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'The single-most important case on American democracy.’ Could it overturn elections?

RALEIGH, N.C. — On Jan. 5, 2021, Mike Pence had a decision to make.

Tribune News Service · Dec 6, 2022

LOCALIZE IT: Congress may protect gay, interracial marriage

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The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2022

U.S. Supreme Court to hear oral argument Dec. 7 on elections case

The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral argument in Moore v. Harper on Dec. 7, the last day of its’ December sitting.

Ballotpedia · Dec 6, 2022

Supreme Court to weigh state power over federal elections

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Wednesday in a case about North Carolina’s congressional map that could give state legislatures more sway over federal elections.

Tribune News Service · Dec 5, 2022

Same-sex couples wary despite federal marriage rights bill

Same-sex couples say they're happy that Congress is moving quickly to ensure nationwide recognition of gay marriage

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022

Supreme Court to weigh state power over federal elections - Roll Call

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Wednesday in a case about North Carolina’s congressional map for the midterm elections.

Roll Call · Dec 5, 2022

President Biden Wants to Ban 'Semiautomatic Weapons'? Dream On.

It’s a bold and probably unconstitutional goal that’s bound to alienate millions of Americans.

Reason · Dec 5, 2022

With Respect for Marriage Act about to become law, same-sex South Florida couples relieved but not sanguine

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The Respect for Marriage Act, which is on the verge of becoming federal law, is alleviating some of the concern same-sex couples have felt in recent months. But, legal experts and LGBTQ advocates warn, it’s not a panacea and it isn’t time to pop the champagne…

Tribune News Service · Dec 4, 2022

Legal settlement puts police agencies on notice about new use of deadly force restrictions

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Days after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a 2019 law meant to reduce police shootings, law enforcement union leaders began telling officers that the new policy didn't really change much at all.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 3, 2022

Texas AG Ken Paxton’s lawsuits stymie Biden agenda on immigration and health care

AUSTIN, Texas — Fresh off securing a third term, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton plans to keep up his relentless legal assault on President Joe Biden’s agenda that’s already hindered the Democrats' approach to immigration and health care.

Tribune News Service · Dec 3, 2022