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The article discusses several U.S. supreme court cases. Topics discussed include "Department of Homeland Security v. Regents of the State of California" on whether young undocumented immigrants be subject to deportation, "Ramos v . Louisiana" on Louisiana boat worker Evangelista Ramos who was accused of killing a woman in New Orleans, and "Bostock v. Clayton County" on Gerald Bostock employee of Clayton County who lost his job because of being gay.

The article presents questions and answers related to the U.S. Supreme Court nomination of Judge Neil M. Gorsuch, including questions about Gorsuch's background, what the Democrat and Republican lawmakers are fighting about, and the number of votes needed to confirm Gorsuch's appointment.

The article assesses possible changes in the U.S. under the presidency of Donald Trump. Topics discussed include the use of Twitter as presidential communication, the role of the U.S. as world leader and international policeman and illegal and Muslim immigration. It also discusses issues such as the economy, climate change and Supreme Court vacancies.

The article looks at the issue on how the U.S. Supreme Court implement the 225-year old U.S. Constitution to the digital world. It states that the Supreme Court is trying to balance the antique values of the U.S. constitution with the current technology. It notes that they understand that digital information is different than paper, cabinets, and lockboxes. It mentions that the highest court in the European Union (EU) is also tacking the digital issues.

The article focuses on court case that the Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case between the Mahanoy Area School District v. B.L. Topics include considered that urging the justices to hear the case, school district said administrators around the nation need a definitive ruling from the Supreme Court on and their power to discipline students for what they say away from school.

The article reports the ruling of the U.S. Supreme Court stating that mandatory life sentences without parole for juvenile prisoners are unconstitutional as it violates the Eight Amendment. The author states the initiative presents a change in the juvenile justice. The decision was based on the decrease in crimes committed by young people, a study on the adolescent brain development, and the opinion of juvenile court judges with the sentencing.

The article discusses the ruling issued by the U.S. Supreme Court in June 2012 which emphasizes the unconstitutionality of mandatory sentences of life without parole for juveniles convicted of murder.

The article discusses the pending court case Fisher v. University of Texas which deals with denying admission to the University because of race. It looks at the opinion of several people on the effects of barring affirmative action in college admissions. It cites the case Grutter v. Bollinger where the court ruled that public universities could take race into account in order to ensure diversity. It also looks at the changes that took place in the Supreme Court which may affect its decision. INSETS: 3 KEY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION SUPREME COURT CASES;Also on the Docket….

The article discusses the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution which continue to incite debate 220 years after ratification. It believes that the Bill of Rights serves as one of the foundations of American democracy and an inspiration to many around the world. It notes that Americans are still debating about how the Supreme Court should interpret the document in the modern world. It cites controversial issues like government surveillance and technology, and terrorism suspects' rights.

The article reports on the secret documents from the U.S. Department of Defense about the Vietnam War which turned into one of the most important First Amendment battles in the country's history. On June 13, 1971, two articles about a secret study by the agency about the country's involvement in Vietnam were published by "The New York Times." When the newspaper announced that it will publish articles about the study, President Richard Nixon did not react, however, he changed his mind upon the advice of national security adviser, Henry Kissinger.

The article discusses issues on the right to bear arms in the U.S. under the Second Amendment of the Constitution. Particular focus is given to the Supreme Court case McDonald versus Chicago, which challenges the ban of the possession of handguns in Chicago, Illinois. The issue of whether the Bill of Rights applies only to the federal government and not to the states is tackled. Some states have slackened their gun laws amid concerns that the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama will tighten gun restrictions.

The article explores whether imprisoning juvenile offenders for life constitute cruel and unusual punishment, which is prohibited by the U.S. Constitution. Two teenage offenders, Joe Sullivan and Terrance Graham, now both adults, have asked the Supreme Court to decide whether their sentences violate the Constitution's Eight Amendment ban on cruel and unusual punishments. A ruling will be rendered this spring while the debate on the ethics of imprisoning for life these juveniles are valid. INSET: TEEN RIGHTS: WHAT THE SUPREME COURT HAS SAID.

The article offers a look at some key constitutional issues that the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to consider in fall 2009. These include the release of prisoners at Guantanamo Bay prison in Cuba as President Barack Obama promised its closure by January 2010, race-conscious decisions in cases about education, employment and voting, and same-sex marriage. Other issues deal with teenagers' rights, gun rights and death penalty.

This article discusses three critical and current issues that need to be addressed by the U.S. Supreme Court. These issues are criminal evidence, voting rights and presidential authority. The Court is considering whether a measure designed to protect against discrimination at the polls is still relevant in a case that seeks to end a central provision of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

The article discusses a court case wherein the plaintiff challenges the decision of a lower federal court in the District of Columbia against the plaintiff's petition to be allowed to bear arms, citing the Second Amendment. The U.S. Supreme Court is set to finally interpret the law which was never directly interpreted in the past. According to the article, the decision of the Supreme Court will be deemed as the most significant ruling regarding the constitutionality of gun control.

The article focuses on two opposing views over death penalty as a capital punishment in the U.S. and the mixed feelings of U.S. citizens on the issue. Supporters of capital punishment believe that the act is legal, pointing out to the Old Testament and its philosophy, an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, as its basis. Opponents of the act insist that killing is wrong no matter who is doing it.

The article offers an overview of Supreme Court interpretations of the First Amendment rights. The First Amendment consists of 45 words that refer to religious liberty, free speech, free press and the right to hold protests and complain to the government. Several issues like burning of the U.S. flag, prohibition of religious bias and press censorship are discussed.

The article focuses on the life imprisonment of young offenders in the U.S. The crimes committed by the teenagers and the causes for such actions are cited. The prevalence of teenagers serving life imprisonment is given. The criminal cases of Rebecca Falcon and Timothy Kane are mentioned.

Discusses the conflict over the interpretation of the U.S. Constitution. Stance of the originalists on the constitution; Authority of the judges to strike down laws passed by elected representatives in Congress; Debate over the right to privacy.

Focuses on issues on death penalty among juvenile offenders in the U.S. Agreement of the Supreme Court to consider the constitutionality of the juvenile death penalty in 2004; Factors to consider in a jurors' decision during a trial; Percentage of juvenile offenders who confessed to the authorities after their arrests according to a study by the periodical "The New York Times."

Focuses on the public and media scrutiny of the work of U.S. juries. Historical background of the U.S. jury system; Debate over the privacy of jurors; Statistics on U.S. citizens who serve as jurors every year.

Examines the implications for the relationship between church and state of a lawsuit filed by college student Joshua Davey against Washington State, when he lost his state scholarship because he majored in theology. Background on the U.S. Supreme Court case Locke versus Davey; Ruling of the U.S. Supreme Court; Reference to previous decisions made by the U.S. Supreme Court. INSET: Also on the Court's Docket . . ..

The article discusses the U.S. Supreme Court case E.E.O.C. v. Abercrombie & Fitch Stores wherein a female job applicant was allegedly discriminated against because of her Muslim veil. Under the First Amendment to the Constitution, U.S. citizens have the right to practice their religion freely. Employers must make a reasonable accommodations to the religious beliefs of an employee under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

The article focuses on the issue of small American states which have a larger voting power compared to the larger states as mandated by the U.S. Constitution. With larger states adding more people than the small ones, the increase in population size reveals the advantage of the small states over the larger ones. Small states have the convenience of spending more per person than the big ones and can block legislation by just simply issuing a threat to filibuster.

The article presents the author's views on Italian immigrants Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Venzetti's execution on August 23, 1927. The author states that to supporters, Sacco and Venzetti were innocent men who were executed because of their radical views while to opponents, they were anarchists and threats to the U.S. government. He says that the two immigrants over the years have become symbols for a justice system infected by politics and prejudice. In 1977, the "The Times" ran an editorial saying that the men's guilt was open to debate.

This section discusses the features of the Bill of Rights and its history. The Bill of Rights comprises of the first to tenth Amendments of the U.S. Constitution. James Madison drafted the amendments, which was ratified on December 15, 1971. Discussions of the amendments and several issues concerning them are included.

The article explores the introduction of the 26th amendment to the U.S. Constitution which lowered the voting age from 21 to 18. The ratification of the amendment can be attributed to the Vietnam War where U.S. men under 21 were drafted or volunteered to fight in Vietnam. The growing youth movement has also played a part in the ratification of the amendment.

Discusses the importance of a U.S. Supreme Court decision in a case pitting the federal government and newspapers over the limits of free press and government's right to confidential information relating to national security. Initial reaction of former President Richard M. Nixon to an article on the secret study of the war in Vietnam published by "The New York Times" on June 13, 1971; Reason of the Nixon administration for trying to stop the publication of the secret study of the Vietnam war; Importance of the case for the freedom of information and of the press.

Focuses on the impact of police attacks on civil rights protesters at the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama on March 7, 1965. Actions taken by the administration and the Congress to address the situation; Benefits of the Voting Rights Act to the minorities; Opinion of Clarence Thomas of the Supreme Court in 1994, on racial segregation.

Discusses the racial segregation of schools in the U.S. in 1950. Lawsuit filed by Oliver Brown against Topeka, Kansas' Board of Education; Issues regarding the separate but equal facilities Supreme Court decision in 1896; Efforts of Thurgood Marshall, an African American lawyer, to establish the legal framework for the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision; Analysis of the Supreme Court's decision in 1954 regarding racial desegregation of schools.

The article informs that a massive political battle has started in the U.S. to select successor of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia after his unexpected death. Topics discussed include impact of the new selected judge on critical cases being considered now by the Court involving voting rights, affirmative action, and immigration; accomplishements of Scalia as a judge and issues related to the appointment of the next judge.

The article talks about the issue of same-sex marriage in the U.S. It highlights the 17 U.S. states that have legalized same-sex marriage including Illinois, Massachusetts, and Vermont. It discusses constitutional right to same-sex marriage, tax breaks and healthcare benefits for legally married same-sex couples, and opponents and proponents of gay marriage. It also mentions the acceptance of gay characters in popular culture and the role played by media in helping further social change.

The article discusses three U.S. Supreme Court cases which could have important implications to American life. The Supreme Court will start a new term on October 7, 2013. The case Town of Greece v. Galloway focuses on freedom of religion. The case McCutcheon v. Federal Election Commission challenges the overall cap on campaign finance. In Schuette v. Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action, the Court will decide on affirmative action on higher education.

The article focuses on the plan of the U.S. Supreme Court to review Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act, which established oversight of how elections are carried out in places with a history of discrimination against African Americans. The law was signed by president Lyndon B. Johnson on August 6, 1965 to allow African Americans to vote. It provides an overview of the case Shelby versus Holder which centered around the Section 5 of the Act.

The article discusses the wrongful convictions brought about by eyewitness testimonies and the use of the DNA technology to prove the reliability of the testimony. According to studies, there is a risk in basing a conviction on a witness's identification of a stranger. Reportedly, wrongful convictions are caused by false identifications of criminal suspects. The U.S. Supreme Court is set to consider in November 2011 about eyewitness evidence in the case of Perry v. New Hampshire.

The article announces the upcoming retirement of Justice John Paul Stevens, the oldest and longest-serving member of the U.S. Supreme Court as of May 10, 2010. The author states that Justice Steven's retirement is an opportunity for U.S. President Barack Obama to form the supreme court. It mentions the possibility that this would not be Obama's last chance to make a Supreme Court appointment because there are four other justices who are over 70 years of age.

This article focuses on the use of Blackberry and iPhone smartphones by jurors in the U.S. It is noted that jurors cannot seek information about a case on their own inside or outside the courtroom. They must reach a verdict based on only the facts the judge has decided are admissible. But now, using their smartphones, they can search anything on the Web, violating the legal system's complex rules of evidence.

The article discusses whether voters in the U.S. will be required to provide a photo identification card when going to the polls, which will be decided by the Supreme Court in June 2008. The Republicans say the ruling will prevent voter fraud while the Democrats say that such a requirement is disadvantageous to the poor, the minority and senior citizens, who often do not have any photo ID. A lawyer for the Democrats, Paul M. Smith says that he does not remember any fraudulent voter punished.

Addresses the impact of the Internet: Part of the Communications Decency Act of 1996 on the society. Unaccountability of Internet companies from transmitting unlawful materials supplied by others; Information on the lawsuit filed by a Chicago fair-housing group against Craiglist, an Internet company which posted a classified advertisement expressing hatred toward African Americans and Arabians; Common decisions of courts on cases involving publication of others' speech, housing discrimination or fraud via the Internet.

Discusses ethical issues concerning collective sanctions. Views of a law teacher Daryl J. Levinson of New York University on the punishment of group members; Main objection of legal scholars and philosophers to collective sanctions; Information on the ancient roots of collective sanctions.

The article reports that Oslo, Norway is running out of household trash and industrial waste to burn to generate heat and electricity for the city and most of its schools, with the country importing trash to meet the demand.

The article reports on a federal court's ruling in favor of Ryan Hart, former quarterback player with Rutgers University, who sued game developer Electronic Arts (EA) for violating his right of publicity or the right to control the way his image is used commercially.

The article reports on the U.S. Board of Geographic Names' policy for map spellings which prohibits the use of apostrophes in names such as Jimmy's Peak mountain Thurman, New York because it implies private ownership of a public space.

Statistical information on various issues are presented including the cost of a two-week luxury vacation for dogs in Great Britain, the number of calories in the Mega Potato french fries of McDonald's and number of hours per week men in the U.S. spend on leisure activities such as watching television.

The article reports on archaeologists' excavation of a skull and skeleton of a 14-year-old girl from a trash pit in Jamestown, Virginia, with cut marks on the skull and her flesh and brain removed as indications of cannibalism at the Virginia settlement during the winter of 1609.