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Kentucky Clerk of Court Jailed; Marriage Licenses Issued

Summary: Kim Davis, the Kentucky clerk of court who refused to issue marriage licenses after the Supreme Court ruled same-sex…

Supreme Court Tosses Limit on Power Plant Emissions

Summary: The Supreme Court has ruled that a limitation on mercury emissions was improper, due to the Environmental Protection Agency’s…

Supreme Court Rules Same-Sex Couples May Marry in Every State

Summary: In a 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court has decided that the states may not enforce same-sex marriage bans. According…

‘Legal Chaos’ Predicted If Supreme Court Rules Against Gay Marriage

Summary: Many legal scholars feel that there is only a small chance that the Supreme Court will rule that states may…

Many Predict Supreme Court Will Rule Same-Sex Marriage is Constitutional

Summary: This week, the Supreme Court will decide whether there is a constitutional right for same-sex couples to marry in…

Top Law Firms Staying out of Gay Marriage Battle

Summary: Although briefs have been filed in the Supreme Court on both sides of the gay marriage debate, not a…

States Deciding Whether Business May Refuse Services to Gay Couples

Summary: With the Supreme Court’s decision on gay marriage right around the corner, many states are deciding whether their businesses…

Oklahoma and Nebraska File Case in Supreme Court over Marijuana Legalization

Summary: A lawsuit has been filed in the United States Supreme Court by Oklahoma and Nebraska, seeking to overturn marijuana…

The Worst Supreme Court Decisions Ever

Summary: Two legal scholars reflect on what they feel are the worst Supreme Court decisions—and why. Although the Supreme Court…

One Case May Determine the Fate of Gay Marriage in America

Summary: A Michigan couple has filed for a writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court, in hopes that the Court…

Supreme Court Rejects Gay Marriage Appeals

Summary: The Supreme Court declined hearing the appeals from several states on the issue of same-sex marriage, which means that…