States can require Electoral College voters to endorse the winner of their state’s popular vote, the Supreme Court ruled unanimously on Monday, in a major dispute that could have an impact on the November presidential race. Judge Elena Kagan, who wrote the court’s opinion, wrote that “nothing in the Constitution …
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Supreme Court decision 5-4 to repeal a restrictive Louisiana law is far from the final battle of abortion opponents in their fight to annul Roe v. Wade. Sponsored by an anti-abortion Democrat, Louisiana Law 620 was passed in 2014. State Senator Katrina Jackson argued that her requirement that abortion providers …
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The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, consider a contribution. President Donald Trump is planning to retain power in the event of an electoral loss in November, according to a former Colorado senator. Tim Wirth published an opinion piece in …
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Washington On Thursday, the Supreme Court declined to consider a couple of disputes related to abortion restrictions in Chicago and Pennsylvania, leaving laws intact that create buffer zones outside abortion clinics. The first case rejected by the higher court involves an ordinance in Chicago making it illegal for a person …
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Former special adviser Robert Mueller testifies before the House Permanent Intelligence Select Committee on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 in Washington, DC. Melina Mara | The Washington Post | fake pictures The Supreme Court said Thursday that it will hear the Trump administration’s appeal of a decision that …
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