U.S. Supreme Court

5:47pm Feb 08, 2016

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Abortion, Immigration Among Upcoming U.S. Supreme Court Cases That Could Impact North Carolina

by Keri Brown

A New York Times reporter who covers the U.S. Supreme Court is speaking at Elon School of Law in Greensboro Tuesday night.

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4:52pm Jan 26, 2016

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Federal Appeals Court Will Consider Rowan County Prayer Case

by Keri Brown

A federal appeals court is considering a controversial case Wednesday surrounding the use of prayer in government meetings.

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9:34pm Nov 17, 2015

National National Politics & Government

Supreme Court Asked To Take Messy Interstate Case On Same-Sex Adoption

by Nina Totenberg

The woman adopted her longtime partner's kids while living in Georgia, but she moved to Alabama when they split. The top court in that state refused to recognize her parental rights.
3:59am Oct 02, 2015

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Supreme Court To Review European Suit Against Reynolds

by Michael Burke

The US Supreme Court will decide if the European Union can sue R.J. Reynolds. The EU says that Reynolds sponsored cigarette smuggling in Europe.

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4:04pm Sep 08, 2015

National National Politics & Government Health & Safety

Bucking Trend, Ohio Doctor Opens Clinic That Provides Abortion Services

by Sarah Jane Tribble

Ohio has put many restrictions on abortion. Since 2010, about half the clinics performing the procedure in the state have closed. But Dr. David Burkons sees offering abortion as part of patient care.

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10:56am Sep 05, 2015

National National Politics & Government Religion

Supporters Of Jailed Kentucky Clerk To Hold Prayer Rally

by Scott Neuman

Kim Davis was put behind bars earlier this week for refusing to comply with a federal court order to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
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11:26am Aug 03, 2015

Politics & Government Politics & Government

As Voting Rights Trial Ends, Another GOP Challenge Looms

Both sides wrapped up their final arguments Friday in a federal voting trial in Winston-Salem after three weeks of testimony.
4:55pm Jul 31, 2015

National National

Judge Says Virginia Can Refuse To Issue Confederate License Plates

by Scott Neuman

Citing a June U.S. Supreme Court ruling, the federal judge effectively vacated a 14-year-old state injunction that prohibited officials from refusing to issue such plates.
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3:42pm Jul 01, 2015

National National

Supreme Court Reprieve Lets 10 Texas Abortion Clinics Stay Open For Now

by Carrie Feibel

Abortion providers and foes react to the Supreme Court's action that will allow 10 abortion clinics in Texas to remain open until a state law that would close them can be fully reviewed by the court.

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8:12pm Jun 29, 2015

National National Politics & Government

Supreme Court Backs Arizona's Redistricting Commission Targeting Gridlock

by Bill Chappell

Arizona's Independent Redistricting Commission was formed 15 years ago, after voters took the power to redraw districts away from the state's Legislature.
1:47pm Jun 29, 2015

National National

Supreme Court Says Use Of Lethal Injection Drug Is Legal

by Krishnadev Calamur

Lawyers for Oklahoma death row inmates argued midazolam does not reliably induce a comalike sleep, violating the Constitution's ban on cruel and unusual punishment.
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10:06pm Jun 26, 2015

National National Politics & Government

Obama: Supreme Court Same-Sex Marriage Ruling 'A Victory For America'

by Scott Neuman

The president spoke at the White House Rose Garden following the announcement of the ruling affirming the constitutional right of same-sex couples to marry.