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When Will SCOTUS Hear Texas Map Challenge?
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
In case the influx of politicians shaking hands and kissing babies didn't tip you off, it's an election year. And, much like in 2000, a Texan is asking the...
Orders in the Court: SCOTUS Grants Two More Cases for 2012 Term
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It seems like only yesterday we were parsing the Supreme Court healthcare decision while drinking a quad-shot latte. Now, only 30 days separate us from First...
Is it Ethical to Hire a Line Stander for a Supreme Court Hearing?
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If you read this blog regularly, you've probably gathered that we love court hearings. It may be nerdy, but we think they're really interesting. Real-life...
And Then There Were 7: Court Receives Another Gay Marriage Case
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Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders, a Boston-based gay rights advocacy firm, filed a petition for certiorari last week with the Supreme Court...
Supreme Court Stays Texas Execution
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The Supreme Court stayed John Balentine’s execution on Wednesday, giving the man more time to prove that his trial lawyer was ineffective. It was the Texas...
If You Can Name a Justice, You're Better Off Than Most Americans
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If you're reading this blog, you're probably aware of the fact that the U.S. Supreme Court is populated by nine justices. You probably even know their names....