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Supreme Court deals blow to Virginia Democrats in fight over state court ruling

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Virginia Democrats suffered a major legal defeat after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to intervene in a high-stakes redistricting dispute, leaving intact a Virginia Supreme Court ruling that invalidated a voter-approved congressional map overhaul. The justices denied Democrats’ emergency request to block the Virginia high court’s decision, … Read more

Supreme Court rejects Virginia Democrats’ attempt to revive new congressional map

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WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday turned away a long-shot effort by Virginia Democrats to revive a new, voter-approved congressional map they wanted to use in this year’s midterm elections. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The brief decision with no dissents leaves in place … Read more

Supreme Court rejects Virginia Democrats’ bid to revive new congressional map

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Washington — The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a bid by Virginia Democrats to revive its new voter-approved congressional map that was drawn to advantage the party for the upcoming midterm elections. In an unsigned one-sentence order, the Supreme Court left intact a ruling from Virginia’s highest court that invalidated an amendment to the state … Read more

Breaking down Supreme Court decision preserving mail access to abortion pill mifepristone for now

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Breaking down Supreme Court decision preserving mail access to abortion pill mifepristone for now – CBS News Watch CBS News The Supreme Court on Thursday issued a decision that will allow the abortion pill mifepristone to continue being sent through the mail for now. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the ruling. Source … Read more

Man accused of planning terrorist attack on New York City synagogue to appear in court, authorities say

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A man suspected of planning a terrorist attack on a New York City synagogue is expected to appear in federal court Wednesday to face terrorism charges, according to two people familiar with the matter. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Mohammad Al-Saadi is expected to appear … Read more

Court fight over Ron DeSantis’ new congressional map kicks off in Florida

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ attempt to do away with anti-gerrymandering provisions in the state constitution had its first day in court Friday, as opposing attorneys pushed a Tallahassee judge to put a temporary hold on new congressional lines that created four additional GOP-leaning seats. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited … Read more

Justice Alito pushes back on calls to sit out a major Supreme Court climate case

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WASHINGTON — Facing calls to step aside in a major upcoming case involving climate change, conservative Justice Samuel Alito is pushing back, with a Supreme Court spokeswoman saying he has no conflict that would require recusal. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “Justice Alito does not … Read more