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Supreme Court considers whether to take up anti-terrorism laws - Los Angeles Times

2012-05-20
Los Angeles TimesSupreme Court considers whether to take up anti-terrorism lawsLos Angeles Times(Mark Wilson, Getty Images / June 30, 2006) By David G. Savage, Washington Bureau WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court, after a four-year break from terrorism issues, is set to decide as soon as Monday whether to again take up constitutional challenges to ...and more »

Joan Orie Melvin's absence may hamstring Supreme Court cases - Pittsburgh Post Gazette

2012-05-19
USA TODAYJoan Orie Melvin's absence may hamstring Supreme Court casesPittsburgh Post GazetteBy Paula Reed Ward / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Joan Orie Melvin is the second sitting state Supreme Court justice in Pennsylvania to be criminally prosecuted, and her case has implications for the court in the coming months. Justice Melvin is accused of ...Pa. Supreme Court judge charged with campaign corruption in case that ensnared ...Washington PostPennsylvania Supreme Court judge charged with corruptionChicago TribuneAmid charges, critics call for Justice Joan Orie Melvin's resignationPatriot-NewsUSA TODAY -Huffington Postall 261 news articles »

Fate of 'uninsurables' hinges on Supreme Court - Denver Post

2012-05-19
Fate of 'uninsurables' hinges on Supreme CourtDenver PostNow the Florida small businesswoman is worried the Supreme Court will strike down her lifeline. Under the law, Watson and nearly 62000 other "uninsurable" patients are getting coverage through a little-known program for people who have been turned away ...and more »

Supreme Court decision on federal health care law could fire up young voters - Plain Dealer

2012-05-19
Plain DealerSupreme Court decision on federal health care law could fire up young votersPlain DealerBut the US Supreme Court could strike down the health care law when it rules on a constitutional challenge, probably in June. The law is unpopular in Ohio, polling shows, and Ohio voters have already said through a ballot initiative that they want to ...What Should Congress Do after the Supreme Court Decision on Obamacare?ForbesMcManus: A campaign bombshellLos Angeles TimesRepeal and ReplaceFox News (blog)all 12 news articles »

Court upholds key provision of Voting Rights Act, Supreme Court review likely - Washington Post

2012-05-18
13WMAZCourt upholds key provision of Voting Rights Act, Supreme Court review likelyWashington PostA federal appeals court on Friday upheld a signature portion of the Voting Rights Act, setting the stage for consideration by a Supreme Court whose majority is skeptical about the law's continued viability. On a 2 to 1 vote, a panel of the US Court of ...Appeals court upholds key provision of Voting Rights Act. Supreme Court could loomChristian Science MonitorRuling On Voting Rights Act Sets Up Supreme Court ShowdownTPMall 242 news articles »

Montana AG urges US Supreme Court to keep corporate spending ban - The Missoulian

2012-05-19
International Business TimesMontana AG urges US Supreme Court to keep corporate spending banThe MissoulianA number of parties are weighing in on whether the US Supreme Court should review and reverse Montana's 1912 Corrupt Practices Act. These groups are filing amicus, or friend-of-the-court, briefs with the court. Lining up with American Tradition ...Sen. John McCain Trashes Supreme Court's Citizens United Ruling [READ BRIEF]International Business TimesCan Montana brief end Citizens United?PoliticoRI Sen. Whitehouse, McCain ask U.S. Supreme Court to uphold Montana campaign ...The Providence JournalDemocratic Undergroundall 20 news articles »

Top Israel court tightens enforcement of equal pay laws - NewsOK.com

2012-05-20
Moneycontrol.comTop Israel court tightens enforcement of equal pay lawsNewsOK.comBy AP | Published: May 20, 2012 Leave a comment JERUSALEM — Israeli feminists on Friday welcomed a Supreme Court ruling they say will help enforce equal pay laws for men and women. The ruling, issued Thursday, requires employers paying different wages ...Top Israel court tightens enforcement of equal paySacramento BeeIsraeli Supreme Court tightens equal pay enforcementJewish Telegraphic Agencyall 153 news articles »

Grapevine: Supreme Court justice robbed for second time - Fox News

2012-05-18
New York Daily NewsGrapevine: Supreme Court justice robbed for second timeFox NewsA Supreme Court spokesman says no court documents were taken and no one was home at the time. In February, a gardener with a machete stole $1000 from Breyer and some guests at his Caribbean home. That incident pushed Congress to allocated nearly $1 ...Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer's home robbed againNew York Daily NewsStephen Breyer's Home Robbed, Silver Snatched From Supreme Court Justice's ...Huffington PostSupreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer Again A Crime VictimWNYCCNN -BusinessWeek -UPI.comall 119 news articles »

Texas high court orders state to pay ex-inmate $2M - Fox News

2012-05-18
Texas high court orders state to pay ex-inmate $2MFox NewsAUSTIN, Texas – The Texas Supreme Court ordered the state Friday to pay about $2 million to an ex-inmate who spent 26 years in prison for murder before his conviction was overturned, a decision legal experts said could set a new standard for when ...and more »

Court to Texas: Pay $2 million to man imprisoned for 26 years - Los Angeles Times

2012-05-18
Court to Texas: Pay $2 million to man imprisoned for 26 yearsLos Angeles TimesBy Molly Hennessy-Fiske HOUSTON -- The Texas Supreme Court has ordered the Lone Star State to pay more than $2 million to a former inmate who spent 26 years in prison for murder, a ruling that could set a precedent for compensating other prisoners ...Texas must pay $2M to ex-inmateNewsOK.comTexas Supreme Court Orders State To Pay Ex-Inmate $2 MillionCBS Localall 16 news articles »

Supreme Court considers whether to take up anti-terrorism laws

2012-05-20
At issue are challenges to George W. Bush-era measures involving wiretapping and the prisoners held at Guantanamo Bay. WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court, after a four-year break from terrorism issues, is set to decide as soon as Monday whether to again take up constitutional challenges to George W. Bush-era anti-terrorism laws involving wiretapping and the Guantanamo prisoners.

Alhambra teacher accepted to Supreme Court summer program

2012-05-20
ALHAMBRA - Teacher Jose Sanchez will soon go from discussing immigration with his students in the classroom to hearing the Supreme Court rule on the Arizona immigration case in person. Photo gallery: Alhambra teacher heading to Supreme Court

Supreme Court decision on federal health care law could fire up young voters

2012-05-19
The law is unpopular in Ohio, polling shows, yet its proposed cancellation has the potential to anger young adults, an important voting bloc for President Obama in November.

Judge's departure continues Supreme Court's makeover

2012-05-19
Appointees dictated by tradition and law, but PM pressured to address lack of diversity on bench

Primary finish in Oregon Supreme Court race surprises many when Appeals Court judge loses

2012-05-19
Did gender, personal details, campaign approaches make the difference among the three candidates with decades of experience?

Amid charges, critics call for Justice Joan Orie Melvin's resignation

2012-05-19
For only the second time in its 328-year history — and the second time in 19 years — the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has a sitting justice facing criminal charges.

Koster urges Supreme Court to set executions

2012-05-19
ST. LOUIS — Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster is urging the state Supreme Court to move forward with the execution of several condemned killers or explain why it won’t.

Pa. Supreme Court justice: I’ll fight charges

2012-05-18
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Montana AG urges U.S. Supreme Court to keep corporate spending ban

2012-05-19
HELENA – Attorney General Steve Bullock has urged the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold Montana’s century-old ban on corporate spending in political races and reject an attempt to dismantle it.

Supreme Court reaffirms decision in unborn baby lawsuit

2012-05-18
The Supreme Court of Alabama came down with a nearly 40-page ruling on Friday allowing civil actions for the death of nonviable children.

Idk y I never mention this, my dad's uncle is the president of the supreme court in El Salvador!! ....#randomfact my fam is ballin out there

2012-05-20
Idk y I never mention this, my dad's uncle is the president of the supreme court in El Salvador!! ....#randomfact my fam is ballin out there

RT @SilverJingles: Supreme Court & Congress Say OBAMA is Unlawful & CAN'T BE President~! MR. SPEAKER, WHERE IS IMPEACHMENT http://t.co/uFvHt7OP

2012-05-20
RT @SilverJingles: Supreme Court & Congress Say OBAMA is Unlawful & CAN'T BE President~! MR. SPEAKER, WHERE IS IMPEACHMENT http://t.co/uFvHt7OP

Supreme Court considers whether to take up anti-terrorism laws - Los Angeles Times http://t.co/IK1NQV2f #terrorism

2012-05-20
Supreme Court considers whether to take up anti-terrorism laws - Los Angeles Times http://t.co/IK1NQV2f #terrorism

Shadow of Power (Paul Madriani Novels) (Kindle Edition): The Supreme Court is one of our most sacred—and secreti... http://t.co/DikqBbz5

2012-05-20
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Supreme Court considers whether to take up anti-terrorism laws - Los Angeles Times http://t.co/DTyaDsTP

2012-05-20
Supreme Court considers whether to take up anti-terrorism laws - Los Angeles Times http://t.co/DTyaDsTP

Joan Orie Melvin's absence may hamstring Supreme Court cases

2012-05-20
Joan Orie Melvin's absence may hamstring Supreme Court cases

Alhambra teacher accepted to Supreme Court summer program http://t.co/xUZaQpXP

2012-05-20
Alhambra teacher accepted to Supreme Court summer program http://t.co/xUZaQpXP

While the country awaits the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on the national health care bill, the ranks of uninsure... http://t.co/ao2otC2X

2012-05-20
While the country awaits the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on the national health care bill, the ranks of uninsure... http://t.co/ao2otC2X

While the country awaits the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on the national health care bill, the ranks of uninsure... http://t.co/OTfp43NT

2012-05-20
While the country awaits the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on the national health care bill, the ranks of uninsure... http://t.co/OTfp43NT

While the country awaits the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on the national health care bill, the ranks of uninsure... http://t.co/8UVVwBee

2012-05-20
While the country awaits the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on the national health care bill, the ranks of uninsure... http://t.co/8UVVwBee

While the country awaits the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on the national health care bill, the ranks of uninsure... http://t.co/PXiQb30k

2012-05-20
While the country awaits the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on the national health care bill, the ranks of uninsure... http://t.co/PXiQb30k

US Supreme Court considers verdict on anti-terrorism laws http://t.co/MmflbP8l

2012-05-20
US Supreme Court considers verdict on anti-terrorism laws http://t.co/MmflbP8l

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2012-05-20
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RT @SheQuotes: "A moment of silence is not inherently religious." ~ Sandra Day O'Connor http://t.co/6P4CIx3y #quote #SQN

2012-05-20
RT @SheQuotes: "A moment of silence is not inherently religious." ~ Sandra Day O'Connor http://t.co/6P4CIx3y #quote #SQN

Good Job, when someone HAS a disease that can be helped with marijuana... laws become insignificant. http://t.co/oHu69NWH

2012-05-20
Good Job, when someone HAS a disease that can be helped with marijuana... laws become insignificant. http://t.co/oHu69NWH