Aug 11 Advocates against solitary confinement see hope in Justice Kennedy’s comments By Sam Hananel, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Prison reform advocates who have spent years campaigning against solitary confinement are counting on a powerful new ally in their quest to end the practice — Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy. Continue reading
May 27 Justices rule for death row inmates with low IQ By Mark Sherman, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that states must look beyond an intelligence test score in borderline cases of mental disability to determine whether a death row inmate is eligible to be executed. The justices said in a 5-4… Continue reading
Jun 28 Watch Supreme Court Upholds Health Care Law: Mandate Is Constitutional Supreme Court Upholds Health Care Law: Mandate Is Constitutional… Continue watching
Oct 06 Watch Dogfight Video Tests Limits of Free Speech The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday on whether videos of illegal dogfights are protected speech. Marcia Coyle offers insight. Continue watching
Oct 05 Watch New Court Term Puts Spotlight on Gun Rights, Free Speech, Business The Supreme Court opened a new term on Monday with a docket full of cases concerning corporations, compensation, and the financial markets. Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal previews the term with Gwen Ifill. Continue watching
Jul 03 Watch Supreme Court Term Brought Some Surprises Legal analysts Linda Greenhouse and Thomas Goldstein examine the impact of the most significant Supreme Court decisions of the 2008 term, including a narrow ruling on the landmark Voting Rights Act. Continue watching
Jun 29 Supreme Court Rules 5-4 for White Firefighters in Job Promotions Bias Case By Admin, PBS News Hour The Supreme Court ruled Monday that white firefighters in New Haven, Conn., were unfairly denied promotions due to their race, reversing a decision that high court nominee Sonia Sotomayor supported as an appeals court judge. Continue reading
Mar 09 Justices Reject Expanded Protections for Minorities Under Voting Rights Act By Admin, PBS News Hour A Supreme Court ruling Monday refused to expand protections for minorities under the Voting Rights Act, a decision that may affect the redrawing of legislative boundaries following the 2010 Census. Continue reading
Oct 06 Watch Justices to Weigh Free Speech, Environment in New Term On Monday, the Supreme Court opened its new term with a docket of wide-ranging cases on issues from broadcast indecency to environmental protection. Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal explains what's on the agenda for this term and speculation… Continue watching
Jun 12 Justices: Terror Suspects May Appeal Detentions By Admin, PBS News Hour The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that foreign terrorism suspects held at Guantanamo Bay have rights under the Constitution to challenge their detention in U.S. civilian courts, handing a stinging setback to the Bush administration. Continue reading