Increasingly, the border is becoming a militarized state occupied by a standing army.

Immigration case backlog has increased nearly 120 percent since 2006, and more than 30 positions for judges are still vacant. Here's how the courts became so ill-equipped.

Throughout American history, the Supreme Court largely has failed at its most important tasks of enforcing the Constitution and protecting the rights of minorities.

On Thursday, the Committee voted 10-8 to endorse an amendment to restore reasonable limits on financial contributions and expenditures intended to influence elections.

Americans' insular reaction to a relatively small number of desperate children showing up at our doorstep reveals a crisis of compassion and human empathy.

In this clip, Bill speaks to journalists Linda Greenhouse and Dahlia Lithwick about Sandra Day O'Connor's replacement on the court -- Samuel Alito -- and how he has changed the court.

Following several controversial decisions, Bill speaks to NY Times columnist Linda Greenhouse and Slate's Dahlia Lithwick about the agenda of the Roberts court.

After the broadcast interview ended, our cameras kept rolling. See more of Bill’s conversation with Linda Greenhouse and Dahlia Lithwick.

Seven dissenting opinions objecting to key decisions by the Roberts Court.

Justice Samuel Alito has an unblemished record as the most committed partisan on the Court.