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A new Supreme Court term begins in the shadow of a presidential election

by Marcia Coyle

The U.S. Supreme Court opens a new term on the eve of an intense, historic election in which the justices may be called on to play…

A new Supreme Court term begins in the shadow of a presidential election
As summer ends, emergency requests keep coming to the Supreme Court

by Marcia Coyle

Recent summers in the U.S. Supreme Court have been deceptively quiet. It is still true that when the final decision is issued in…

As summer ends, emergency requests keep coming to the Supreme Court
10 fascinating facts about the “I Have A Dream” speech

by NCC Staff

It was on this day in 1963 that Martin Luther King, Jr., gave his famous “I Have A Dream” speech as part of the March on…

10 fascinating facts about the “I Have A Dream” speech
Supreme Court to consider gender affirming care laws for minors

by Scott Bomboy

One of the highest profile cases in the Supreme Court’s upcoming term could set a precedent over the ability of several states…

Supreme Court to consider gender affirming care laws for minors
Explaining the debate over Title IX sexual orientation and gender regulations

by Scott Bomboy

Recent injunctions from several federal judges have blocked the Department of Education from fully implementing new Title IX rules…

Explaining the debate over Title IX sexual orientation and gender regulations
Six big takeaways from this historic Supreme Court term

by Marcia Coyle

The Supreme Court wrapped up a historic term this week, one that will be defined largely by unprecedented constitutional issues…

Six big takeaways from this historic Supreme Court term
On this day, filibuster fails to block the Civil Rights Act

by NCC Staff

On June 19, 1964, the Senate ended a long debate, overcoming a record-setting filibuster to join the House in approving the Civil…

On this day, filibuster fails to block the Civil Rights Act
Unanimous Supreme Court rejects ban on abortion pills

by Scott Bomboy

On Thursday, the Supreme Court ruled against a group of medical associations and doctors who opposed the use of mifepristone, a…

Unanimous Supreme Court rejects ban on abortion pills
On this day, Congress approved the 14th Amendment

by NCC Staff

On June 13, 1866, the House approved a Senate-proposed version of the 14th Amendment, sending it to the states for approval. Two…

On this day, Congress approved the 14th Amendment
June Supreme Court decisions to include Trump, abortion, Second Amendment

by Scott Bomboy

The Supreme Court’s current term is heading toward a noteworthy June, with major decisions expected about former President…

June Supreme Court decisions to include Trump, abortion, Second Amendment
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