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On this day, the Emancipation Proclamation changes history

by NCC Staff

January 1 is one of the most noteworthy days in American history, marking President Abraham Lincoln’s decision to issue the…

On this day, the Emancipation Proclamation changes history
Looking Ahead: A Supreme Court Preview for 2023

by Scott Bomboy

The Supreme Court has been front and center in recent years due to a series of landmark decisions, and the year 2023 will likely…

Looking Ahead: A Supreme Court Preview for 2023
On this day, Rosa Parks wouldn’t give up her bus seat

by NCC Staff

Today marks the anniversary of Rosa Parks’ decision to sit down for her rights on a Montgomery, Alabama, bus, putting the effort…

On this day, Rosa Parks wouldn’t give up her bus seat
Two Justices Issue Challenge on Race

by Marcia Coyle

By tradition, U.S. Supreme Court justices do not speak to each other about cases they will decide until after oral arguments. But…

Two Justices Issue Challenge on Race
Will the New U.S. Supreme Court Deliver More Jolts to the Legal System?

by Marcia Coyle

After an intense blockbuster U.S. Supreme Court term, like the one just ended, the justices often have opted for a low key term.…

Will the New U.S. Supreme Court Deliver More Jolts to the Legal System?
Why is August 26 known as Women’s Equality Day?

by NCC Staff

The 19th Amendment gave women the right to vote nationally on August 18, 1920, so why is Women’s Equality Day on August 26th…

Why is August 26 known as Women’s Equality Day?
With abortion and guns, the Supreme Court ties the hands of federal courts

by Marcia Coyle

After the U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative majority struck down New York’s concealed carry gun law and revoked women’s…

With abortion and guns, the Supreme Court ties the hands of federal courts
A short list of overturned Supreme Court landmark decisions

by Scott Bomboy

With the Supreme Court overruling Roe v. Wade, a look back at overturned landmark cases shows the rarity of such actions.

A short list of overturned Supreme Court landmark decisions
Divided Supreme Court overturns Roe abortion precedents

by Scott Bomboy

The Supreme Court on Friday issued its opinion in the Dobbs v. Jackson case, overturning precedents related to abortion first set…

Divided Supreme Court overturns Roe abortion precedents
When the term ends, what will you think of your Supreme Court?

by Marcia Coyle

The U.S. Supreme Court may wrap up its term in the next two weeks and many in the nation are watching closely for potential…

When the term ends, what will you think of your Supreme Court?
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