Citizens United and Voting Rights Act decisions have dented American trust as Supreme Court losing support
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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.
Supreme Court Member’s Dubious Political Ties
Clarence Thomas and Antonin Scalia Supreme Court Member’s accused of conflict of interest
Supreme Court Double Down on Citizens United?
Supreme Court Double Down: Latest on the Supreme Court’s new plans to dismantle barriers to money in election
Attorney General Eric Holder Protecting Voting Rights
Faced with new challenge, Attorney General Eric Holder protecting voting rights and determined to fight back
Child Custody Battle Galvanizes Cherokee Nation
Cherokee Nation unites around community as controversial child custody case ignites debate
Bestiality, the Holocaust and Justice Scalia
Controversial view on the Holocaust and Justice Scalia holds some unusual views on gay rights
Supreme Court Justice Regrets Voting Rights Act Ruling
Act was dismantled by the Supreme Court but many Justices have grave reservations and regrets Voting Rights Act end
Denial of Voting Rights Feeding African-American Anger
On top of the tragedy of Tryavon Martin’s death, the outrage at the results of the Zimmerman trial stems from a seriously dangerous situation where African-Americans are not being adequately represented in our current government.
Civil Rights Icon Laments Loss of Voting Rights Act
Supreme Court’s dismantling loss of Voting Rights Act “broke heart” of Civil Rights icon John Lewis
Voting Rights Act Could be Dismantled Further
It is increasingly likely the Supreme Court ruling on the controversial Voting Rights Act could be to further dismantle it