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Justices Defer to Agencies in Jurisdiction Case
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled in favor of deferring to administrative agencies in determining the scope of their own jurisdiction, issuing a 6-3 decision that featured a sharp dissent from Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. Comment?
Free Expression and Bush's Court by LYDIA HOWELL A poll a few months back found that more people could name all the characters on the animated TV show 'The Simpsons' and all three 'American Idol' judges, than could name all five freedoms protected by the First Amendment of our Constitution. Comment?
What the Supreme Court's decision in Arlington v. FCC means for America
On Monday, the Supreme Court announced its decision in the case of Arlington v. FCC . Comment?
... part by inducing states to expand their Medicaid programs. The court, in an opinion written by Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr., ruled that the states could decline to do so. Many states have taken the court up on its offer, though it means turning ... Comment?
Yesterday's Supreme Court Chevron Decision and Its Impact on the NLRB
A very interesting guest post today by Lise Gelernter on the potential impact of yesterday's U.S. Supreme Court decision involving administrative law and the FCC, which could have some impact on the NLRB's power to interpret the jurisdictional bounds of its own statute: As an administrative law geek, I read the Supreme Court's Chevron decision ... (more) Comment?
Supreme Court upholds deadline on cell tower applications
The Supreme Court's two leading conservatives staked out opposite stands Monday over whether judges should play a greater role in second-guessing regulations issued by "unelected bureaucrats" in federal agencies. Comment?
Council prayers to get high court review
The Supreme Court will consider the constitutional limits on prayers during legislative sessions, accepting an appeal from a New York town that starts most council meetings with a Christian invocation. Comment?
Supreme Court Defers to U.S. Agencies In Determining Their Own Jurisdictions
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled in favor of deferring to administrative agencies in determining the scope of their own jurisdiction, issuing a 6-3 decision that featured a sharp dissent from Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. Comment?
Live from the Upper Midwest Employment Law Institute
At the moment I am listening to the ostentatiously liberal Judge Mark Bennett of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa summarize the Supreme Court's employment law decisions of the past year. Comment?
Supreme Court Defers to Agencies in Jurisdiction Case
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled in favor of deferring to administrative agencies in determining the scope of their own jurisdiction, issuing a 6-3 decision that featured a sharp dissent from Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. Comment?
New Establishment Clause Case for the Supreme Court
The Court just agreed to hear Town of Greece v. Galloway , a case involving legislative prayer. Comment?
Same-sex marriage isn't waiting for the Supreme Court to weigh in
Video: The Washington Post's Sarah Kliff and Suzy Khimm of WonkBlog discuss the shifting public opinion of gay marriage, and the reason why fiscal conservatives might want to support legalizing same-sex unions.. After Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. Comment?
Access online today's rulings of the U.S. Supreme Court in argued cases
... in Arlington v. FCC , No. 11-1545. Justice Stephen G. Breyer issued a concurring opinion. And Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. issued a dissenting opinion, in which Justices Anthony M. Kennedy and Samuel A. Alito, Jr. joined. You can access the ... Comment?
Nullifying unconstitutional governance
... it would be the Supreme Court that would consolidate their corruption. In case you weren't watching, Justice John G. Roberts Jr. proved that assertion last year. Jefferson said that it would be folly to expect a problem of constitutional corruption ... Comment?
Gay Marriage Isn't Waiting for Supreme Court Ruling
After Chief Justice John Roberts said, "The case is submitted," on March 27, the justices of the Supreme Court presumably took a private vote and now are at work writing the opinions that will decide the fate of same-sex marriage in the United States. Comment?
US Chief Justice Roberts due in native upstate NY
U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts is due in his native upstate New York to help mark the 10th anniversary of the Robert H. Jackson Center. Comment?
Higgins takes part in chief justice visit, presents bill naming...
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Congressman Brian Higgins, NY-26, visited the Robert H. Jackson Center on Friday to take part in events featuring current U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. Comment?
Notable Cases On Court's Upcoming Docket
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The Supreme Court's 2012-13 term has included several notable cases, with decisions to be handed down anytime. Comment?
Chandigarh-born poised to make history as US judge
By Arun Kumar, Washington, May 17 : Chandigarh-born Indian-American legal luminary Srikanth 'Sri' Srinivasan has moved a step closer to making history as the first South Asian judge on the US Court of Appeals for the American capital. Comment?
The EPA Could Lose Its Power to Fight Climate Change Before Using It
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Advocates of forceful action on climate change have long held a trump card. The primary source of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. is coal plants, and - since the Supreme Court has determined that those emissions are a pollutant - the EPA is mandated to regulate them. Comment?