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On this day, filibuster fails to block the Civil Rights Act

by NCC Staff

On June 19, 1964, the Senate ended a long debate, overcoming a record-setting filibuster to join the House in approving the Civil…

On this day, filibuster fails to block the Civil Rights Act
Unanimous Supreme Court rejects ban on abortion pills

by Scott Bomboy

On Thursday, the Supreme Court ruled against a group of medical associations and doctors who opposed the use of mifepristone, a…

Unanimous Supreme Court rejects ban on abortion pills
On this day, Congress approved the 14th Amendment

by NCC Staff

On June 13, 1866, the House approved a Senate-proposed version of the 14th Amendment, sending it to the states for approval. Two…

On this day, Congress approved the 14th Amendment
June Supreme Court decisions to include Trump, abortion, Second Amendment

by Scott Bomboy

The Supreme Court’s current term is heading toward a noteworthy June, with major decisions expected about former President…

June Supreme Court decisions to include Trump, abortion, Second Amendment
Plessy’s place in the list of Supreme Court decisions

by NCC Staff

On May 18, 1896, the Supreme Court’s Plessy v. Ferguson decision upheld the legality of racial segregation in America. Plessy…

Plessy’s place in the list of Supreme Court decisions
Is there a constitutional right for homeless encampments on public property?

by Scott Bomboy

On April 22, 2024, the Supreme Court will consider the constitutionality of local government ordinances regulating the use of…

Is there a constitutional right for homeless encampments on public property?
Supreme Court to hear Trump immunity, abortion arguments in final sitting

by Scott Bomboy

On April 15, 2024, the Supreme Court will start its final scheduled session for the 2023 term, with major cases about abortion…

Supreme Court to hear Trump immunity, abortion arguments in final sitting
Once again, Supreme Court dives into abortion fray

by Marcia Coyle

The only people who may have actually believed the Supreme Court was getting out of the abortion issue by eliminating the…

Once again, Supreme Court dives into abortion fray
The Supreme Court’s mixed opinion in Trump’s Colorado case

by Scott Bomboy

The Supreme Court’s decision blocking states from removing former President Donald Trump from primary election ballots was…

The Supreme Court’s mixed opinion in Trump’s Colorado case
Supreme Court raises broad questions about Colorado ruling on Trump

by Scott Bomboy

In closely watched arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court last Thursday, many of the justices questioned the broad impact of a…

Supreme Court raises broad questions about Colorado ruling on Trump
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