Apr 29 Watch Supreme Court Hears Challenge to Landmark Voting Law The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday on a challenge by a Texas community to strike down an extension to the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal recaps the day in court. Continue watching
Apr 28 Watch Court Rules FCC May Pursue Fines for On-air Profanity The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the government could threaten broadcasters with fines over the use of even a single profanity on live television, yet stopped short of ruling whether the policy violates the Constitution. Marcia Coyle of the National… Continue watching
Apr 22 Watch Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Case Alleging Reverse Discrimination The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in a case brought by a group of white firefighters in Connecticut who argue they were the victims of reverse discrimination. Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal gives an update on the day… Continue watching
Apr 21 Watch Supreme Court Hears School Strip Search Case The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case about whether Arizona school officials were justified in strip-searching a 13 year-old girl for prescription drugs on another student's tip. The National Law Journal's Marcia Coyle explains the case and its implications… Continue watching
Mar 24 Watch 'Hillary' Movie Brings Campaign Finance Law to High Court The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case Tuesday centering on whether a documentary on Hillary Clinton should be classified as a political ad, making it subject to campaign finance laws. The National Law Journal's Marcia Coyle describes the case… Continue watching
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
Mar 04 Watch Supreme Court Allows Lawsuits against Pharmaceutical Companies to Move Forward In a severe blow to the drug industry, the Supreme Court rejected on Wednesday limits to lawsuits against drug makers. Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal explains the implications of the ruling. Continue watching
Mar 03 Watch Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Judicial Ethics Case The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a case testing when elected judges should recuse themselves from cases because of an appearance of bias. The National Law Journal's Marcia Coyle provides an update. Continue watching
Mar 02 Watch Justices Review Convict's Rights to Access DNA Evidence The Supreme Court heard arguments in the case of a convicted rapist who wants access to trial evidence for additional DNA testing. The National Law Journal's Marcia Coyle details the arguments and what's at stake. Continue watching
Feb 24 High Court Rules Against Religious Group in Free Speech Case By Admin, PBS News Hour The Supreme Court ruled unanimously on Wednesday that a Utah city can refuse to install a religious group's monument in a public park, even though there is a Ten Commandments display nearby. Continue reading