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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 Justices in Demeaning Democracy Remarks
Civil rights leaders very worried about Demeaning Democracy Remarks from Supreme Court Justices
Activists Worried About Supreme Court’s Intentions
Justices may overturn what’s left of Voting Rights Act as many are worried about Supreme Court
Democracy Protesters Gather Outside Supreme Court Building
Diverse group of protesters gather outside Supreme Court to protect democracy for the vulnerable
Progress on Minority Rights Threatened at Supreme Court
Move towards possible lifting of Voting Rights Act provisions as election minority rights threatened at Supreme Court
Democracy Community Stands United to Defend Elections from Money
Democracy at risk as Supreme Court takes aim at campaign contribution limits and refuse to defend elections from money
Political Scientists Make Call for Questions About Voting Rights
Supreme Court looking at overturning Voting Rights Act and political scientists are mad they are not being asked questions about voting rights
Supreme Court Sides With Election Supporters for Once!
Case that would have even further opened the door to money in American politics dropped as unpredictable Supreme Court sides with election supporters
Fight Against Super-PACs Heating Up
Super-PACs are central player in the massive increase in money in politics: Be Against Super-PACs
VIDEO: Supreme Court Ending All Political Donation Restrictions
Ending all political donation restrictions could be completely disastrous but Supreme Court proceed