Juries Rule on Motive in Hate Crime Case
The Supreme Court ruled that juries must decide whether a hate crime motive exists to trigger a harsher sentence. In Apprendi v. New Jersey the court reversed a 12 year sentence for firing into a black family's home, stating motive is a sentencing factor to be proven beyond a reasonable doubt by a jury.
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New Jersey Supreme Court
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Antonin Scalia
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Clarence Thomas
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
John Paul Stevens
Supreme Court Keeps Miranda Warnings in Police Questioning
The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that police must inform suspects of the right to remain silent during questioning, reaffirming the Miranda decision of 1966. Chief Justice Rehnquist led the opinion, rejecting overrule of Miranda and rejecting a 1968 federal law challenge that sought to weaken warnings. The decision emphasizes the Constitution and applies to state trials, preserving a bright-line standard against coercive interrogation.
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Supreme Court strikes down California blanket primary
The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that blanket primaries infringe parties rights by letting nonmembers influence nominees. California, Alaska, Washington and Louisiana had similar laws, while open primaries in 20 states were not ruled on. Justice Scalia said California forces parties to associate with nonbelievers at a crucial moment in nominee selection.
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Tenenbaum pledges to meet tougher South Carolina standards
State Education Superintendent Inez Tenenbaum outlined plans in Myrtle Beach to help teachers and administrators meet the Palmetto Achievement Challenge Test standards. She highlighted district curriculum guides, lesson plan software, and summer remediation, with grants for teacher training and early childhood initiatives.
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Middle school focus grows in South Carolina budget
South Carolina lawmakers and educators push early intervention in middle schools with a $5 million boost to hire more guidance counselors nurses and resource officers. Senate Education Chair Nikki Setzler says the funding signals importance of addressing middle-grade education and student problems. The plan also directs the Education Department to set requirements for a new middle grades teaching certification and training, noting differences from neighboring states where certified elementary or high school teachers may teach middle grades.
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