David G. Savage

Recent stories written by David G. Savage

Court signals leniency for young (11/10/2009)

WASHINGTON – Confronted with the stark reality of a 13-year-old boy sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison, the Supreme Court justices signaled Monday that they were inclined to limit, or perhaps abolish, the use of life terms for teenagers whose crimes do not involve murder.

Sotomayor jumps into Supreme Court role (10/6/2009)

WASHINGTON – By midmorning on the first day of the Supreme Court's term, it was clear new Justice Sonia Sotomayor will fit right in – and in particular with her talkative fellow New Yorkers.

Corporate campaigning reviewed (9/10/2009)

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court's conservative bloc sounded poised Wednesday to strike down on free speech grounds a 100-year-old ban against corporations spending large amounts of money to elect or defeat congressional and presidential candidates.

Clerk hiring signals Stevens may retire (9/3/2009)

WASHINGTON – Justice John Paul Stevens, who will turn 90 early next year, has given a hint that this Supreme Court term will be his last, potentially clearing the way for a second appointee from President Barack Obama next summer.