS.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
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Cate Charron, IndyStar, 29 Jan. 2026
Over the last 20 years, the average turnaround time for a Supreme Court opinion was just over three months, according to data gathered by Adam Feldman, creator of Empirical SCOTUS.
—Mark Sherman, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
Now, the case before the SCOTUS could impact these servicemembers—and disrupt a long American tradition of military voting.
—Ellen Gustafson, Time, 26 Nov. 2025
At least 16 states already released full benefit amounts over the weekend before the SCOTUS rulings, according to research by the Food Research and Action Center.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025
Continue reading … FOOD FIGHT – SCOTUS extends stay on SNAP benefits for now, impacting millions.
—FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2025
Officials issued full benefits to about 32,000 residents before SCOTUS issued its ruling.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 9 Nov. 2025
In an order released Thursday, SCOTUS ruled that the administration could bar applicants from displaying any gender other than the one assigned at birth on the travel document while litigation continues to play out.
—Mikelle Street, Them., 6 Nov. 2025
What embarrassing statements to make in front of SCOTUS.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
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“SCOTUS.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/SCOTUS. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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