The DOJ's filing has prompted criticism from the American Civil Liberties Union, which is representing the couple and had previously held hopes that the Supreme Court would not hear the case, instead letting previous court rulings in favor of Craig and Mullins stand. … [Read more...] about Trump Administration Won’t Support Gay Marriage Rights in Wedding Cake Supreme Court Case
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U.S. Supreme Court Case First Amendment Battle: Separation of Church and State Vs. Free Exercise of Religion
The court also is set to decide a case that could clarify the criminal acts for which legal immigrants may be deported. Another involves whether the family of a Mexican teenager shot dead while standing on Mexican soil by a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Texas can sue for civil rights violations. … [Read more...] about U.S. Supreme Court Case First Amendment Battle: Separation of Church and State Vs. Free Exercise of Religion
Petition in Supreme Court seeks guidelines for electronic media
“The principal issue before the court is to bring about a balance between the right to freedom of speech and expression of the media and the competing right to information of the citizenry, the right to reputation and dignity as well as the interest of preserving peace and harmony in the nation,” the petition said. … [Read more...] about Petition in Supreme Court seeks guidelines for electronic media
Volkswagen asks US Supreme Court to reverse ruling on local emissions claims
By David ShepardsonWASHINGTON, - Volkswagen AG and a German auto supplier on Tuesday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a lower-court ruling that said two counties could seek financial penalties over excess diesel emissions that could total billions of dollars.The German automaker's U.S. unit and Robert Bosch LLC asked the U.S. high court to reverse a unanimous ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit that said Utah's Salt Lake County and Florida's Hillsborough County could seek "staggering" damages over updates made to polluting diesel vehicles after they were sold.Volkswagen Group of America told the high court the appeals court "decision threatens to throw one of America's largest industries into regulatory chaos, to the detriment of manufacturers, dealers, consumers, and the environment."On Tuesday, the Ohio Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the state's lawsuit against Volkswagen over emissions damages from 14,000 Ohio-registered cars. VW said in court … [Read more...] about Volkswagen asks US Supreme Court to reverse ruling on local emissions claims
Was Kerala High Court order justified in annulling Hadiya’s marriage, SC asks
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday asked if the Kerala High Court order annulling the marriage of Hadiya, an alleged victim of 'love jihad', was justified. The apex court also questioned if a roving inquiry could be ordered into the "issue of consent" between two adults who married at will. … [Read more...] about Was Kerala High Court order justified in annulling Hadiya’s marriage, SC asks
