Justice Clarence Thomas Breaks His Silence
Summary: The Supreme Court was shocked today when Justice Clarence Thomas broke his decade long streak of silence during oral…
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How Will the Death of Justice Antonin Scalia Change the Supreme Court?
Summary: The unexpected death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia has created speculation about who will succeed him. Justice Antonin Scalia…
Supreme Court Blocks Obama’s Global Warming Plans
Summary: The regulation issued by the EPA that would affect coal-fired power plants received a temporary halt by the U.S.…
Supreme Court Rules That Juveniles Sentenced to Life Can Appeal for Parole
On Monday, January 25th, the Supreme Court ruled in Montgomery v. Louisiana that sentencing juveniles to life without parole is…
Executive Gun Order Sees First Legal Challenge
Summary:President Barack Obama’s executive gun order has been hit with its first lawsuit of what is expected to be many…
Supreme Court to Hear Xbox Lawsuit Appeal
Summary: Microsoft’s Xbox 360 scratching issue makes it to the Supreme Court. Although Microsoft replaced the Xbox 360 with the…
Alabama Chief Justice Stops Issuance of Same-Sex Marriage Licenses
Summary: The chief justice of Alabama’s Supreme Court has ordered probate judges to stop giving marriage licenses to same-sex couples…
Married Couple Conversations Not Always Protected in Court
Summary: Conversations between married couple’s are only protected when it involves their marriage or themselves ruled the U.S. Supreme Court.…
Pennsylvania Governor Keeps Authority to Postpone Executions
Summary: The Pennsylvania Supreme Court established that the constitution gives the state governor authority to halt death penalties indefinitely. The…
Trinity Western University Gets the Ruling They Wanted
Summary: A British Columbia Judge overturned the province’s law society decision to ban graduates from a Christian university from practicing…
Obama’s Last Chance for Immigration Reform Rests with Supreme Court
Summary: Obama moves to push his immigration agenda before the Supreme Court to make a landmark ruling in his favor…
Once Again, Justice Sotomayor Proves Herself an Ally Against Police Brutality
Summary: In a recent Supreme Court decision, Sotomayor was the sole dissent in a case regarding police use of deadly…