Remember when conservatives across the nation accused liberal justices of being activists? Of making law without interpreting it? Of imposing their political ideology on court cases instead of taking a uniquely 18th century view of the constitution? Good times, no? Welcome to the conservative majority. Today’s ruling in the Voting Rights Act case shows that… Continue reading Now Who Are The Activists?
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Federal Judge Strikes Down Parts of Rick Perry’s Abortion Law
A key provision of Rick Perry’s abortion law in Texas got struck down by a federal judge on Tuesday. The law – which would have required a sonogram of the fetus to be done, then an explanation of the results to a woman seeking the abortion – will go into effect on Thursday. According to U.S. District… Continue reading Federal Judge Strikes Down Parts of Rick Perry’s Abortion Law