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High court to look at state immigration laws (AP)

Ytop stories  Mon, 12/12/2011 - 9:35am

AP - The Supreme Court agreed Monday to rule on Arizona's controversial law targeting illegal immigrants.



 

Troy Davis Executed in Georgia

Austinist  Thu, 09/22/2011 - 10:00am

Troy Davis Executed in Georgia Despite a four hour stay during which the Supreme Court reviewed the evidence of his conviction, Troy Davis, the man accused of killing a Savannah police officer in 1989 has been executed.



 

High Court OKs Sales Of Violent Video Game To Kids

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Mon, 06/27/2011 - 10:01pm

The Supreme Court has struck down California's law that banned the sales to minors. The divided court said the games are covered under First Amendment guarantees of free speech.

The state had said studies showed the games made kids more violent.

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Can A Business Be Too Big For A Class Action Suit?

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Mon, 03/28/2011 - 10:01pm

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case that will determine whether Wal-Mart is too big to be sued.

The retailer is fighting a class action discrimination lawsuit brought against it by 1.5 million current and former female employees.

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