Supreme Court
The latest news and opinions on the United States Supreme Court, including discussions on both landmark and recent decisions made by the court.
Should Cities Be Able to Ban Pot Shops?
by L.A. Times
The California Supreme Court on Monday unanimously upheld the right of cities to ban medical marijuana dispensaries.
Did Supreme Court Make the Right Call?
by L.A. Times
The Supreme Court has blocked Alabama from enforcing a state law that authorized the police to arrest and jail persons who hid or transported illegal immigrants.
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While Congress debates gun regulation, the Supreme Court is weighing whether to consider striking down laws that limit who can carry guns in public.1,997 opinions2013/04/15 15:51:38
Justice Antonin Scalia has made his views on gay relationships very clear. Do you think he'll ever soften his stance?3,376 votes2013/04/12 21:39:39
Gay marriage is certainly a hot-button issue right now. But which group has the more compelling argument? We asked; you answered.649 opinions2013/04/03 21:00:00
A majority of the Supreme Court's justices expressed skepticism Wednesday about the federal law defining marriage as between one man and one woman.9,613 votes2013/03/27 19:00:00
The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that police could not bring drug-sniffing police dogs onto a suspect's property to look for evidence without first getting a warrant for a search.616 votes2013/03/27 16:17:41
The Supreme Court justices sounded closely split on gay marriage Tuesday, but one member suggested the court strike down California’s ban on same-sex marriage.1,039 votes2013/03/27 14:58:12
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Shifting attitudes among some conservatives and many businesses is altering the landscape around gay marriage, long considered a uniquely liberal and political issue, at one of its most crucial junctures.1,976 opinions2013/03/25 21:49:39-
A judge recently struck down the 16-ounce size limit for sodas and other sweet drinks as arbitrary and outside city health regulators' purview. But Bloomberg still defends it as a groundbreaking anti-obesity effort.574 opinions2013/03/12 13:13:21
Venezuela's vice president announced that President Hugo Chavez died on Tuesday, ending 14 years of rule by the socialist but leaving his party firmly in control of the nation.39 votes2013/03/05 22:00:00
The Obama administration has endorsed a constitutional right to marry for gays and lesbians, urging the Supreme Court to strike down California’s voter-passed law barring same-sex marriage.1,784 votes2013/02/28 22:00:00-
The Supreme Court justices are divided sharply along ideological lines as they debate whether racial discrimination in voting remains a problem in the South.1,413 votes2013/02/27 19:00:00
Century of Scandal: Why Janet Jackson’s Nipple Still Matters It was the nipple seen ’round the world — and the birth of the now-overused term “wardrobe malfunction.” Nine years ago this month, on Feb. 1, 2004, Justin Ti...2,695 votes2013/02/14 21:37:54
Vatican watchers are already speculating on possible successors to Pope Benedict XVI. And this time, the list includes several Africans and Hispanics.1,397 votes2013/02/13 15:00:00
A book about President Obama's healthcare system, "ObamaCare Survival Guide," has exceeded 100,000 copies in sales and currently ranks No. 4 on Barnes & Noble’s list of best-sellers.1,763 opinions2013/01/25 21:00:00