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Oct 12 2024POLITICS

Abortion Clinic Protest Zones Face Supreme Court Scrutiny

The Supreme Court might take a look at two cases that could potentially remove limits on how close protesters can get to people at abortion clinics and other healthcare facilities. These cases argue that the buffer zones around clinics and the bubble zones around individuals violate the First Amendm

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Oct 09 2024BUSINESS

Elon Musk's X is Back in Brazil: A Look at the Turnaround

Elon Musk's X has been given the go-ahead to resume operations in Brazil after a long standoff with the country's Supreme Court. The social media platform, formerly known as Twitter, was suspended in Brazil back in late August due to its failure to comply with court orders related to hate speech and

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Oct 09 2024CRIME

Should Richard Glossip Get a New Trial?

A unique case is being heard by the Supreme Court. Richard Glossip, now 61, was convicted of hiring a hitman to kill his boss at an Oklahoma City motel back in 1997. Surprisingly, the Oklahoma Attorney General, Gentner Drummond, agrees that the conviction should be tossed. The heart of the issue lie

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Oct 09 2024POLITICS

America's Highest Court: A Fix in Progress

The Supreme Court is starting a new term, and many people are worried that it’s out of touch with what the American public wants. For years, the court has been leaning heavily to the right, with some justices known for pushing their own agendas. This is especially clear in cases like the recent Dobb

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Oct 09 2024POLITICS

X Returns to Brazil After Meeting Court Demands

After a long back-and-forth, Elon Musk’s X is back online in Brazil. The Supreme Court there authorized the social media platform’s return, roughly a month after it was blocked across the country. The dispute began when Musk disagreed with a judge’s rulings on free speech and misinformation, even ca

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Oct 08 2024POLITICS

Court Battles Over Biden's Ban on DIY Gun Kits

The U.S. Supreme Court is diving into a fresh debate over gun regulations. The topic this time? The Biden administration's attempt to prohibit the sale of "ghost gun" kits. These kits let people build firearms at home, bypassing current rules. The administration wants to treat these kits like regula

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Oct 08 2024POLITICS

The Struggle of Chief Justice John Roberts with Donald Trump as Election Looms

Chief Justice John Roberts, once hailed as the smartest person in the room, is finding Donald Trump to be a puzzle he can't solve. Roberts, who has long tried to keep the Supreme Court out of politics, is now navigating a tough path as the court faces divisive rulings and scrutiny over its lack of e

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Oct 08 2024POLITICS

Court Takes on Ghost Guns: A Fight Over Traceability

Ghost guns—weapons assembled from kits and lacking serial numbers—have become a hot topic. The number of these untraceable firearms seized by police has skyrocketed in recent years, from under 4,000 in 2018 to nearly 20,000 in 2021. The Biden administration stepped in, requiring sellers to treat the

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Oct 08 2024POLITICS

The Supreme Court's Take on Ghost Gun Kits

Ever heard of ghost guns? They're a hot topic these days, and the Supreme Court is diving into the debate. These are basically weapons that are hard to trace because they don't have serial numbers. They're assembled from kits that you can buy online, and they're becoming more common in crimes. The B

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Oct 08 2024POLITICS

Georgia’s Six-Week Abortion Ban: A Temporary Reinstatement

In a recent turn of events, the Georgia Supreme Court has reinstated the state’s controversial six-week abortion ban. This decision comes while the court reviews an appeal from the state after a lower court ruling struck down the law. The ban will come into effect at 5 p.m. local time, making aborti

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