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The Justices made it easier -- but only slightly so -- for convicted prisoners to get DNA testing they say can exonerate them.

 

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]]>civil rightsHank SkinnerHenry SkinnerJustice Clarence ThomasJustice Ruth Bader GinsburgMedill Innocence ProjectNorthwestern UniversitySkinner v. SpitzerTexas death rowTexas justice systemUnited States Supreme CourtAndrew CohenMon, 07 Mar 2011 14:15:00 ESTThe Important Supreme Court Decision You Didn't Hear About Last Weekhttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/06/the-important-supreme-court-decision-you-didnt-hear-about-last/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/06/the-important-supreme-court-decision-you-didnt-hear-about-last/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/06/the-important-supreme-court-decision-you-didnt-hear-about-last/#comments
Forget the funeral protest case for a minute. The high court also issued a big decision in the case of a confessed former methamphetamine dealer that may affect many more people.

 

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]]>Capitol Hillfirst amendmentFred PhelpsJason PepperJustice Sonia SotomayorPepper v. United Statessentencing guidelinesUnited States Supreme CourtWestboro Baptist ChurchAndrew CohenSun, 06 Mar 2011 22:00:00 ESTJared Lee Loughner Case: Feds Add Murder Charges, Potential Death Penaltyhttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/04/jared-lee-loughner-case-feds-add-murder-charges-potential-deat/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/04/jared-lee-loughner-case-feds-add-murder-charges-potential-deat/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/04/jared-lee-loughner-case-feds-add-murder-charges-potential-deat/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


A grand jury outlines the full contours of the federal case against the Tucson, Ariz., shooting suspect.

 

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]]>Chief U.S. District Judge John M. RollJared Lee LoughnerRep. Gabrielle Giffordstucson shootingUnited States Supreme CourtAndrew CohenFri, 04 Mar 2011 15:40:00 ESTSupreme Court's 8-1 Westboro Ruling -- and Alito's Passionate Dissenthttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/03/supreme-courts-8-1-westboro-ruling-and-alitos-passionate-di/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/03/supreme-courts-8-1-westboro-ruling-and-alitos-passionate-di/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/03/supreme-courts-8-1-westboro-ruling-and-alitos-passionate-di/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


Lone dissents are often the loudest. And sometimes the longest remembered.

 

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]]>dissenting opinionFirst AmendmentFred Phelpsfree speechfuneral protestsJustice Samuel Alitomatthew snyderUnited States Supreme courtWestboro Baptist ChurchAndrew CohenThu, 03 Mar 2011 22:25:00 ESTSupreme Court Upholds Westboro Baptist Church's Right to Military Funeral Protestshttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/02/supreme-court-rules-in-favor-of-churchs-anti-gay-protests-at-fu/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/02/supreme-court-rules-in-favor-of-churchs-anti-gay-protests-at-fu/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/02/supreme-court-rules-in-favor-of-churchs-anti-gay-protests-at-fu/#commentsFiled under: , ,


The protesters are "entitled to 'special protection' under the First Amendment," Chief Justice John Roberts wrote, "and that protection cannot be overcome by a jury finding that the picketing was outrageous."

 

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]]>First amendment rightsJoseph Alioto WestboroMatthew Snyder funeralWestboro Baptist ChurchWestboro Church funeral protestsAndrew CohenWed, 02 Mar 2011 10:55:00 ESTSupreme Court: No 'Personal Privacy' Rights for Corporations Under FOIAhttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/01/supreme-court-no-personal-privacy-rights-for-corporations-und/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/01/supreme-court-no-personal-privacy-rights-for-corporations-und/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/01/supreme-court-no-personal-privacy-rights-for-corporations-und/#comments
The justices moved quickly to close a loophole corporations sought to use to block the release of some of their records.

 

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]]>ATTChief Justice John G. RobertsdailyguidanceFreedom of Information ActJrprivacy rightstransparencyUnited States Supreme CourtAndrew CohenTue, 01 Mar 2011 11:35:00 ESTObama Ends Court Defense of Anti-Gay Marriage Lawhttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/23/obama-ends-court-defense-of-anti-gay-marriage-law/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/23/obama-ends-court-defense-of-anti-gay-marriage-law/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/23/obama-ends-court-defense-of-anti-gay-marriage-law/#comments
Until now, federal attorneys have defended the Defense of Marriage Act's validity in court. But President Obama on Wednesday ordered the reversal of executive branch policy.

 

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]]>defense of marriage actDOMAEric HolderJohn BoehnerAndrew CohenWed, 23 Feb 2011 13:10:00 ESTThird Federal Judge OKs Affordable Care Acthttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/22/third-federal-judge-oks-affordable-care-act/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/22/third-federal-judge-oks-affordable-care-act/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/22/third-federal-judge-oks-affordable-care-act/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,


The Constitution doesn't stop Congress from preventing 'free rides' on health insurance for people who would opt not to buy it, a federal judge says.

 

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]]>Commerce ClauseCongresshealth care lawhealth care litigationJustice DepartmentNecessary and Proper ClausePatient Protection and Affordable Care ActPresident Barack ObamaU.S. District Judge Gladys KesslerUnited States Supreme CourtAndrew CohenTue, 22 Feb 2011 22:51:00 ESTDon't Make Federal Case Out of It, Says Woman Who Tried to Poison Best Friendhttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/20/dont-make-federal-case-out-of-it-says-woman-who-tried-to-poiso/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/20/dont-make-federal-case-out-of-it-says-woman-who-tried-to-poiso/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/20/dont-make-federal-case-out-of-it-says-woman-who-tried-to-poiso/#comments
The Supreme Court takes a look at states' rights and federal authority -- in a case involving a painful dispute between two former best friends.

 

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]]>10th Amendment3rd U.S. Circuit Court of AppealsCarol Anne Bondchemical weaponsfederalismMyrlinda Haynesstates rightstreaty obligationsUnited States Supreme CourtAndrew CohenSun, 20 Feb 2011 22:00:00 ESTJudge Rules Loughner Search Warrant Will Stay Private For Nowhttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/18/judge-rules-loughner-search-warrant-will-stay-private-for-now/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/18/judge-rules-loughner-search-warrant-will-stay-private-for-now/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/18/judge-rules-loughner-search-warrant-will-stay-private-for-now/#commentsFiled under: ,


Good news, bad news, for media organizations pushing to get more access to the Loughner case file.

 

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]]>ArizonadailyguidanceFirst AmendmentJared Lee Loughnermug shotsmugshotsRep. Gabrielle Giffordssearch warrantSixth AmendmentTucson shootingtucson shootingsU.S. District Judge Larry BurnsAndrew CohenFri, 18 Feb 2011 19:50:00 ESTSupreme Court and Conflicts of Interest: Pressure Builds for More Transparencyhttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/17/supreme-court-and-conflicts-of-interest-pressure-builds-for-mor/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/17/supreme-court-and-conflicts-of-interest-pressure-builds-for-mor/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/17/supreme-court-and-conflicts-of-interest-pressure-builds-for-mor/#comments
There is growing political and legal pressure on the justices to be more open about their decisions to sit, or not sit, on a particular case.

 

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]]>Charles KochChief Justice William RehnquistCitizens United rulingconflict of interestDavid KochDick Cheneyduck-huntingHouse of RepresentativesJustice Antonin ScaliaJustice Clarence Thomaskoch brothersPatient Protection and Affordable Care ActRecuseRep. Christopher MurphyUnited States Supreme CourtAndrew CohenThu, 17 Feb 2011 22:52:00 ESTState Abortion Restrictions Still a Priority for Republican Lawmakershttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/15/state-abortion-restrictions-still-a-priority-for-republican-lawm/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/15/state-abortion-restrictions-still-a-priority-for-republican-lawm/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/15/state-abortion-restrictions-still-a-priority-for-republican-lawm/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Polls show Americans are much more concerned about jobs and the economy than they are about abortion. So why are state GOP leaders pushing restrictions on the procedure?

 

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]]>abortion rightsabortionsIowamontanaNorth DakotaOklahomapersonhoodrestrictions on abortionsRoe v. WadeSouth dakotastate housestate senatetexasAndrew CohenTue, 15 Feb 2011 22:36:00 ESTAmid Closings and Cutbacks, a Modest Proposal to Save Our Courtshttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/13/amid-closings-and-cutbacks-a-modest-proposal-to-save-our-courts/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/13/amid-closings-and-cutbacks-a-modest-proposal-to-save-our-courts/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/13/amid-closings-and-cutbacks-a-modest-proposal-to-save-our-courts/#commentsFiled under:


Our courts desperately need money. And they are renovating their websites. Here's a plan to solve two problems at once.

 

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]]>Attorney General Eric HolderChief Justice John RobertsCourt TVDefense of Marriage ActEliott SpitzerEliott SpizterHarold Millerjudicial websitesJustice Antonin ScaliaJustice Clarence ThomasJustice Sam AlitoJustice Samuel AlitoLackawanna CountyLiz CheneyNancy GraceNatoinal Football LeaguePACERPatient Protection and Affordable Care ActPublic Access to Court Electronic Recordsred zone channelSnookiThe New YorkerUnited States Supreme CourtAndrew CohenSun, 13 Feb 2011 22:00:00 ESTLegal Battle Over Tucson Defendant Jared Loughner's 'Real' Mug Shothttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/12/legal-battle-over-tucson-defendant-jared-loughners-real-mug-s/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/12/legal-battle-over-tucson-defendant-jared-loughners-real-mug-s/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/12/legal-battle-over-tucson-defendant-jared-loughners-real-mug-s/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


In seeking to block the release of booking photos not yet seen by the public, Loughner's defense attorneys try to limit damage already done

 

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]]>ArizonaFirst Amendmentgag orderJared Lee Loughnermug shotspretrial publicityRep. Gabrielle GiffordsSixth AmendmentTucson shootingAndrew CohenSat, 12 Feb 2011 10:40:00 ESTJudge's Ten Commandments Display in Courtroom Ruled Unconstitutionalhttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/02/judges-ten-commandments-display-in-courtroom-ruled-unconstituti/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/02/judges-ten-commandments-display-in-courtroom-ruled-unconstituti/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/02/judges-ten-commandments-display-in-courtroom-ruled-unconstituti/#comments
A federal appeals panel admonishes Ohio Judge James Deweese -- again -- for hanging religious art and commentary in his courtroom.

 

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]]>6th U.S. Circuit Court of AppealsConstitutionEstablishment ClauseFirst AmendmentFreedom of religionfreedom of speechmoral absolutismmoral relativismTen CommandmentsAndrew CohenWed, 02 Feb 2011 13:32:00 ESTHealth Care Scorecard: Two Federal Judges for the Law, Two Againsthttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/01/health-care-score-card-so-far-two-federal-judges-for-it-two-a/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/01/health-care-score-card-so-far-two-federal-judges-for-it-two-a/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/01/health-care-score-card-so-far-two-federal-judges-for-it-two-a/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,


The Constitution and legal precedent have left enough ambiguity to permit wildly different interpretations of the health law. This dispute will be settled by Supreme Court.

 

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]]>11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals4th U.S. Circuit Court of AppealsCommerce ClauseConstitutionhealth care lawhealth care litigationPatient Protection and Affordable Care ActU.S. District Judge Henry HudsonU.S. District Judge Norman K. MoonU.S. District Judge Roger VinsonUnited States Supreme CourtAndrew CohenTue, 01 Feb 2011 22:08:00 ESTJudge Throws Out Health Care Law, Calls Individual Mandate Unconstitutionalhttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/01/31/judge-throws-out-health-care-law-says-individual-mandate-uncons/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/01/31/judge-throws-out-health-care-law-says-individual-mandate-uncons/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/01/31/judge-throws-out-health-care-law-says-individual-mandate-uncons/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,


The adverse federal court ruling on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was the second in seven weeks and ushers in a new round of legal appeals and political wrangling.

 

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]]>11th U.S. Circuit Court of AppealsCommerce ClauseCongressConstitutionFloridahealth care litighealth care reformPatient Protection and Affordable Care ActPresident Barack ObamaPresident George W. BushPresident Ronald ReaganU.S. District Judge Henry HudsonU.S. District Judge Roger VinsonUnited States Supreme CourtVirginiaAndrew CohenMon, 31 Jan 2011 16:30:00 ESTJudge John Roll's Successor Declares 'Judicial Emergency' in Arizonahttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/01/26/judge-john-rolls-successor-declares-judicial-emergency-in-ari/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/01/26/judge-john-rolls-successor-declares-judicial-emergency-in-ari/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/01/26/judge-john-rolls-successor-declares-judicial-emergency-in-ari/#comments
The slain judge was meeting Gabrielle Giffords to discuss case overload in Arizona when he was slain. Judge Roslyn O. Silver has taken up the cause.

 

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]]>9th U.S. Circuit Court Of AppealsarizonaChief U.S. District Judge John M. RollChief U.S. District Judge Roslyn O. Silverjared lee loughnerjudicial nominationsRep. Gabrielle Giffordstucson shootingAndrew CohenWed, 26 Jan 2011 15:08:00 ESTReport on Bush-Era Politicking Underscores Need for Hatch Act Reformhttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/01/25/report-on-bush-era-politicking-underscores-need-for-hatch-act-re/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/01/25/report-on-bush-era-politicking-underscores-need-for-hatch-act-re/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/01/25/report-on-bush-era-politicking-underscores-need-for-hatch-act-re/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,


The Office of Special Counsel blasts Bush-era politicking at the White House. But it's too little, too late, and that's Congress' fault.

 

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]]>electioneering lawsGeorge W. BushOffice of Special CounselScott BlochThe Hatch ActAndrew CohenTue, 25 Jan 2011 17:06:00 ESTJustice Clarence Thomas Amends 1997-2009 Financial Formshttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/01/24/justice-clarence-thomas-amends-1997-2009-financial-forms/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/01/24/justice-clarence-thomas-amends-1997-2009-financial-forms/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/01/24/justice-clarence-thomas-amends-1997-2009-financial-forms/#comments
Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas said Monday that he had misunderstood the filing and reporting instructions when he failed for 13 years to properly disclose his wife's income on federal financial forms

 

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]]>Common Causedailyguidancefinancial disclosure formsGeorge H.W. BushInternal Revenue ServiceJustice Clarence ThomasJustice DepartmentLiberty CentralThe Heritage FoundationUnited States Supreme CourtVirginia ThomasAndrew CohenMon, 24 Jan 2011 20:10:00 EST