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How Mitch McConnell playing 'long game' shaped the Supreme Court and led to the end of abortion landmark Roe

June 29, 2022

How Mitch McConnell playing 'long game' shaped the Supreme Court and led to the end of abortion landmark Roe

Decisions made by then-Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell were key to a chain of events that resulted in the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.

Tennessee 6-week abortion ban allowed by federal appeals court

June 28, 2022

Tennessee 6-week abortion ban allowed by federal appeals court

The Sixth Circuit allowed Tennessee's law banning abortion in most cases after six weeks of pregnancy, in light of the Supreme Court's ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade.

Supreme Court disregards 'separation of church and state' in football coach prayer case: Justice Sotomayor

June 27, 2022

Supreme Court disregards 'separation of church and state' in football coach prayer case: Justice Sotomayor

Justice Sonia Sotomayor was joined by her two fellow liberal justices in dissenting from the Supreme Court's decision in favor of a high school coach fired for postgame prayers.

Court keeps anti-BDS law in place, striking down earlier decision

June 23, 2022

Court keeps anti-BDS law in place, striking down earlier decision

An appellate court ruling in St. Louis found that an anti-BDS contractual certificate did not violate First Amendment rights as it only encompassed economic decisions.

New York gun case: Breyer says conservative Supreme Court majority 'severely burdens' state firearm rules

June 23, 2022

New York gun case: Breyer says conservative Supreme Court majority 'severely burdens' state firearm rules

Justice Stephen Breyer said in a Supreme Court dissenting opinion Thursday that a ruling by the conservative majority will harm states' ability to fight gun violence.

Supreme Court prolongs wait for decision in case expected to overturn Roe v. Wade

June 23, 2022

Supreme Court prolongs wait for decision in case expected to overturn Roe v. Wade

The Supreme Court Thursday did not issue a final ruling in the case Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, prolonging the wait for its decision which is expected to overturn Roe v. Wade.

Biden nominates Minnesota prosecutor in Derek Chauvin case for federal judgeship

June 15, 2022

Biden nominates Minnesota prosecutor in Derek Chauvin case for federal judgeship

President Biden has nominated Jerry Blackwell to be a federal judge for the District of Minnesota. Blackwell was a prosecutor in the Derek Chauvin murder trial.

Court lifts hold on Louisiana congressional redistricting

June 13, 2022

Court lifts hold on Louisiana congressional redistricting

The federal appeals court recently lifted its hold on a congressional redistricting for the state of Louisiana. The governor of Louisiana called it "a big step in the right direction."

Andy McCarthy: Democrats say Trump 'created' Jan. 6 riot, but what about Schumer's role in Kavanaugh threat?

June 8, 2022

Andy McCarthy: Democrats say Trump 'created' Jan. 6 riot, but what about Schumer's role in Kavanaugh threat?

Fox News contributor calls out Sen. Chuck Schumer's role in a threat against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh as the Jan. 6 Committee is set to convene.

Judge whose son was killed pleads for more security for judges after Kavanaugh threat

June 8, 2022

Judge whose son was killed pleads for more security for judges after Kavanaugh threat

Judge Esther Salas demanded greater protection for judicial officers after an armed man was arrested for making threats against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.