Supreme Court

“The case concerns a Montana program granting $150 in tax credits to those who donate to help fund private school tuition scholarships. Single mother Kendra Espinoza sought to use the scholarship program to send her children to a private religious school.

The Jan. 2 brief asks the Supreme Court to uphold a 2014 Louisiana law that requires abortion doctors to have admitting privileges at a hospital within 30 miles of the clinic. The court will hear oral arguments March 2. - Christian Headlines

“A law requiring an abortion doctor to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital should be upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court as the ‘legitimate interest’ of a state in protecting the lives and health of women, the Southern Baptist Convention’s ethics entity told the justices.” - BPNews

“Pro-life supporters in Kentucky were pleased with a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday that left in place a Kentucky law requiring doctors to perform ultrasounds and show fetal images to patients before abortions.” - BPNews

“First Amendment issues for creative professionals are not going anywhere. The Supreme Court should provide clarity soon and, in fact, is perfectly situated to do so right now.” - Washington Examiner

“… whichever way the Court rules, no one’s humanity hangs in the balance. Memes like the one pictured at top, though couched in terms of concern for young people who are different from their peers, don’t really help if they instill in their subjects needless fear, unhappiness, and the belief that the world is out to get them.” - The Bulwark

“The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in three cases that could set important precedents about whether federal civil rights protections on the basis of sex also guarantee legal protections on the basis of gender identity and sexual orientation.” - Christian Post

“The court will hear oral arguments in a trio of cases together, the outcome of which will determine anti-discrimination law and the fate of gay and transgender rights throughout the entire country.

“In constitutional rulings, rights often protect minorities against majorities. Declining numbers can mean less power but rising protections.” - The Conversation

“This week, at least 10 states and 44 members of Congress filed briefs urging the Supreme Court to hear Fulton v. City of Philadelphia, a case two foster mothers brought against the City of Philadelphia.