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Jun 27 2025POLITICS

Parents Win Big: Supreme Court Says Yes to Opting Out of LGBTQ Books

The Supreme Court made a big decision recently. They said parents can choose to keep their kids from reading certain books in school. These books are about LGBTQ topics. The court voted 6-3 in favor of the parents. This all started in Montgomery County, Maryland. Some parents, who are Christian, Mu

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Jun 27 2025POLITICS

Big Decisions and Shifting Policies: A Look at Recent Events

The Supreme Court is wrapping up its term with some major decisions to come. One of the biggest cases is about birthright citizenship, which has been a hot topic for a while. The court isn't deciding if the policy is legal, but whether judges can block it while it's being fought over in court. This

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Jun 27 2025POLITICS

Texas Wins Big: Supreme Court Backs Age Check Law for Porn Sites

The Supreme Court made a big decision recently. It said that Texas can make websites with adult content check if users are 18 or older. This is to keep kids from seeing stuff they shouldn't. It's the first time the court has okayed something like this. Some people are not happy. They say the law is

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Jun 27 2025POLITICS

Justice Alito's Stance on Death Penalty: A Critical Look

In Texas, being near a crime can be as dangerous as committing it. Ruben Gutierrez knows this well. He's been on death row for over two decades, convicted for a murder he admits he helped plan but insists he didn't commit. The state argues that his involvement in the robbery makes him equally respon

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Jun 27 2025POLITICS

A Decade of Progress: The Evolution of Same-Sex Marriage in America

In 2015, a significant shift occurred in America when the Supreme Court declared that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry. This ruling, known as Obergefell v Hodges, marked a turning point after a decade of legal battles and changing public opinion. Back in 2004, the first legal sa

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Jun 26 2025POLITICS

Religious Slaughter and Animal Welfare: Finding a Balance

Religious slaughter, where animals are killed without being stunned first, is a hot topic. It mixes animal rights, religious freedom, and food safety. The European Union has been looking at this issue closely. Courts have been making big decisions about how to handle it. The European Union values r

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Jun 26 2025POLITICS

Iran's Leader Faces a Changed Nation After Conflict

Iran's top leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been hiding for weeks. He stayed in a secret place during the fight with Israel. Now, he might come out. But he will see a different Iran. The war hurt Iran badly. Israel attacked many places. Important military leaders were killed. The damage is still

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Jun 24 2025POLITICS

A Judge Stands Firm: The Battle Over Migrant Deportations

The Trump administration is not happy with a judge who is standing in the way of their plans to deport migrants to South Sudan. They say he is being defiant and disobeying the Supreme Court. The Justice Department even asked the Supreme Court to clarify its recent decision and hinted that the judge

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Jun 24 2025POLITICS

Supreme Court Pauses Ruling on Deportations: What's at Stake?

The Supreme Court recently stepped in to pause a lower court's decision that would have allowed certain individuals facing deportation to challenge their removal orders. This decision affects people who are being sent to countries other than their own, often due to their home countries refusing to t

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Jun 23 2025RELIGION

Justice and Dreadlocks: A Prisoner's Fight for Religious Rights

In a significant move, the Supreme Court has decided to review a case involving a Rastafarian inmate whose dreadlocks were forcibly cut by prison staff. This incident occurred in 2020, when Damon Landor, who had not cut his hair in nearly two decades due to his religious beliefs, was transferred to

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