The Supreme Court goes back to work
Article Abstract:
Federalism dominates the issues facing the US Supreme Court as it starts its 1995-96 term on Oct 2, with an apparently more conservative court willing to back states' rights. In its last term the court, in US v Lopez, struck down a congressional regulation regarding local schools. Now, in Romer v. Evans, it will consider a Colorado anti-gay-rights initiative that the state govt wants. Seminole Tribe v. Florida looks at the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act's requirements of state governments, and 44 Liquormart v. Rhode Island considers regulation of advertising.
Publication Name: ABA Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0747-0088
Year: 1995
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Speaking of drugs and deadbeats; court says no testing of candidates, no child support action against states
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Cases dealing with drug testing and disputes over child support are among those being considered by the US Supreme Court during the 1996-97 term. In Chandler v. Miller the court ruled on Apr 15, 1997, that a state could not require drug testing of candidates for public office. In Blessing v. Freestone the court ruled on Apr 21, 1997, that a delinquent child support cause of action could not make an entire state a defendant in a class action suit. The case was filed under 42 USC 1983, which allows suits against state officials for constitutional torts.
Publication Name: ABA Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0747-0088
Year: 1997
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Stormy sessions: the court carries on through a blizzard and a budget freeze
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The US Supreme Court made a point of operating during the 1995 federal budget-driven shutdown and the subsequent blizzard, but had little to show for its diligence in Jan 1996. It issued six written decisions and deadlocked 4-4 on the most important computer software case it has yet considered. The Court also found federal law covering maritime workers did not limit the damages a girl's family could recover, but the Death on the High Seas Act limits the damages available to survivors of those killed in plane crashes at sea.
Publication Name: ABA Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0747-0088
Year: 1996
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