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Supreme Court Rejects Ruling That Upheld Alabama's Gerrymandering

7:43am March 26, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

In a 5-to-4 ruling, the justices called a district court decision that upheld the state's redistricting plan, which overloaded some districts with black Democrats, "legally erroneous."

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Supreme Court Revives Pregnant UPS Worker's Discrimination Lawsuit

4:58pm March 25, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

At issue is an employer's responsibilities under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act. The decision gives a former UPS driver another chance to show the company discriminated against her.

Sen. Ted Cruz says because his mother was born in the United States that makes him a "natural-born citizen" and eligible to run for president.

Is Ted Cruz Allowed To Run Since He Was Born In Canada?

3:45pm March 23, 2015

by Domenico Montanaro

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz became the first major candidate to declare for president, but some question whether he's eligible since he was born in Canada. Legal scholars, though, believe he can.

A model made of Legos of the four female Supreme Court justices. The designs were rejected as a product submission because of politics.

Lego Says You Can't Build That — Because Of Politics

1:26am March 14, 2015

by Anthony Palmer

A proposed set celebrating women of the Supreme Court flunks the company's "Acceptable Project" guidelines, reflecting the view that the high court has become political.

University of Notre Dame contends that the act of signing a form opting out of the Affordable Care Act's birth control mandate makes the school complicit in providing coverage.

Supreme Court Sends Birth Control Case Back To Appeals Court

5:48pm March 09, 2015

by Nina Totenberg

The court has ordered a federal appeals court to take a second look at Univeristy of Notre Dame's challenge to the birth control mandate in Obamacare, including opt-out rules for religious groups.

Latoya Watson of Washington, D.C., cheers during a rally outside the Supreme Court on Wednesday, when the justices heard arguments in King v. Burwell.

State Lawmakers Keep Busy While Supreme Court Weighs Obamacare

2:03pm March 05, 2015

by Fred Schulte

Bills concerning health care exchanges are pending in at least 16 states. The measures are split pretty evenly between ones that seek to bolster the exchanges and those that would impede or bar them.

Supporters of the Affordable Care Act gather in front of the U.S Supreme Court during a rally Wednesday. The court heard arguments in the case and is expected to announce its decision in June.

A Ruling Against Obamacare Would Have Broad Implications

8:29pm March 04, 2015

by John Ydstie

If the Supreme Court strikes down subsidies, millions of people could no longer afford health insurance. And premiums for others would rise dramatically, as healthier people leave the marketplace.

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Opponents of the Affordable Care Act protest outside the Supreme Court Wednesday before oral arguments in the second major challenge to be heard by the justices.

Few Clues On Health Law's Future Emerge In Supreme Court Arguments

3:30pm March 04, 2015

by Julie Rovner

Will the Supreme Court strike down tax credits that help moderate-income Americans afford coverage in the three dozen states where the marketplace is being run by the federal government?

The Affordable Care Act will take center stage at the Supreme Court on March 4.

5 Things To Know About The Latest Supreme Court Challenge To Health Law

9:09am February 27, 2015

by Julie Rovner

Millions of Americans might not be able to afford insurance if the Supreme Court rules the government erred in making subsidies available in all states. Arguments are

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Supreme Court Sides With Fisherman In Case Of The Missing Fish

3:18pm February 25, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

At issue was whether discarding fish after a raid for undersized red grouper violated the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. The justices said the law, passed in the wake of the Enron scandal, didn't apply to fish.