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Supreme Court rules Utah city can reject religious sect's monument
Lawyers for the Summum religion had argued that its monument should be allowed in a public park where the Ten Commandments were already displayed.
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In boost for workers, high court affirms shield from employer retaliation
The justices rule that civil rights law protects a woman who was fired after answering questions in a harassment probe.
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Supreme Court rules smokers can sue over 'light' cigarette claims
The decision will make it easier for local residents to recover damages from national firms, consumer groups say.
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US Supreme Court takes up tobacco case for third time
The case involves an ongoing tug of war between the high court and the highest court in Oregon.
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Supreme Court’s future may hinge on election
The next president is expected to name at least one new justice to the closely divided court.
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A less deferential high court
Key decisions of this term show a willingness of some justices to reject political leaders' judgments.
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High court strikes down 'millionaire's amendment'
The move against the fundraising exceptions for wealthy candidates is the latest blow to McCain-Feingold reforms.
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Alaskans call oil-spill payment 'tragic'
The Supreme Court cut Exxon's payment far more than many residents had expected.
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High court strikes down 'millionaire's amendment'
The move against the fundraising exceptions for wealthy candidates is the latest blow to McCain-Feingold reforms.
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High court slashes Exxon Valdez oil spill damages
The ruling, a victory for Exxon, reduced the $2.5 billion punitive damages to about $500 million.
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Supreme Court sharply limits use of death penalty
In a 5-to-4 ruling, the justices decide child rape isn't a capital offense.
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Guantánamo detainees win right to court review
The US Supreme Court ruled 5 to 4 Thursday that those held in Guantánamo can challenge their detention.
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Harder task to nail money launderers
Two high court rulings on Monday will complicate US efforts to prove certain crimes.
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Ban upheld on offering child porn
The Supreme Court allows a 2003 law dealing with 'virtual' child porn that some thought was too broad.
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U.S. high court upholds voter photo I.D.
Monday's ruling gives a green light to aggressive antifraud efforts often favored by the GOP.
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Court upholds lethal injection
The 7-to-2 ruling is expected to end a de facto moratorium on executions nationwide.
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Supreme Court upholds Delaware border claim
Ruling 6 to 2, the justices say New Jersey has no right to build a liquefied natural gas plant with a Delaware River pier.
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Supreme Court rules against Bush in death-row case
A 6-to-3 majority said the president can't order a state court to abide by an international court ruling.
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U.S. Supreme Court questions DC gun ban
At a court session Tuesday, majority judges seemed to support an individual's right to bear arms.
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