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Supreme Court takes up Hobby Lobby’s challenge to the contraception mandate
When two corporations — one owned by evangelicals and one owned by Mennonites — filed suit over the Affordable Care Act, they described their complaint in stark and fairly simple terms: The government is forcing them to either break the law or betray their faith.
Slippery slopes before the court
A Supreme Court ruling could open the door on a “parade of horribles.”
Canada’s Supreme Court has rejected its new member. Here’s how this changes Canada’s constitutional debate
Canada’s Supreme Court has ruled that a judge nominated to serve on it is constitutionally ineligible. In one stroke, the Court has changed its own constitutional status and established greater independence.
Md. judge halts prayers at county board’s meetings
A federal judge in Maryland says the Board of County Commissioners for Carroll County has to stop with opening meetings with prayers that reference Jesus Christ or any specific deity.
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