Supreme Court Puts Utah Same-Sex Marriage on Ice
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has put same-sex marriages on hold in Utah, at least while a federal appeals court more fully considers the issue.
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SCOTUS Won’t Hear Appeal of Landmark Smoking Suit
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court won't hear an appeal of a Florida lawsuit making it easier for sick smokers or their survivors to pursue lawsuits against tobacco companies.
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The Supreme Court issued two rulings on Wednesday morning regarding same-sex marriage, and both were victories for gay-rights supporters.
Defense of Marriage Act Goes Before Supreme Court
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court heard its second day of arguments on the issue of same-sex marriage, specifically a challenge to the 1996 federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). This follows Tuesday's case concerning California's Proposition 8.
Supreme Court Hears First of Two Gay-Marriage Cases
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Hollingsworth v. Perry, the case that is challenging the constitutionality of California's Proposition 8, which banned same-sex marriage. It is the first of two gay-marriage-related cases the court will hear this week; on Wednesday it will hear a…
Supremes May Not Rule On Gay Marriage Ban
As proponents on both sides prepare for a decision regarding California's ban on same-sex marriage, the Supreme Court is hinting that it may not rule on the subject after all.
Several justices, notably Justice Anthony Kennedy, have raised doubts that the issue is "properly" bef…
Several justices, notably Justice Anthony Kennedy, have raised doubts that the issue is "properly" bef…