The justices struck down a New York gun control law last year, announcing a new test to evaluate the constitutionality of such measures.
Tag: Supreme Court (US)
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Supreme Court Decision on Abortion Pills: What to Know and What Comes Next
A federal appeals court in New Orleans is expected to weigh in on whether a commonly used pill, mifepristone, should remain widely available. Here is what’s at stake.
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16 Crucial Words That Went Missing From a Landmark Civil Rights Law
The phrase, seemingly deleted in error, undermines the basis for qualified immunity, the legal shield that protects police officers from suits for misconduct.
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Clarence Thomas Can’t Undermine the Legitimacy of the Supreme Court Fast Enough
Democrats are not out to weaken the Supreme Court. But they should be.
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Supreme Court Throws Out Fraud Convictions in Albany Scandals
In a pair of unanimous rulings, the court sided with Joseph Percoco, a former aide to Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York, and Louis Ciminelli, a contractor in Buffalo.