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The morning read for Monday, June 27
Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. To suggest a piece for us to consider, email us at [email protected] Here’s the Monday morning read: Roe v. Wade Defined An E
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Jun 28, 2022
Justices side with high school football coach who prayed on the field with students
This article was updated on June 27 at 1:59 p.m. The Supreme Court on Monday ruled in favor of a high school football coach who lost his job because of his post-game prayers at the 50-yard line. By a vote of 6-3, the justices ruled... The post Justices si
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Jun 28, 2022
Divided court sides with government, cutting Medicare payments to safety-net hospitals
On Friday, in Becerra v. Empire Health Foundation, the Supreme Court had yet another chance to topple the Chevron doctrine, a stalwart of administrative law under which courts generally defer to federal agencies’ interpretations of ambiguous statutes. App
By IG
Jun 28, 2022
Tantamount to nothing: Miranda “rights” can(not) be wronged
On Thursday, the Supreme Court released its opinion in Vega v. Tekoh, in which a 6-3 court held that a violation of Miranda v. Arizona does not provide a basis for civil damages under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. The majority’s decision both hobbles Miranda’s enforc
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Jun 28, 2022