Justice Clarence Thomas asked a question during oral arguments today, the first time in ten years. Aside from a four word jab at Yale in 2013, it is the first time Thomas has spoken during arguments. The last time Thomas had spoken at length was February 22, 2006. Thomas has […]
White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said on Wednesday that President Obama regretted voting in support of a filibuster against Samuel Alito when he was a Senator. This comes as President Obama is looking for Republican support for his eventual Supreme Court nominee. Republicans and Democrats have gone back and […]
Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia has passed away in West Texas. He was 79. Scalia was in Texas for a hunting trip at a resort. He was seen at a private party one night, but he did not appear for breakfast the next morning, prompting concern. A person with the […]
In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage across the country. Previously, thirty-seven states, plus the District of Columbia, had legalized same-sex marriage. The decision brings same-sex marriage across the country and many marriage licenses have already been granted. In some states, it could take a bit of […]
The Supreme Court ruled today on King v. Burwell in favor of the Obama Administration. At issue in this case were the federal subsidies with the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. The Court ruled the subsidies to be legal in a 6-3 ruling. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the Court’s […]
