ex-Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Conner reflects on epic Supreme Court Bush v Gore decision
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.
Los Angeles Motion Against Money in Politics
“Proposition C” group aims to take stand with motion against money in politics and its influence in elections
Conservatism Still Ascendant at Supreme Court
Expert Jeffrey Toobin argues turn to right since election of Reagan, ascendant at Supreme Court
Congress Urged to Act to Protect Voting Rights
Voting Rights Act could be challenged by Supreme Court but Congress has final say to protect voting rights
Another Supreme Court Case on Election Law
Election citizenship test controversial decisions on trial at Supreme Court case on election law
Arizona in Supreme Court on Voter ID Push
Supreme Court on voter id law in Arizona would harm poor and minority voter disproportionately
NAACP President Lashes Out at Justice Scalia on Voting
Supreme Court Justice Scalia on voting comments about race raised worries about court decision
Justice Scalia’s Entitlement Comment Spreads Shock
Seeing voting as Justice Scalia’s entitlement comment does, comments have shocked community
New Threats to Election Rights of Gays and Lesbians
New legislation in Congress actually puts in danger basic election rights of gays and lesbians
Administration Voices Obama Support For Same Sex Marriage
Oral arguments for California’s Proposition 8 begin later this month spark Obama support for same sex marriage