Supreme Court Denies N.C. Appeal On State's Ultrasound Abortion Law
The controversial 2011 law was previously struck down on the grounds that it reflected ideological, rather than medical, priorities.
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Drama On The Docket: High Court's Term Set To End With Slate Of Big Cases
It's crunch time for the U.S. Supreme Court, as consequential decisions will be coming soon. The biggest issues left: same-sex marriages, subsidies under Obamacare and lethal injection drugs.
If Obamacare Subsidies Disappear, States And Congress Will Bear Burden For Fix
More than 6 million people could lose income-related subsidies if the Supreme Court strikes them down for coverage bought through the federal exchange, HealthCare.gov.
Court Sides With President Over Congress In 'Jerusalem' Passport Dispute
In a 6-3 decision, the high court sided with the White House over Congress on the thorny foreign policy issue.
Supreme Court Rejects NRA Challenge To San Francisco Gun Rules
The case centered on a law requiring residents to keep handguns under lock and key or to use trigger locks when not carrying their weapons. Another measure bans the sale of hollow-point bullets.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Law In Jerusalem Passport Dispute
The law, passed by Congress in 2002 but not enforced by the Bush or Obama administrations, allowed Americans who were born in Jerusalem to state Israel as their birthplace.
5 Questions Answered On The Legal Challenge To Obamacare Subsidies
If the court rules against the Obama administration, health insurance subsidies could be eliminated for more than 6 million people in states that use HealthCare.gov, the federal exchange website.
Supreme Court Rules For Woman Denied Abercrombie & Fitch Job Over Headscarf
Samantha Elauf had applied for the sales job in Tulsa, Okla., and was recommended for hire by an interviewer. But Abercrombie has a "look policy" that bars the wearing of caps by its salespeople.
Supreme Court Says Locals Can Make Pill-Makers Pay For Drug Disposal
The court decision means companies are on the hook for helping at least some consumers in California safely dispose of leftover pills and other medicine. Similar measures are in the works elsewhere.
Court: Corporations May Be People, But 'Judges Are Not Politicians'
The Supreme Court has increased campaign spending limits, but not when it comes to judges. It found an "unavoidable appearance that judges who personally ask for money may diminish their integrity."