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First Major Abortion Case in Nearly a Decade Will Go Before Supreme Court
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court will hear oral argument in the first major abortion case in nearly a decade. In the case Whole Woman’s Health… Read More
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Democrats Count on Public Pressure as Their ‘Best Weapon’ in Supreme Court Fight
From the steps of the Supreme Court, Senate Democrats unleashed their latest messaging barrage in the battle over whether President Obama should fill the open… Read More
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Ohio Gun Seller Alleges ‘Widespread’ Government Discrimination
An Ohio firearms retailer who was recently denied access to banking services says the federal government is continuing to “discriminate against” his industry. “I definitely… Read More
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Gov. Brian Sandoval Backs Out as Obama’s Possible Supreme Court Pick
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval, a Republican, has taken his name out of contention in President Obama’s search for a nominee to fill the current Supreme Court… Read More
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Voters, Not Obama, Should Decide Future of Supreme Court
The last time voters had the opportunity to show the direction they’d like to see the country go, they voted against the one President Barack… Read More
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Progressives Rip GOP’s ‘Unconstitutional’ Blocking of Obama Supreme Court Nominee
Senate Republicans are abusing their constitutional authority by “blockading” any Supreme Court nominee put forward by President Barack Obama, progressive legal experts said Wednesday. “This… Read More
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The Problem With Looking to the Government to Fix Flint’s Water
Oil-black water flowed through the pipes of Crystal City, Texas, last week. That marks one more American city that cannot provide the most basic necessity… Read More
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GOP Senator Pushes for Action on Obama Judges Amid Supreme Court Fight
The Republican-led Senate Judiciary Committee has vowed to block the path for President Barack Obama’s eventual Supreme Court nominee. But Sen. Pat Toomey is asking… Read More
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Senate Democrats Say GOP Will Back Down on Supreme Court Nominee
Senate Democrats are predicting with certainty that Republicans will fold on their pledge not to hold hearings on President Obama’s eventual Supreme Court pick. “We’ve… Read More
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What Would Happen If New York City Went Forward With Letting Illegal Immigrants Vote
The New York Post is reporting that some members of the Black and Latino Legislative Caucus will be pushing for the New York City Council… Read More
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Republicans on Judiciary Committee Slam Door on Any Obama Supreme Court Nominee
All Republican members of the Senate Judiciary Committee promised Tuesday to block any candidate nominated by President Barack Obama to fill the Supreme Court seat… Read More
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Government Drone Registry Under Legal Fire
Feb. 19 marked the final date that drone owners can register with the federal government to avoid being branded a felon by the Federal Aviation… Read More
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Senate Republicans Plan to Follow Joe Biden’s Advice on the Supreme Court Vacancy
Months before the 1992 presidential election, Joe Biden urged fellow U.S. senators to shut down the nomination process and block President George H.W. Bush’s judicial… Read More
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This Pro-Choice GOP Governor Wants to Succeed Scalia
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval, a Republican, has risen as a rumored Supreme Court successor to the late Justice Antonin Scalia, but conservative lawyers say the… Read More
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Can the GOP Stay United on Strategy to Fight Obama’s Supreme Court Nominee?
The fight over the makeup of the U.S. Supreme Court is spilling over into a second week, with most Senate Republicans uniting around the idea… Read More
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6 Supreme Court Rulings That Could Be Overturned If a Liberal Replaced Scalia
If President Barack Obama or a future Democratic successor were to replace late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia with a liberal, a host of prior… Read More
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Cartoon: Problems on the Playground
Kim Holmes wrote earlier this week on the Supreme Court. The stakes are high—very high. Finding a replacement for deceased Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonin… Read More
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4 Pro-Gun Senate Democrats Silent on Voting for Obama’s Supreme Court Nominee
A Supreme Court justice nominee appointed by President Barack Obama could do much to shift the ideological weight of a bench split now evenly among… Read More
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What Scalia’s Death Means for Obama Climate Agenda’s Implementation
Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia’s death will likely help the Obama administration implement its landmark climate change plan regulating coal emissions. The shift in momentum… Read More
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Ben Sasse Channels ‘Braveheart’ in Message to Obama on Supreme Court Nominee
Standing outside the U.S. Supreme Court with the American flag flying at half-staff, Sen. Ben Sasse challenges President Obama to nominate a justice who will… Read More
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Obama the Obstructionist
What a shock. Now that he’s at the White House—and facing GOP opposition to appointing a new Supreme Court justice in the mere months before… Read More
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After Scalia’s Death, Lawyer for Teacher Challenging Public Unions Wants Supreme Court to Rehear Case
California teacher Rebecca Friedrichs had her day before the Supreme Court to challenge public-sector unions once. Now, following the unexpected passing of Justice Antonin Scalia,… Read More
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Flashback to 1992: When Democrats Halted a Republican President’s Judicial Nominees
If Senate Democrats get their way, Republicans won’t follow their example. That is, Senate Republicans in 2016 won’t act as Democrats did when they blocked court… Read More
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Obama Says No to ‘Moderate’ Supreme Court Nominee
President Barack Obama said he isn’t looking to nominate a moderate to the Supreme Court. At a press conference Tuesday following the U.S.-ASEAN summit in California, reporter Jeff… Read More
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Next President Could Stack the Deck as Supreme Court Justices Near Retirement
With three of the surviving Supreme Court justices in or near their 80s, successors named by the next president could shift the ideological makeup of… Read More
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You Could Be Arrested for Hosting a Potluck Supper in This State
A state lawmaker is moving to close a bizarre regulatory loophole that prohibits residents from holding potlucks in their own home or church. Arizona state Rep. Kelly… Read More
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How Scalia’s Death Will Impact Cases on Immigration, Abortion, Religious Liberty
Look beyond the contentious political rhetoric over confirming his replacement, and it’s clear that Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia’s death during a presidential election cycle… Read More
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8 Tributes to Antonin Scalia From His Fellow Justices
His eight colleagues on the Supreme Court reveal their affection and admiration for Antonin Scalia in the statements they released within 48 hours of the… Read More
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Fight to Replace Scalia Proves Supreme Court Has Become Too Powerful
The stakes are high—very high. Finding a replacement for deceased Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonin Scalia will be a battle royale. But why should one… Read More
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Americans’ Views of Scalia a Mixed Bag, Gallup Review of Polls Finds
Americans were divided over Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia at the same time many didn’t know who he was, according to a historical review by the Gallup polling… Read More
