Supreme Court

“The Senate’s action paved the way to confirm Gorsuch by simple majority, with a vote expected at roughly 7 p.m. on Friday.” CPost

“Neil Gorsuch defended his judicial independence and refused to express his opinion on U.S. Supreme Court decisions — including Roe v. Wade — during the first two days of hearings on his nomination to serve as a justice.”

… from the standpoint of individual liberty, a mammoth corporation, such as Woolworth’s, is different from a mom-and-pop business. The regulatory machinery has been hesitant to tell individuals how to behave on their own premises, no matter how repugnant their behavior may seem.

“The letter’s signers included the current SBC president and some former ones, as well as heads of some of the convention’s entities and seminaries.” BPress

“Scholarly Denver judge who ruled in favor of Hobby Lobby would fill Scalia’s seat as the court’s only Protestant.” CToday

“The justices’ refusal to review the federal appeals court opinion apparently will force the closure of the pharmacy involved and the departure from the profession or state of the pharmacists in the case.” BPNews

“The division among the justices seemed clear on the measure’s dual requirements — an abortion doctor must have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital in case a woman needs emergency admission and an abortion clinic must meet the health and safety standards of other walk-in surgical centers.” BPress

“U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia has died at the age of 79. He reportedly died in his sleep during a visit to Texas.” Acton

“Faith-based employers including GuideStone Financial Services and Baptist colleges and universities in three states will have their day in the U.S. Supreme Court, probably in March.”

The Bob Jones Battle: Will the same-sex marriage decision endanger religious institutions’ tax exempt status? Donald Verilli’ answer to Justice Alito echoes loudly: “It’s certainly going to be an issue. I don’t deny that. I don’t deny that, Justice Alito. It is–it is going to be an issue.”