Supreme Court Will Hear More Religious Objections To Obamacare
Birth control and the Affordable Care Act are back on the Supreme Court's docket, in what could be called a sequel to the Hobby Lobby ruling.
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Supreme Court Weighs 1987 Conviction By All-White Jury
The defense showed the names of the black jurors circled, highlighted in green, labeled with the letter "B." But lawyers for the state of Georgia said there's a reasonable explanation.
Hobby Lobby Owners Under Investigation For Alleged Illegal Import Of Artifacts
The Green family, which owns the craft store giant, plans to exhibit its large collection of religious artifacts in the Museum of the Bible.
Here's What We Know About The Kentucky Clerk Refusing Marriage Licenses
Kim Davis, a born-again Christian, has been divorced three times. When she won her seat for Rowan County clerk, she took over from her mother, who held the position for 37 years.
Kentucky Clerk's Office Continues To Refuse Marriage Licenses
A same-sex couple was denied a license Thursday morning, even after a federal appeals court denied Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis' bid to refuse to issue marriage licenses for religious reasons.
Connecticut Supreme Court Ruling Bars Execution Of 11 Death Row Inmates
The inmates had been subject to execution because their capital offenses occurred before the state repealed the death penalty in 2012. The new ruling says the current law is unconstitutional.
Same-Sex Marriage Isn't Law Of The Land From Sea To Shining Sea
While the Supreme Court ruling legalized same-sex marriage in all 50 states, it didn't affect American Indian tribes. The 566 tribes in the U.S. are sovereign, and only 10 have legalized gay marriage.
Liberal Minority Won Over Conservatives In Historic Supreme Court Term
The latest session made history on several fronts, and accepted cases for next year that will likely make still more. This year the liberals won a lot — but that doesn't mean they will in the future.
Was This Past Supreme Court Session 'A Liberal Term For The Ages'?
Adam Liptak of The New York Times discusses the court's most recent session and says the rulings reveal deep philosophical differences regarding the role of judges and the Constitution.
After Supreme Court Decision, What's Next For Gay Rights Groups?
Advocates concede it may be more challenging to rally public support and dollars for causes that may be less obvious or visceral than marriage.