By Lauren Victoria Burke NNPA Newswire Contributor @LVBurke U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh called the NCAA’s practices “disturbing.” “The antitrust laws should not be … [Read more...]
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DACA Program To Remain After Supreme Court Ruling
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz History happens every day, but historical events aren’t as common. Thursday, June 18, will be remembered as a historical day, especially for those under the Deferred Action … [Read more...]
As Arguments Begin, Civil Rights Leaders Urge Supreme Court to Uphold One of the Nation’s Oldest Anti-Discrimination Statutes
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments that pit Comcast (CMCSA), America’s biggest cable provider, against National Association of African American-Owned Media and Entertainment Studios Networks, … [Read more...]
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Women’s Health Care
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin released the following statement after the Supreme Court of the United States issued a 5-3 ruling in Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt striking down a … [Read more...]
Senator Baldwin Calls on Her Colleagues to “Do Their Jobs”
By Dylan Deprey The clock has been ticking in the waning decision for the next Supreme Court justice. The death of Justice Antonin Scalia sent a wave of uncertainty through the judicial system … [Read more...]
SCOTUS Nominee Faces More Challenges Ahead
When President Barack Obama chose Federal Appellate Judge Merrick Garland, 63, for the Supreme Court of the United States, he passed over candidates of color and a highly requested African-American … [Read more...]
Abortion Case in Texas
By Gloria J. Browne-Marshall A black wool crepe drape hung over the chair of the late Justice Antonin Scalia. The Supreme Court must decide if a Texas law places an unconstitutional burden … [Read more...]
Justice Scalia, Conservative, Dead at 79
By Gloria J. Browne-Marshall Conservative Associate Justice Antonin Scalia, 79, died on Saturday. Justice Scalia’s death impacts all three branches of government. Conflicts over President … [Read more...]
Supreme Court Considers Alabama Case on Voting Rights, Districts
By Gloria J. Browne-Marshall AANIC Supreme Court Correspondent America’s voting rights war continues. The U.S. Supreme Court heard Nov. 12 arguments that accuse Alabama’s Republican-controlled … [Read more...]
Almost Half a Million Texas Voters May be Turned Away From Polls
By Gloria J. Browne-Marshall AANIC Supreme Court Correspondent In an emergency action, the Texas NAACP, and other civil rights groups, asked the U.S. Supreme Court to stop Texas from enforcing … [Read more...]