Obama to act unilaterally on immigration policy
President Obama said he will bypass Congress and move on executive actions to change immigration policy, focusing enforcement on recent border crossers and threats to safety. He criticized House Republicans for not passing a bill and cited unaccompanied children at the border to justify action.
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Supreme Court limits fees for public sector unions in Illinois
The high court ruled five to four that home health care workers in Illinois cannot be compelled to pay union fees covering collective bargaining costs. The decision targets partial public employees and stops short of overturning broader public sector union practices. President Obama to nominate Robert McDonald to lead the VA, citing management experience and a military background.
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Court: Religious rights outweigh birth control rule
The Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, held that some for profit companies with religious objections can avoid contraceptive coverage under the Obama health care overhaul. Justice Alito wrote the majority opinion, saying the Religious Freedom Restoration Act allows the exemption and that the ruling is limited.
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