Conservative and liberal justices joined to rule that prosecutors overreached in using the law to charge a police sergeant in Georgia.
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Supreme Court to take up major challenge to abortion rights
The court is taking on a case about whether states can ban abortions before a fetus can survive outside the womb, in this case a Mississippi ban after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
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Supreme Court considers hearing a case on ‘most offensive word’
A Black man says he suffered discrimination because a racial epithet was carved into the wall of a hospital elevator where he worked.
Posted inBusiness
Google wins Oracle copyright fight at top court, ending long fight
The justices rule that Google did not violate copyright law when it developed its Android mobile operating system using code from Oracle.
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Affordable Care Act returns to Supreme Court as virus cases spike
If the law is overturned, health insurance would collapse for at least 23 million Americans.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Collins votes no on Barrett’s confirmation, says she did not make decision on qualifications
Maine’s Republican senator says the Supreme Court vacancy should have been filled by the winner of the presidential election and she did not reach a conclusion on Amy Coney Barrett’s qualifications.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Women’s health at risk with new Supreme Court justice
Voters should remember at the polls the unjust process that pushed Amy Coney Barrett to a Senate vote.
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Senate votes to advance Barrett; confirmation expected Monday
The Republican-led Senate has voted 51-48 to advance Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett toward final confirmation despite Democratic objections.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Lisa Murkowski’s nod gives Barrett extra boost for Supreme Court
The Alaska Republican has announced that she’ll vote to confirm Trump nominee Amy Coney Barrett.
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Supreme Court nominee Barrett keeps Democrats, Trump at bay in Senate hearing
Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett returns to Capitol Hill for a 3rd day of confirmation hearings by the Senate Judiciary Committee