Justices Clash Over Cross Burning in High Court Case
The Supreme Court debated cross burning and its protection as symbolic speech. Justices sparred over Virginia and broader state laws while noting the historical weight of cross burnings and contrasting views on intimidation versus expression.
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Lay Catholic group urges Cardinal Law resignation
Voice of the Faithful, a lay Catholic group, urged Cardinal Bernard Law to resign at a Newton meeting. The vote, 71 in favor with two opposed and two abstentions, called for leadership change after damning archdiocese files emerged. The motion also urged replacing Law by the pope.
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