Topic: U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
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Supreme Court to take up case that could overhaul campaign finance
The Supreme Court Tuesday agreed to hear a case that challenges limits on campaign spending, opening the door to a decision that could upend legal precedent on what individuals can contribute to candidates.
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South Carolina voter ID law goes before panel of judges
Amidst arguments that voter ID laws are unfair toward minorities, a panel of judges will determine whether South Carolina's voter ID law should go into effect before the election, or in 2014.
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Federal court rejects Fla. early voting changes: 'Difficult for some minority voters'
The Republican-controlled Florida legislature last year cut the state's number of early-voting days to 8 from 12. But the US District Court for the District of Columbia said the changes won't happen in counties, which are covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
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NASA scientist's espionage attempt results in 13-year prison sentence
On Wednesday, Stewart Nozette, a high-profile former government scientist, was sentenced to 13 years for espionage after passing secrets to an FBI agent posing as an Israeli spy. He was also fined for tax evasion.
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Is new Supreme Court ruling a retreat from Citizens United?
The Supreme Court upheld Monday a long-established provision of campaign finance law that seeks to prevent foreign interests from influencing domestic politics.
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Stem cell exodus?
Embryonic stem cell funding flows again – for now. But stop-and-go funding and continued legal wrangling could push researchers of cells from human embryos to pursue other fields.
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