The Rev. Andrew March had sued after Portland police officers told him to lower his voice during protests outside Planned Parenthood’s clinic.
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U.S. Supreme Court rejects claim against Mississippi flag
An African-American attorney called the Confederate battle emblem on the flag ‘an official endorsement of white supremacy.’
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Justices accept case that would legalize sports gaming
The case would allow sports betting in New Jersey casinos and tracks.
Posted inNation & World
Supreme Court allows limited version of Trump travel ban to take effect
It agrees to hear the full case in the fall, but the initial ruling is likely to set off a new round of court disputes.
Posted inNation & World
Supreme Court rules for Missouri church in playground case
Chief Justice John Roberts in a carefully worded footnote, said the ruling was limited and did not address ‘religious uses of funding or other forms of discrimination.’
Posted inNation & World, News
Supreme Court takes on new clash of gay rights, religion
The court will review a Colorado court decision that found baker Jack Phillips and his Masterpiece Cakeshop discriminated against a gay couple under Colorado law.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Kesich: ‘Nuclear option’ to kill filibuster may be best way to cut the bluster
The Senate is stymied in a partisan face-off and the party in power often gets what it wants. Should Democrats just wait for 2018?
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News, Politics
Sen. King says he’ll probably reveal position on Gorsuch this week
Many Democrats hope the Maine independent will join them in trying to block President Trump’s choice for the U.S. Supreme Court.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Forty-nine Maine lawyers express support for Gorsuch
The Republican leader in the Maine House and two former chief counsels to Gov. LePage are among those signing a letter to U.S. Sens. Collins and King.
Posted inMaine, News
Big crowd turns out for Angus King event on Supreme Court nominee
More than 600 people attend a ‘listening session’ at the University of Southern Maine in Portland.