Republican Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz gets little support for Supreme Court direct elections
Supreme Court articles on Democracy Chronicles
The Supreme Court is the highest court in the US and has ultimate appellate jurisdiction over all federal courts and over state court cases involving issues of federal law. Also see our articles on Antonin Scalia and also on the Supreme Court case known as Citizens United.
The Impact of the Supreme Court’s Redistricting Decision
Efforts to reform nation’s election system feeling impact of Supreme Court’s redistricting ruling
Supreme Court Backs Arizona Redistricting Commission
In latest election law ruling, Supreme Court okays independent Arizona redistricting commission
Voter Citizenship Test Blocked by Supreme Court
State tests of voter citizenship are ruled unconstitutional by Supreme Court in latest decision
Love Wins: On the Redefinition of Marriage
The recent decision of the United States Supreme Court in the redefinition of marriage is the result of a dynamic cultural, social, historical process of constant redefining and questioning of the way we organize ourselves and co-exist as human beings
Angry Conservatives Call For Elected Supreme Court
Calls for an elected Supreme Court have now come from left and right following this court’s rulings
Senate Legislation Seeks New Voting Rights Act
Supreme Court dismantling of law last year prompts move for new Voting Rights Act for 21st century
Ex-Texas Governor Defends Battle Over Voter Restrictions
Presidential hopefuls Rick Perry and Clinton clash over controversial Texas voter restrictions
Is Texas Redistricting Afront to One Person, One Vote?
Supreme Court to decide on case that will decide if Texas redistricting is voting rights violation
Supremes Invalidate Dangerous Alabama Redistricting Plans
Alabama redistricting law invalidated as Supreme Court worried about use of race in district lines