Law

Supreme Court Strikes Down Defense Of Marriage Act

11:13am June 26, 2013

The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled 5-4 in favor of married gay couples receiving the same federal benefits that are available to opposite-sex married couples. For more, Renee Montagne speaks with NPR's Ron Elving and Carrie Johnson.

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The Supreme Court's Landmark Decision On Same-Sex Marriage

11:13am June 26, 2013

David Greene speaks with NPR's Nina Totenberg about the Supreme Court's landmark decision granting federal benefits to married same-sex couples.

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National

NAACP Head: Voting Rights Act Ruling 'Takes Us Way Backwards'

6:05pm June 25, 2013

The Supreme Court struck down key provisions from the Voting Rights Act. Robert Siegel speaks with NAACP President Ben Jealous about the high court's decision and what it means.

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Politics & Government

What Changes After Supreme Court Ruling On Voting Rights Act

5:19pm June 25, 2013

In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court struck down a key provision of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, stating that the legislation was based on now outdated data. The ruling removes the coverage formula that required federal oversight for voting processes in nine states.

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Prosecutors Begin Their Case Against Trayvon Martin's Killer

11:10am June 25, 2013

by Greg Allen

On Monday, opening statements began in the murder trial of George Zimmerman. He's the neighborhood watch volunteer in Florida who's accused of killing unarmed teen Trayvon Martin. Zimmerman is charged with second degree murder.

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Justices Rule In Favor Of Employers In Discrimination Cases

11:10am June 25, 2013

by Carrie Johnson

At the Supreme Court on Monday, it was a rough day for working people. In two cases, the justices split 5-4 along ideological lines to make it harder for employees to win discrimination lawsuits. The court raised new hurdles for plaintiffs who claim they're victims of bias and that companies retaliated against them.

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Supreme Court Strikes Down Key Section Of Voting Rights Act

11:10am June 25, 2013

The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down a key section of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. In a 5-4 decision, the court said the formula used to identify places that need federal election oversight is unconstitutional. For more, David Greene speaks with NPR's Ron Elving and Carrie Johnson.

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What Does The Court's Ruling On The Voting Rights Act Mean?

11:10am June 25, 2013

Renee Montagne speaks with NPR's Nina Totenberg about the implications of the Supreme Court's ruling, striking down a key provision of the law.

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More courts are asking jurors to avoid social media services and tools that have become an integral part of modern life, like Twitter, Facebook, email, texting, instant messaging and Internet research.

National

For Modern Jurors, Being On A Case Means Being Offline

6:10pm June 24, 2013

by NPR Staff

In simpler times, jurors were told not to discuss their cases with others. But with the proliferation of mobile devices, courts must now contend with Facebook, tweets, texts, instant messaging and Google — all tools that can compromise a juror's impartiality.

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George Zimmerman's Murder Trial Begins In Florida

6:10pm June 24, 2013

by Greg Allen

Opening statements started Monday in the trial of George Zimmerman. He is the neighborhood watch volunteer charged with killing unarmed teen Trayvon Martin.

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