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Supreme Court case: Florida v. beach property owners
Beach property owners in Florida went to court after the state government added sand to the beach in front of their homes, citing erosion, and designated the new stretch public land. The Supreme Court hears arguments Wednesday.
12/01/2009 12:00 am -
At Supreme Court, no accord over life sentences for juveniles
After two hours of arguments Monday, Supreme Court justices seem split on whether states can mete out life sentences to juveniles who aren't killers.
11/10/2009 12:00 am -
Supreme Court case: juvenile offenders serving life in prison
The Supreme Court on Monday takes up two cases that explore the question: Should juveniles convicted of nonlethal crimes be sentenced to life in prison without parole?
11/08/2009 12:00 am -
Supreme Court declines Pledge of Allegiance case
A Florida high-schooler refused to stand and repeat the Pledge of Allegiance, sparking a legal fight. An appeals-court panel didn't rule his way, and now the Supreme Court won't get involved.
10/05/2009 01:00 am
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