SCOTUS

Supreme Court of the United States

High court upholds only part of Indiana pro-life law

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“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

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Supreme Court to rule on LGBT rights

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“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

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Religious liberty setback at court may not be final

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“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

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The Supreme Court has another chance to defend free speech

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“[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

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