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July 4, 2021

Alvin Bragg poised to be Manhattan's first Black DA

Alvin Bragg is on the cusp of becoming the first Black Manhattan district attorney after his top rival, Tali Farhadian Weinstein, conceded the race Friday, marking the end of a contentious campaign from eight Democratic candidates.

July 2, 2021

Florist's attorney in LGBT case refused by SCOTUS says move allows Washington State to 'ruin her financially'

The defendant in the Arlene's Flowers v. Washington State case, along with her attorney, joined “Special Report” on Friday to react after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear the case, in which floral artist Barronelle Stutzman was sued by Washington State Democratic Attorney Gen. Bob Ferguson and the American Civil Liberties Union after she refused services to a gay man for his wedding.

July 2, 2021

Thomas, Gorsuch say court should revisit libel standard for public figures

Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch disagreed with the high court’s decision to turn away a case that challenged libel protections for journalists and the media.

July 2, 2021

Mainstream media melts down over Supreme Court decision on Arizona 'voting restrictions'

Mainstream media outlets seemed to be in complete meltdown mode this week following the Supreme Court's Tuesday decision to uphold Arizona voting rules aimed at ensuring election integrity.

July 2, 2021

Gorsuch slams Minnesota county for violating religious beliefs of Amish over septic system dispute

Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch on Friday tore into a Minnesota county for trying to force an Amish community to install septic systems in their homes against their religious beliefs, citing the court's recent high-profile decision in a religious liberty case as a major precedent.

July 2, 2021

Supreme Court to hear case on Maine tuition program that bars money for religious education

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to take up a case on a tuition assistance program in Maine that bars the use of state money for religious schools, setting up yet another battle in the high court on the intersection of religious freedom and school choice. 

July 2, 2021

Supreme Court declines to hear case of flower shop owner sued for not serving gay wedding

Washington florist Barronelle Stutzman is still subject to significant financial punishment from the state for her alleged discrimination.

July 2, 2021

Supreme sendoff: The nine justices end term with unanimity and uncertainty

The Supreme Court has wrapped up its tumultuous term with a surprising degree of consensus that masked underlying tensions over the extent to which its nine members should flex their political and judicial muscle.

July 1, 2021

Democrats renew court packing calls, blast the Supreme Court's final two decisions of term

Democrats on Thursday expressed their displeasure with the Supreme Court's final decisions of its 2020-2021 term, accusing the justices of doing "severe damage" to the political system and in some cases re-upping their calls to pack the court with liberal justices appointed by President Biden. 

July 1, 2021

Kamala Harris silent on SCOTUS ruling on lawsuit that started while she was state AG

SCOTUS ruled 6-3 against the rule started under Harris