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The late Justice Sandra Day O’Connor played a key role in some of the Supreme Court’s major decisions during her nearly 25 years on the bench. Here is a look at several of those cases involving the first woman to serve on the Court, including decisions about the First Amendment, the Fifth Amendment, affirmative action, abortion, and the 10th Amendment.
almost 2 years ago
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On this day, Theodore Roosevelt dies unexpectedly
almost 2 years ago
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Daniel Webster was one of the seminal figures of 19th century America as an orator and politician. Perhaps less known is Webster’s influence on the Supreme Court, and especially the Marshall Court.
almost 2 years ago
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In closely watched arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court last Thursday, many of the justices questioned the broad impact of a Colorado Supreme Court ruling that would disqualify former President Donald Trump from that state’s primary ballot.
almost 2 years ago
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On March 11, 1861, delegates from the newly formed Confederate States of America agreed on their own constitution. And much of it mirrored the Constitution of the United States as it existed at the time.
over 1 year ago
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June Supreme Court decisions to include Trump, abortion, Second Amendment
over 1 year ago
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The Supreme Court and social media: Can government officials block online comments?
over 1 year ago
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Unanimous Supreme Court rejects ban on abortion pills
over 1 year ago
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Supreme Court sends major Internet case back to the lower courts
over 1 year ago
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Explaining the debate over Title IX sexual orientation and gender regulations
over 1 year ago
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What do Benjamin Wade, Willie P. Mangum and John Nance Garner all have in common? If not for a last-second decision, or a twist of fate, they might have become Acting President of the United States, in an era before the 25th Amendment existed.
over 1 year ago