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Federal Courts Supreme Court Sets Up Big Battles -- for Next Term

Supreme Court Sets Up Big Battles -- for Next Term

By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

The Supreme Court released its final batch of decisions for the term on Monday, major opinions in abortion rights, political corruption, and firearm ownership....

Federal Courts Domestic Violence Conviction Can Keep You From Owning Firearms

Domestic Violence Conviction Can Keep You From Owning Firearms

By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

The Supreme Court expanded the reach yesterday of a federal law that prevents domestic abusers from owning a gun. In Voisine v. United States, the Court held...

Federal Courts Texas Abortion Clinic Restrictions Terminated by Supreme Court

Texas Abortion Clinic Restrictions Terminated by Supreme Court

By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

The Supreme Court struck down restrictive regulations on abortion providers in Texas today, in Whole Women's Health v. Hellerstedt, ruling that those...

Federal Courts Judges 'Appalled' by Delay on Garland Nomination, Former Judge Says

Judges 'Appalled' by Delay on Garland Nomination, Former Judge Says

By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Today marks the 100th day since D.C. Circuit Chief Judge Merrick Garland was nominated to the Supreme Court. That is 100 days without formal consideration of...

Federal Courts Kennedy's Shift Saves Race-Conscious University Admissions

Kennedy's Shift Saves Race-Conscious University Admissions

By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

College admissions that consider applicants' racial background still do not violate the Equal Protection Clause, the Supreme Court ruled this morning. The...

Federal Courts Obama's Immigration Plan Defeated by Deadlocked Supreme Court

Obama's Immigration Plan Defeated by Deadlocked Supreme Court

By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

The Supreme Court split four to four today in a case challenging one President Obama's signature immigration reform efforts. The case, United States v. Texas,...

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