Tag: U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Supreme Court leaves 'heart and soul' in Arizona's immigration law
The Supreme Court struck down three of four provisions in the controversial Arizona immigration law Monday in a 5-3 decision. But what it left was what Arizona State Rep. John Kavanagh called the law's "heart and soul."...All eyes still on U.S. Supreme Court as Arizona awaits judgment on immigration law
The controversial Arizona immigration law that was largely put on hold because of court action should receive a final verdict any day now. In the next two weeks, the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to issue a verdict in that case as well as one in the case of President Barack Obama's healthcare reform law....
Supreme Court considering constitutionality of life sentences for juveniles
Joe Donovan was 17 when someone he was hanging out with stabbed and killed an MIT student. Donovan received a life sentence with no chance of parole. The Supreme Court is considering whether Donovan and perhaps 5,000 others like him should have a chance at release — whether juveniles can ever be sentenced to life in prison with no chance of release....
U.S. Supreme Court set to issue potentially landmark decisions in midst of election season
This just may be a "perfect storm," in terms of the number of high-profile, contentious cases set to be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court this year, in the months before the U.S. presidential election. With immigration, affirmative action, and, of course, the healthcare law, the Supreme Court will be front-and-center on important campaign issues....
Arizona's immigration law is back in court, "self-deportation" on the rise
The Supreme Court heard arguments around the Arizona anti illegal-immigration law SB 1070 on Wednesday. The hearing comes amid new statistics showing a dramatic decrease in Mexican migration to the US, and reports of immigrants leaving Arizona....
Germans struggle to understand American resistance to healthcare reform
Germans have had a form of national healthcare for about 100 years. Conservative and liberals, employees and employers all embrace the national system as one that leads to a healthier, more productive workforce. So, when it comes to understanding the U.S. debate, they're left scratching their heads....
Supreme Court justices could face blowback no matter how they decide healthcare case
As the U.S. Supreme Court debates the Affordable Healthcare Act, there's a growing discussion about the level of political heat that may come down, no matter what the decision is....
