Texas Death Case Tests Standards For Defining Retardation
The Supreme Court questions how states may determine whether a capital defendant is intellectually disabled and thus cannot be executed.
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Washington High Court Hears Case Of Florist Who Refused To Serve Gay Wedding
A florist refused to do the wedding arrangements for a same-sex couple, claiming it's against her religion. The couple and the state argue that's unlawful discrimination.
With Fewer Legal Tools In Hand, Justice Department Prepares To Monitor Election
More than 500 monitors and observers will watch polling sites in 28 states, looking for voting rights violations such as discrimination against voters because of their race or language.
A Girl And Her Service Dog Head To The Supreme Court
The Supreme Court will hear Fry v. Napoleon Community Schools on Monday to decide if disabled children prevented from having qualified service animals at school can go directly to federal court.
Supreme Court Will Hear Case On Bathroom Rules For Transgender Students
The court said it will hear the case of a Virginia school board that wants to prevent a transgender teen from using the boys' bathroom. The justices are expected to hear arguments sometime next year.
The Case For Republicans To Consider Merrick Garland's Nomination
Senate GOP leadership has refused to hold hearings or a vote on the moderate judge's nomination. Yet, with the prospect of a Clinton presidency, might conservatives be having second thoughts?
Will The New Era Of Limited Federal Monitoring Still Protect Voter Rights?
The Justice Department will still send out "monitors" on Nov. 8. But the number is smaller than in the past, and due to a 2013 Supreme Court decision, they'll have limited authority to intervene.
Sen. McCain Says Republicans Will Block All Court Nominations If Clinton Wins
The Supreme Court is already short one justice because Republicans refuse to consider President Obama's nominee. Two sitting judges are in their 80s, so additional vacancies are likely.
What's In A Design? A Smartphone Battle In The Highest Court
The Supreme Court hears oral arguments on Tuesday in a case that pits Samsung against Apple — and could have major repercussions for tech products across the board.
Supreme Court Hears Case On Racial Bias In Jury Deliberations
The justices ruled in 2014 that extreme juror bias could impede a fair trial and, if such a case arose, they would decide then if an exception was warranted. Now, that case has come.