December 20, 2015 Judge strikes down Indiana ban on gay marriage A federal judge has struck down Indiana's ban on gay marriage, calling it unconstitutional.
December 20, 2015 Fed judge: Gay couples can wed in Chicago A federal judge says gay couples in Chicago don't have to wait until June to marry. Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman's Friday order says there is no reason to delay same-sex marriages in Illinois, when the state's law is set to take effect. Her finding applies only to Cook County.
December 20, 2015 Holder urges states to restore voting rights to ex-prison inmates Holder's remarks, delivered at a symposium on the nation's criminal justice system, are part of his initiative seeking fundamental changes to the prison system.
December 20, 2015 Supreme Court to decide whether to hear cases regarding right to ‘bear’ arms The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to decide this month whether to hear two cases seeking clarification on what the Constitution’s framers intended in granting citizens the right to not only own but also “bear” arms.
December 20, 2015 Federal judge rules drivers allowed to flash headlights to warn of speed traps A federal judge on Monday issued a preliminary injunction prohibiting the St. Louis County town of Ellisville from arresting and prosecuting drivers who flash headlights to warn other drivers of nearby police and speed traps.
December 20, 2015 Illinois mom takes fight against forced unionization to Supreme Court Pam Harris, the Illinois mom who stood up to union thuggery and her state government, said she never wanted to be the face of the fight against forced unionization.
December 20, 2015 Supreme Court to hear case on forced unionization The Supreme Court will hear arguments about forced unionization among government workers on Tuesday in a case that could greatly curtail powerful labor groups.
December 20, 2015 Supreme Court puts gay marriage on hold in Utah The Supreme Court on Monday put gay marriage on hold in Utah, giving the state time to appeal a federal judge's ruling against Utah's same-sex marriage ban.
December 20, 2015 Administration moves on 2 fronts to preserve NSA surveillance The administration moved on two fronts to preserve the National Security Agency's controversial spy programs, appealing a major ruling and winning permission to keep collecting phone records.
December 20, 2015 Administration to high court: Don't exempt Catholic groups from contraception mandate The Obama administration has asked the Supreme Court not to exempt Catholic groups from a requirement in ObamaCare to offer contraceptive coverage, after the high court gave them a temporary reprieve earlier this week.
