Supreme Court

“The high court’s refusal to review Indiana’s appeal… left standing a Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals decision that invalidated the measure. The action also rejected requests by some organizations that the justices reconsider their 1973 Roe v. Wade opinion.” - BPNews

“The high court announced April 22 it would review appeals in three different cases on an issue that touches on the continuing conflict between religious liberty and sexual liberty.” - BPNews

“The high court opted not to review a Hawaii Court of Appeals decision against a bed and breakfast that declined to rent a room to a same-sex couple. By their refusal, the justices permitted the lower court ruling to stand in their March 18 orders.” - BPNews

“The U.S. Supreme Court seemed poised during oral arguments Wednesday to let a 93-year-old war memorial cross stand, although it remains uncertain how far the justices will go in their legal reasoning.” - Christian Headlines

“Erected just outside Washington, D.C., by the American Legion more than 90 years ago, the cross — also known as the “Bladensburg Cross” — is the center of a lawsuit… arguing the cross’ location is unconstitutional.” - RNS

“Within two short days, we may learn a great deal about Justice Kavanaugh’s approach to abortion rights and about the willingness of the Court to roll back recent, abortion-friendly jurisprudence.” - National Review

“The Center for Reproductive Rights (CRR) filed an emergency appeal to the US Supreme Court on Monday to prevent enforcement of a Louisiana law that establishes admitting privileges for doctors performing abortions.” - Jurist

“[T]he more recent case of Aaron and Melissa Klein may present the court with an opportunity to provide clarity and guidance to businesses … on the fundamental question of whether they may operate in accord with their deeply held convictions or be forced to abandon their First Amendment rights when they enter the marketplace.” - W.Examiner

“The Senate confirmed Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court Saturday, in a close 50-48 vote that saw just one Republican and one Democrat cross party lines.” - National Review

“The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a challenge to Tennessee’s Amendment 1 Monday (Oct. 1) by refusing to review a decision upholding the pro-life measure.” - BPNews