supreme court
The highest court has the highest stakes. Analysis of Supreme Court justices and their always-controversial rulings.
Overturn of Roe v Wade. Top Story - June 2022.
June 24, 2022. Friday Morning. Every American woke up to breaking news of the Supreme Court overturning a ruling that had been in place for decades. States are now allowed to implement a ban on abortions and it will not be found unconstitutional. Roe v Wade was important because it allowed women to decide what to do with their body in the event of a pregnancy. In modern times, any person who becomes pregnant should be allow to decide whether or not to give birth. There are currently 13 states that have an abortion ban implemented, putting access to abortion in jeopardy.
By Iris Harris4 years ago in The Swamp
The Talmud vs. the Supreme Court Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade
The Jewish Talmud generally holds that life begins with the first breath (see, for example, When Does Life Begin? A Jewish View). What would this mean for a Jewish woman who wants to have an abortion in a state in which abortion is banned, due to yesterday's U.S. Supreme Court decision?
By Paul Levinson4 years ago in The Swamp
Supreme Court Outlaws Flu Shots In Favor Of "DIY" Treatments
We could all see it coming for months. In a ruling that came out last week, the United States Supreme Court has effectively outlawed the influenza vaccine. It is well known for bringing the world out of the 1919 pandemic and has been periodically upgraded over the years to combat dangerous mutations of the original H1N1 virus. For lack of better phrasing- it stops people from dying.
By Brian Rosen4 years ago in The Swamp
How to Overcome The Supreme Court Decision to Strike Down Roe v. Wade
Lawrence O'Donnell pointed this out on his MSNBC show a little past 10pm Eastern time last night: The Supreme Court is what it is today because two Presidents who did not win the popular vote -- George W. Bush and Trump -- got to appoint Supreme Court justices.
By Paul Levinson4 years ago in The Swamp
In a Supreme Court case, 65 million women's abortion rights could be revoked.
If the United States Supreme Court overturns the landmark case that established the right to seek abortion nearly half a century ago, more than 65 million American women would lose immediate access to the procedure in their home states.
By xasanka xmadhuranga4 years ago in The Swamp
RBG: 365 Ruthless Days Later
On the afternoon of September 18 2020, it seemed the world stopped spinning. A collective sob rang out from women, queers, and people fighting for social justice across the country. A retch from our chests mirroring the similar collective purge that happened on November 8th, 2016 when the election results were read.
By Kymi Parker4 years ago in The Swamp
Free Speech In America
Introduction The first Amendment of the United States Constitution asserts that we have civil liberties which includes free speech and free press. Free speech is defined not only as the spoken word, but also includes books, articles, plays, films, expressive conduct, and the court says there is an implied freedom of association and privacy of our political association/s. There are five types of speech that have been specifically banned by the Supreme Court; obscenity, libel/defamation, advocacy of imminent illegal action, fighting words, and fraud/misrepresentation. When examining the City of Rushmore ordinance regarding free speech and the charges being brought upon Mr. Kandinsky and Mr. Magritte, it is important to use the balancing approach in which the Supreme Court must compare the right of the government to protect and govern us, and consider the importance of the individual rights and liberties of the citizens. By examining each case and realizing which standard of review is appropriate, the Court can determine who has the greater burden of persuasion and consider that their ‘weight on the balance’ must be more substantial to justify ruling in their favor. . The Court has heard thousands of cases over the course of history and recently given higher priority to the rights of individual citizens, especially when it comes to free speech.
By Fearless Warrior5 years ago in The Swamp
Confused by Election Lawsuits
There is a patchwork of stories regarding the various election lawsuits in the six swing states cited with irregularities in the 2020 Presidential election. While it is enough to make anyone's head spin, the various legal actions can be broken down by state. Several lawsuits related to the 2020 elections were filed in several if not all the swing states in question. Here is a list of those filed in multiple states.
By Melody Dareing5 years ago in The Swamp
Confirmed: Amy Coney Barrett
Washington, DC: Monday, with a clearly partisan vote 52-48, saw the bitterly divided United States Senate confirm Amy Coney Barrett to fill the Supreme Court vacancy left by the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Ginsburg, who died on Friday, 18 September 2020, was seen by many Americans as a liberal icon.
By Shain Thomas5 years ago in The Swamp
Revisiting Commerce Clause Towards Hobby Living
In American Jurisprudence, there has always been a tug-of-war between Federal powers and State powers. Sometimes, in the only way for the law to properly address trends in society, the court has been willing to move away from the literal interpretation of the Constitution. Conservatives believe these trends away from literal interpretation are temporary, while liberals believe they promote "a more perfect union'; the ongoing American experiment as a unique multicultural society.
By Samir M Goradia5 years ago in The Swamp
