Most states have laws restricting what voters can wear to cast their ballots but Minnesota's law is one of the broadest. It bars voters from casting a ballot wearing clothing with the name of a candidate or political party or related to an issue on the ballot. Minnesota voters also can't wear clothing promoting a group with recognizable political views. … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Strikes Down Minnesota Law Restricting Voters’ Clothing
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Schumer: Supreme Court Is Becoming Politically Polarized
"The (Chief Justice John) Roberts court has affirmed a plainly discriminatory travel ban, unleashed a flood of dark unlimited money in our politics, and has scrapped a key pillar of the Voting Rights Act.” … [Read more...] about Schumer: Supreme Court Is Becoming Politically Polarized
GOP’s Long-Term Supreme Court Strategy Pays Off: Analysis
But Republicans appeared unbowed. Installing conservative justices has long been paramount to the GOP, a sentiment that only accelerated after the power of the court was on full display with the 2000 decision that ruled in favor of George W. Bush's right to the presidency. In 2013, McConnell, then minority leader, cautioned Democrat Harry Reid not to invoke the "nuclear option" — lowering the vote threshold for confirmation of judges and Cabinet officials from 60 to 51 votes. Since becoming majority leader, McConnell has held Supreme Court justices to the same lower threshold. … [Read more...] about GOP’s Long-Term Supreme Court Strategy Pays Off: Analysis
Maine Senator Marches in July 4th Parade, Talks About New Supreme Court Justice Appointment
President Trump’s pick to replace Justice Kennedy can change the balance of the court, and some worry a conservative-majority will overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade abortion rights case. Collins said a woman’s right to choose is settled law and an important issue for her. While she does not think it is appropriate to ask a nominee how they’d vote on Roe v. Wade, she does want a nominee to demonstrate respect for precedent. … [Read more...] about Maine Senator Marches in July 4th Parade, Talks About New Supreme Court Justice Appointment
Wisconsin Supreme Court Says Fired Conservative Professor Should Be Reinstated
That formed the basis for McAdams' post, in which he argued that the students' experience was another example of liberals silencing people whose opinions they disagree with or find offensive. The post included the student-teacher's name, a link to her personal website and her email address, and it led to a flood of hateful messages. … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Supreme Court Says Fired Conservative Professor Should Be Reinstated
