Discussion of the Supreme Court's decision to uphold healthcare act

The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the Affordable Care Act. The court upheld the act by a 5-4 decision, with Chief Justice Roberts writing the majority opinion.

Did the Supreme Court get SB 1070 right?

Monday, the United States Supreme Court ruled on the injunction against Arizona SB 1070. The court held that three portions of the law cannot go into effect, but that one -- requiring police officers to check the immigration status of someone they've detained, if there's "reasonable suspicion" the person may be here illegally -- can. We'd like to hear your thoughts. Did the Supreme Court make the right decision regarding SB 1070? 

Both sides declare victory in SB 1070 ruling

Both supporters and critics of SB 1070 claimed victory after the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling Monday.

Supreme Court rejects part of Arizona's SB 1070

WASHINGTON (Associated Press) — The Supreme Court threw out key provisions of Arizona's crackdown on illegal immigration Monday but said a much-debated portion could go forward on checking the status of suspects who might appear to be in the U.S. illegally.

Arizona Supreme Court says juries can consider lesser charges

The Arizona Supreme Court says a jury can consider lesser charges against a defendant, even if the defense and prosecution don’t want them to. 

Should SB 1070 stand?

Wednesday, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Arizona's tough immigration law commonly known as SB 1070. Some court observers felt that the justices appear to favor at least some of the state law. Others still hold out hope that the Supreme Court will support the injunction stopping key rules from going into effect. Share your thoughts -- should SB 1070 stand? Or should the injunction be upheld? 

Arguments on SB 1070 begin Wednesday at U.S. Supreme Court

Arizona will defend its controversial piece of immigration legislation before the Supreme Court on Wednesday. At issue is whether the state law complements or conflicts with federal law.

Is health insurance a right or a privilege?

The United States Supreme Court has just finished hearing three straight days of arguments regarding the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act. Health care reform has been an ongoing debate in the U.S. for decades, but with the passage of the Obama administration-backed bill, the controversy has become exponentially more heated.

We'd like to get your input. Do you think that health insurance is a right or a privilege?

Groups share positions with U.S. Supreme Court in advance of SB 1070 case

Business organizations have filed a brief with the US Supreme Court in opposition to Arizona’s immigration law, SB 1070.

Arizona Supreme Court reverses ruling on bus driver responsibility

The Arizona Supreme Court has reversed a decision that found Tucson’s bus system responsible for injuries to a wheelchair bound bus passenger. The case deals with the degree to which a bus driver is responsible for a passenger’s safety.

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