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14th Amendment
On this day, filibuster fails to block the Civil Rights Act
On June 19, 1964, the Senate ended a long debate, overcoming a record-setting filibuster to join the House in approving the Civil…
Unanimous Supreme Court rejects ban on abortion pills
On Thursday, the Supreme Court ruled against a group of medical associations and doctors who opposed the use of mifepristone, a…
On this day, Congress approved the 14th Amendment
On June 13, 1866, the House approved a Senate-proposed version of the 14th Amendment, sending it to the states for approval. Two…
June Supreme Court decisions to include Trump, abortion, Second Amendment
The Supreme Court’s current term is heading toward a noteworthy June, with major decisions expected about former President…
Plessy’s place in the list of Supreme Court decisions
On May 18, 1896, the Supreme Court’s Plessy v. Ferguson decision upheld the legality of racial segregation in America. Plessy…
Is there a constitutional right for homeless encampments on public property?
On April 22, 2024, the Supreme Court will consider the constitutionality of local government ordinances regulating the use of…
Supreme Court to hear Trump immunity, abortion arguments in final sitting
On April 15, 2024, the Supreme Court will start its final scheduled session for the 2023 term, with major cases about abortion…
Once again, Supreme Court dives into abortion fray
The only people who may have actually believed the Supreme Court was getting out of the abortion issue by eliminating the…
The Supreme Court’s mixed opinion in Trump’s Colorado case
The Supreme Court’s decision blocking states from removing former President Donald Trump from primary election ballots was…
Supreme Court raises broad questions about Colorado ruling on Trump
In closely watched arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court last Thursday, many of the justices questioned the broad impact of a…
