Topic: Supreme Court
SCOTUS announces landmark same-sex marriage decision
Earlier today, the Supreme Court announced in a 5-4 decision legalizing same-sex marriage in all 50 states. Justice Kennedy, who was appointed by Republican Reagan in 1988, wrote on behalf of the court stating, “They ask […]
Read MoreSupreme Court Orders California to Release 33,000 Prisoners
On Tuesday the Supreme Court ordered the California State prison system, which has had troubles with overcrowding, to reduce its population by 33,000 inmates. While the ruling only applies to California, Louisiana and other states […]
Read MoreSupreme Court Cripples the Fourth Amendment
The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which protects against unreasonable search and seizure, was weakened this week when the Supreme Court ruled on Kentucky v. King. The ruling supported the Kentucky Police’s decision to […]
Read MoreSupreme Court to Hear Case of New Orleans Prosecution Misconduct
The Supreme Court will take on a New Orleans case, Connick vs. Thompson, in October, from a murder trial in 1985. The Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office is being held responsible for a suspected failure […]
Read MoreSupreme Court Restricts Life Sentences for Juveniles
The Supreme Court ruled Monday May 17, 2010 that juveniles could no longer be handed down life sentences for crimes other than murders. In a 5-4 decision, the court decided that there must be “a […]
Read MoreSupreme Court Rules that Life Imprisonment Without Parole for Minors is Unconstitutional
The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that it is unconstitutional for a court to sentence a minor to life imprisonment without parole unless he or she commits murder. The Supreme Court ruled that such sentences […]
Read MoreFilibuster for New Supreme Court Nominee Not Likely
Elena Kagan, President Obama’s nominee to take the retiring Justice John Paul Stevens’ seat on the Supreme Court, is unlikely to face a filibuster from the Republican Party. However, many Senate republicans have said she […]
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