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1994 Rape and Murder Case to be Reheard by China's Top Court

Jun 09, 2016 03:06 PM EDT

A 22-year-old rape and murder case will be reheard by China's top court after a regional court review found insufficient evidence.

Same-Sex Marriage Discussions Divide Supreme Court; Kennedy Could Be The Swing Vote

Vittorio Hernandez |

Apr 29, 2015 07:28 AM EDT

Like the rest of the United States, the nine justices of the U.S. Supreme Court were divided on the issue of same-sex marriage on the first day of discussions on Tuesday.

White House Urges High Court To Back Same-Sex Unions Nationwide

Vittorio Hernandez |

Mar 07, 2015 05:44 AM EST

A brief filed on Friday by lawyers of the Justice Department on state prohibitions on same-sex marriage says that the Obama administration believes that the Supreme Court should declare the bans as unconstitutional.

Supreme Court to Review Use of Lethal Injection Drug Midazolam

Vittorio Hernandez |

Jan 25, 2015 06:33 AM EST

A Supreme Court decision to hear the petition of three death row inmates questioning the use of the drug midazolam for lethal injection may result in the execution of the three being stayed until the court resolves the issue, said Dale Baich, one of the lawyers of the inmates.

High Court Sets Stage for Historic Ruling on Gay Rights

Vittorio Hernandez |

Jan 17, 2015 12:50 AM EST

The question if states have the power to ban gay marriages would finally be settled after the U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Friday to hear same-sex wedding prohibitions in four states, hopefully putting an end to patchwork decisions on the issue.

Supreme Court Fights For Employment Rights of Pregnant Women

Lui Francisco |

Dec 05, 2014 04:07 PM EST

The Supreme Court has decided it will weigh in on the subject of the rights of pregnant employees.

U.S. Supreme Court To Consider Key Subsidies of Affordable Health Care Act.

U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Obamacare Challenge

Dan Weisman |

Nov 07, 2014 03:16 PM EST

The U.S. Supreme court on Wednesday agreed to consider a new challenge to the Affordable Care Act, now now popularly as Obamacare.

Supreme Court In Libya Rejects Elected Assembly, Causes Chaos

Kat De Guzman |

Nov 07, 2014 01:25 AM EST

The Supreme Court in Libya has rejected the country's internationally recognized parliament on Thursday, pressing that it was unconstitutional resulting to fuel more chaos in the country.

A woman walks to the Supreme Court in Washington in this June 19, 2014 file photo.

Supreme Court Upholds Texas Voter Photo ID Law

Dan Weisman |

Oct 18, 2014 05:22 PM EDT

A sharply divided U.S. Supreme Court Saturday upheld Texas' strict new voter identification law.

Supreme Court Blocks Key Parts of Texas Abortion Law, Allows Abortion Clinics to Stay Open

Staff Reporter |

Oct 15, 2014 12:25 AM EDT

An unsigned order from the U.S. Supreme Court impedes key provisions in a Texas state law that could have imposed hospital-level requirements for abortion providers and would force most of them to shut down.

Top Chinese Court To Curb Paid Deletion Of Web Posts

Bianca Ortega |

Oct 10, 2014 04:18 AM EDT

China's top court on Thursday issued a new guideline that will outlaw the paid deletion of web posts and online information, subjecting violators to penalties.

Same-sex couples rallying for equal rights to marry.

Supreme Court Serves Implied Win to Same-Sex Marriage Supporters

Mitch de Leon |

Oct 06, 2014 11:55 PM EDT

The United State Supreme Court allowed the rulings of the appellate courts regarding same-sex marriages in five states to stay put on Monday-an unexpected move that astounded the advocates of gay marriage as this could potentially signify the possibility of finally having a nationwide legal acceptance of the right of same-sex couples to marry.

Same-Sex Marriage in North Carolina To Be Discussed By Supreme Court

Kat De Guzman |

Oct 06, 2014 02:27 AM EDT

The Supreme Court North Carolina will possibly be tackling the legalization of same-sex marriage in the state on Monday as seven petitions regarding the issue have already been forwarded to the court.

Arkansas Supreme Court Fires Judge Who Leaked Info on Charlize Theron Adoption

Staff Reporter |

Sep 11, 2014 11:14 PM EDT

The Arkansas Supreme Court called for the immediate dismissal of Judge Michael Maggio after it came to light that he had been disclosing confidential details online of an adoption proceeding involving Hollywood actress, Charlize Theron, as well as other shocking comments.

US Supreme Court Halts Gay Marriage Ruling In Virginia

Mitch de Leon |

Aug 21, 2014 02:36 AM EDT

Same-sex couples planning to get hitched in Virginia will have to hurdle another setback in their battle for equality. In a decision on Wednesday, the United States Supreme Court issued an order blocking a ruling from an appeals court that struck down the state's ban against same-sex marriage. The pronouncement came after the court approved a stay application, which was filed by opponents of gay and lesbian marriage. The opposition was declared to specifically object the July 28 ruling by the Richmond, Virginia-based 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals. This brief order from the high court was issued less than 24 hours before same-sex couples in Virginia could have started applying to be married.

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