Court strikes down Nebraska D&X abortion ban ruling
The Supreme Court voided Nebraska’s partial birth abortion ban, ruling it impermissibly targets the D and X method and lacks a health exception. Justices Breyer Oconnor Souter Ginsburg joined the majority, while Rehnquist Scalia Kennedy Thomas dissented. Dr Leroy Carhart called it a victory for patients and doctors.
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Supreme Court allows Boy Scouts to ban gays from troops
The Supreme Court in a 5-4 decision ruled the Boy Scouts of America may exclude gays as troop leaders and possibly as members, citing the First Amendment protection of expression and association. The ruling found a state anti discrimination law would interfere with the organization's message, though dissent questioned the extent and scope of the decision.
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Kansas law faces scrutiny after court ruling on health exception
Opponents vow to push changes as ruling raises questions about Kansas law and the health and mental health exceptions. Sally Puleo of the KU Pro-Choice Coalition hopes the decision slows efforts to remove protections, while Kansans for Life says amendments will continue. Lawrence clinic staff report prank calls and salt-throwing incidents after the decision. security chief Mike Caddell documents events at 205 W Eighth. Mindie Miller contact info provided.
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Supreme Court backs computer aid to parochial schools
The court ruled 6 3 that federal funds loaned for computers and textbooks may be shared with private and parochial schools without violating the First Amendment. Justice O Conner joined Breyer in supporting the decision, while Souter Stevens and Ginsburg dissented calling for stricter church state separation. The ruling may speed efforts to connect all classrooms to the Internet and promote access to technology in both public and private schools.
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