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Federal Courts Can New Bill Thwart Westboro Baptist Church Protests?

Can New Bill Thwart Westboro Baptist Church Protests?

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

We're all familiar with the Westboro Baptist Church protests by now. Westboro members, most of whom are related to church leader Fred Phelps, picket funerals,...

Federal Courts Justice Ginsburg Joins Supreme Court Bobblehead Club

Justice Ginsburg Joins Supreme Court Bobblehead Club

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

RBG. She’s a legend among women’s rights advocates, a cancer survivor, and Nino’s bestie. Now, she’s a Supreme Court bobblehead. The Green Bag, an...

Federal Courts Chief Justice Stays Maryland DNA Collection Decision

Chief Justice Stays Maryland DNA Collection Decision

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Get ready for a Supreme Court DNA case in the 2012 Term. Chief Justice John Roberts issued an order on Monday indicating that it's likely the Court will grant...

Federal Courts 2012 Term: SCOTUS Releases November Hearing Schedule

2012 Term: SCOTUS Releases November Hearing Schedule

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

The Supreme Court’s November sitting starts in October this year. That’s the beauty of being a Supreme Court justice; you can make your own rules and naming...

Federal Courts Justice Scalia: Top 5 Quotes from July

Justice Scalia: Top 5 Quotes from July

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Instead of passing his summer lounging in an exotic location while "teaching" law school summer courses, Justice Antonin Scalia has been busy this summer...

Federal Courts SCOTUS Releases October Hearing Schedule for 2012 Term

SCOTUS Releases October Hearing Schedule for 2012 Term

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

It's hard to stay happy during the summer. Sure, there's sunshine, longer days, and vacation, but how can that compensate for the dark void of the Supreme...

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