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Analysis: Obama climate agenda faces Supreme Court reckoning

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WASHINGTON - With a barrage of legal briefs, a coalition of business groups and Republican-leaning states are taking their fight against Obama administration climate change regulations to the U.S. Supreme Court.

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U.S. justices play Shakespeare tragedy for laughs

WASHINGTON - U.S. Supreme Court justices on Monday evening sought laughs rather than legal clarity as they weighed a tragic case concerning a despotic Roman general and his overbearing mother.

U.S., Oddly Enough 14 May 2013

Justices say states can limit public records access

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Supreme Court said on Monday states are free to allow public records access only to their own citizens, delivering a blow to freedom of information advocates who had challenged a Virginia law.

29 Apr 2013

Justices refuse Alabama's immigration law appeal

WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court rebuffed the state of Alabama on Monday by deciding not to intervene in a case where federal judges blocked a state law that criminalizes the harboring of illegal immigrants.

29 Apr 2013

Justices say states can limit access to public records

WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court on Monday said states are free to allow public records access only to their own citizens, delivering a blow to freedom of information advocates who had challenged a Virginia law.

29 Apr 2013

Court may limit use of race in college admission decisions

WASHINGTON - Thirty-five years after the Supreme Court set the terms for boosting college admissions of African Americans and other minorities, the court may be about to issue a ruling that could restrict universities' use of race in deciding who is awarded places.

U.S., Africa 29 Apr 2013

Court may limit use of race in college admission decisions

WASHINGTON - Thirty-five years after the Supreme Court set the terms for boosting college admissions of African Americans and other minorities, the court may be about to issue a ruling that could restrict universities' use of race in deciding who is awarded places.

U.S., Africa 28 Apr 2013

Obama asks Supreme Court to review appointments ruling

WASHINGTON - Setting the stage for a constitutional showdown, the Obama administration on Thursday urged the Supreme Court to rule that presidents have broad authority to make certain appointments without Senate approval.

25 Apr 2013

Supreme Court justices tackle Texas-Oklahoma water fight

WASHINGTON - Supreme Court justices on Tuesday wrestled with the sensitive issue of whether a thirsty Texas water district has the right to access water across the Oklahoma state line.

U.S., Environment 23 Apr 2013

U.S. justices limit deportations of immigrants for pot possession

WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that a legal immigrant is not subject to mandatory deportation after being convicted of possessing a small amount of marijuana.

23 Apr 2013

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Case by Case: The U.S. Supreme Court

An interactive look at each issue before the Supreme Court during the 2011-2012 session, featuring case summaries, information on the lawyers, firms and agencies behind every fight and links to important legal briefs and headlines.   Full Coverage 

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