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Oct 21 2025EDUCATION

School Safety: A Legal Win for Students' Rights

The Supreme Court recently chose not to take up a case involving a New York school district accused of neglecting reports of serious misconduct. By doing so, they upheld a lower court's decision, which is a big deal for student safety. The case revolved around whether the state can step in to prote

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Oct 20 2025POLITICS

Guns, Drugs, and the Law: What's Next for the Supreme Court?

The Supreme Court is stepping into a hot debate about guns and drugs. They're going to decide if a law that stops people who use illegal drugs from owning guns is fair. This law has been around for a while, but now it's being questioned. The government says this law is important because it keeps gu

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Oct 20 2025POLITICS

Guns, Drugs, and the Law: A Supreme Court Showdown

The Supreme Court is stepping into a heated debate about guns and drugs. The big question: Can the government stop people who use illegal drugs from owning guns? This isn't just some random case. It's a major legal battle that could change how the law treats gun ownership and drug use. At the cente

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Oct 18 2025POLITICS

The Fight for Fair Voting: A Critical Look at the Supreme Court's Role

The Voting Rights Act, a crucial law that protects against discrimination in voting, is now under serious threat. This law, which was created during the civil rights movement and signed by President Lyndon Johnson in 1965, is facing its biggest challenge yet. The Supreme Court, which has a majority

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Oct 13 2025POLITICS

Free Speech or Harmful Practice: The Conversion Therapy Debate

The Supreme Court recently discussed whether a Colorado law that prohibits conversion therapy infringes on the First Amendment. This law aims to stop counselors from trying to change a person's sexual orientation, but some argue it's a form of free speech. Conversion therapy, as practiced by counse

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Oct 06 2025CRIME

Supreme Court Says No to Maxwell's Appeal: What It Means

The U. S. Supreme Court recently decided not to review Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal. Maxwell, a British socialite and former girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein, is currently serving a 20-year sentence for her role in Epstein's sex trafficking operations. The court's decision means that Maxwell's conviction

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Oct 05 2025POLITICS

Justice Barrett: Unshaken by Protests and Threats

Justice Amy Coney Barrett has become a familiar figure to protesters, whether she's at a book event or just going about her daily life. The protests have become so routine that she hardly notices them anymore. She's more concerned with practical matters, like whether the entrances are blocked. This

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Oct 04 2025CRIME

A Troubled Mind and a Heavy Sentence: The Kavanaugh Assassination Attempt

A person who tried to harm a Supreme Court judge got a big punishment. But it wasn't as big as some wanted. The judge in the case, Deborah Boardman, gave Sophie Roske about eight years in prison. This was much less than the 30 years that prosecutors wanted. Roske had a gun and other tools when they

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Oct 03 2025POLITICS

Gun Laws in the Spotlight: Supreme Court Takes on Hawaii's Restrictions

The Supreme Court is stepping into a heated debate about gun rights and public safety. They're looking at a Hawaii law that limits where people can carry firearms, especially on private property. This isn't just about Hawaii, though. It could set a precedent for other states with similar laws. Hawa

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Oct 03 2025POLITICS

Big Decisions Ahead: Supreme Court Takes on Trump's Moves

The Supreme Court is about to dive into some big cases that could change how much power the president has. Starting in October, they will look at whether President Trump can do things like put tariffs on imports and fire people from important jobs like the Federal Reserve. These cases could have hug

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