High court ends term with 5 4 splits and church tuition ruling
The Supreme Court closed a divided term with 5 4 majorities on 21 cases, narrowing disability protections and upholding state aid for parochial school tuition in a landmark church state ruling. The term featured a record set of dissents on death penalty safeguards and broadest drug testing in public schools.
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Bar Association Campaign Promotes Constitution
The American Bar Association launches its first paid advertising campaign across major newspapers beginning July 8 to promote the Constitution amid debates on security and civil liberties. A 2.5 million, 13 month effort highlights the rule of law and public dialogue on democracy and terrorism.
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New Jersey court bid to legalize same sex marriage
Lambda Legal filed a Jersey City suit arguing seven gay couples cannot obtain marriage licenses. The move seeks to extend full marriage rights, following New Jersey’s 1997 step allowing joint adoption by gay partners. Critics push to block any affirmative ruling amid legal and political battles.
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