Madeleine Carlisle

Madeleine Carlisle is a reporter for TIME in New York City

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Senate Advances Historic Bill to Protect Same-Sex Marriage

The Senate cleared a major procedural hurdle to pass a bill protecting same-sex and interracial marriage.

By Madeleine Carlisle and Jasmine Aguilera

Trump's Campaign Affects His Legal Challenges

Trump faces multiple civil and criminal investigations. His candidacy may lead to them being handled differently.

By Madeleine Carlisle

New York Could End Up Costing Democrats the House

Republicans have picked up at least two House seats in New York state, with two more still too close to call.

By Madeleine Carlisle

Undecided Races Key to Control of the House

Republicans are still projected to take control of the House, but it might be by a narrower threshold than they had hoped.

By Madeleine Carlisle

The Supreme Court Will Decide the Future of Native American Foster Children

The Supreme Court is about to hear a challenge to the Indian Child Welfare Act, which prioritizes placing Native foster children with Native families.

By Madeleine Carlisle

DeSantis Coasts to Re-Election

A rising GOP star, DeSantis defined his first term as governor with resistance to pandemic-era restrictions and brash right-wing stances.

By Madeleine Carlisle

Millions of Georgians Have Voted. It Hasn’t Been Easy for Everyone

TIME photographed seven voters who have found it difficult—if not impossible—to cast a ballot in this election.

By Madeleine Carlisle

Edward Blum on His Long Quest to End Race-Conscious College Admissions

On Oct. 31, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear two affirmative-action cases that could fundamentally reshape higher education across America.

By Madeleine Carlisle

The Trump Organization's Tax-Fraud Trial Is Starting. Here’s What's at Stake

The criminal tax-fraud trial of the Trump Organization begins on Monday, and the outcome could impact more than the coffers of former President Donald Trump’s family business.

By Madeleine Carlisle

Justice Stephen Breyer Suggests Marriage Equality Is Still Safe After Abortion Decision

"It has very little to do with marriage."

By Madeleine Carlisle

Trial Begins Over Arkansas Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth

The closely watched case—in which both sides argue they are acting in the best interest of children—has already received input from major medical organizations, LGBTQ advocacy groups, and the Biden Administration.

By Madeleine Carlisle

Supreme Court Won't Intervene in Trump Mar-a-Lago Documents Case

The Supreme Court rejected Donald Trump’s request to intervene in ongoing litigation surrounding documents seized by the FBI from Mar-a-Lago.

By Madeleine Carlisle

Black Alabamians Fear Their Voices Won't Be Heard in the Midterms

A court tossed out Alabama’s map for diluting Black voting power. Alabamians must vote in those districts next month anyway.

By Madeleine Carlisle

How COVID-19 Disrupted the Fight Against HIV

A report released by GLAAD and first reported by TIME found the pandemic disrupted HIV prevention measures and patient care in the U.S.

By Madeleine Carlisle

The Supreme Court Could Gut the Voting Rights Act Again

The Court's decision in Merrill v. Milligan could further undermine the most powerful federal legal protection for equitable voting laws.

By Madeleine Carlisle

High Court Could Limit EPA Water Protections

The Supreme Court will hear a case that climate activists argue could leave millions of acres of wetlands unprotected. 

By Madeleine Carlisle

Prepare for Another Blockbuster Supreme Court Term

The Supreme Court will hear major cases this term on affirmative action, voting rights, and immigration policy.

By Madeleine Carlisle

Donald Trump and Three of His Kids Sued for Alleged Business Fraud By New York AG

The suit alleges they falsely inflated Trump’s assets by billions of dollars in order to mislead lenders.

By Madeleine Carlisle

Special Master Appears Skeptical of Trump's Claims He Declassified Mar-a-Lago Documents

Trump has claimed publicly that he declassified the government records that were taken from Mar-a-Lago. Judge Raymond Dearie wants to see evidence.

By Madeleine Carlisle

What to Know About Trump Ally Tom Barrack’s Trial

The billionaire has been charged with acting as an agent of the UAE to influence Donald Trump’s foreign policy.

By Madeleine Carlisle
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