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Supreme Court to consider how and when police can use drug-sniffing dogs

The US Supreme Court considers Wednesday whether the Florida Supreme Court was correct in making it harder for law enforcement to use dogs to discover illicit drugs in a home or vehicle.
Supreme Court: In affirmative action arguments, conservative bloc seems united

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday on an affirmative-action plan at the University of Texas, and Justice Anthony Kennedy, the likely swing vote, appeared skeptical.
Supreme Court case on use of race in admissions could be landmark

The University of Texas at Austin admits some students based on a process that includes race as one factor – even though the school is already racially diverse. The Supreme Court will consider whether that process is justified.
Elena Kagan: former solicitors general back Supreme Court nominee

Elena Kagan was the first woman solicitor general – the government’s top lawyer at the Supreme Court. Former solicitors general have written a letter endorsing the Supreme Court nominee.
Supreme Court sharply divided on Christian student group case

The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in the case of a Christian student group that required members to denounce homosexuality. The court appeared split.
Do university rules discriminate against student faith groups?

In a case to be argued before the US Supreme Court Monday, the Christian Legal Society seeks official recognition by the University of California Hasting College of the Law in San Francisco.
Supreme Court reinstates detainee suit against Rumsfeld, others

The move sets the stage for an appeals court to review the rights of Guantánamo prisoners.
Who's at fault for harsh antiterror tactics?

The US Supreme Court will decide whether senior Bush administration officials were responsible for detainee mistreatment after 9/11.
Supreme Court case: Can terror suspect in US be held indefinitely?

Justices agreed Friday to hear the appeal of terror suspect al-Marri, held without charge for more than five years.
Can US judges order detainees released?

That's a key question in the case of 17 Chinese Muslims held at Guantánamo, which a federal appeals court panel takes up Monday.
Denied US asylum, an Eritrean prison guard appeals to high court

He says he was forced to stand guard as others were tortured and killed.
Supreme Court considers FCC's rein on foul words

The federal crackdown on the rising use of expletives on TV has sparked free-speech concerns.
Whales, Navy clash at high court

The justices will consider whether the Navy must heed restrictions on use of sonar off California.
Supreme Court to decide if Maine smokers can sue

The case, to be heard Monday, will determine if the smokers' suit alleging fraudulent ads about 'low tar' cigarettes can go to trial.
Despite gaffe, Supreme Court won't revisit landmark child-rape ruling

Five justices footnote their June opinion about a 'national consensus' against using the death penalty for child rapists.
Supreme Court declines Capitol Hill search and seizure case

Court of Appeals determined Federal agents violated the Constitution's speech or debate clause when they seized documents from the office of Rep. William Jefferson of Louisiana.