Nov 12 Watch Justices Side With Navy in Sonar Dispute, Hear Religious Monument Case The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday to lift restrictions on use of sonar in U.S. Navy training exercises off the California coast. Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal discusses the decision plus arguments in a church and state separation case. Continue watching
Nov 04 Supreme Court to Hear TV Profanity Case By Admin, PBS News Hour The Supreme Court on Tuesday takes up a dispute between the broadcast networks and Federal Communication Commission over the use of profanity during live television programs when children are likely part of the viewing audience. Continue reading
Nov 03 Watch High Court Hears Arguments on Limiting Drug Company Lawsuits The Supreme Court heard a case Monday involving a Vermont woman whose arm had to be amputated after she was injected with an anti-nausea drug. Marcia Coyle examines the manufacturer's argument against lawsuits on FDA-approved drugs. Continue watching
Oct 08 Watch Justices Mull Environmental Law, Job Discrimination The Supreme Court appeared divided over judges' authority to limit the U.S. Navy's use of sonar to protect whales and weighed a workplace harrassment case Wednesday. Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal recaps the day in the courtroom. Continue watching
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
Jul 08 Watch Group Proposes New Controls over U.S. War Powers A bipartisan study group proposed a new war powers legislation that would force the president to consult lawmakers before launching a long-term combat. James Baker and Warren Christopher defend changing the original 1973 act. Continue watching
Jun 27 Watch Supreme Court Term Left Door Open for Future Disputes By the close of the Supreme Court's term Thursday, the justices made landmark decisions on cases regarding gun ownership, the death penalty and the legal rights of detainees. Legal experts weigh the rulings and what they indicate about future court… Continue watching
Jun 26 Justices Strike Down 'Millionaire's Amendment' By Admin, PBS News Hour The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 Thursday the Federal Election Commission's "millionaire's amendment" violates the First Amendment by allowing House and Senate candidates to accept larger contributions if their opponent spends personal funds. Continue reading
Jun 26 Court Affirms Individual Right to Own Firearms By Admin, PBS News Hour In the first major pronouncement on gun rights in U.S. history, a divided Supreme Court ruled Thursday that Americans have a right to own guns for self-defense and hunting. Continue reading
Jun 26 Watch Attorneys Debate Effects of Gun Ban Override The Supreme Court's landmark decision overturning the gun ban in the District of Columbia Thursday may have far reaching effects. Peter Nickles, D.C. Attorney General, and Ted Cruz, former Texas Solicitor General, debate the impact of the decision. Continue watching