Tag: US Supreme Court
Supreme Court rules in favor of pro-life pregnancy centers in free speech case
Aleteia: In what is being hailed as a victory for pro-life and free speech advocates, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that a California law requiring pro-life advocates to inform women of the availability of abortion services was most likely a violation of constitutional rights to free speech.. In the 5-4 ruling, the Supreme… Read More ›
Supreme Court rules in favor of church in crucial First Amendment case
Washington D.C., Jun 26, 2017 / 11:32 am (CNA/EWTN News).- In one of the biggest religious cases of the term, the US Supreme Court on Monday ruled that a church-owned playground can be eligible for a public benefit program. Chief Justice John Roberts, delivering the opinion of the Court, wrote June 26 that “the exclusion of… Read More ›
Supreme Court strikes down Texas abortion clinic regulations
Washington D.C., Jun 27, 2016 / 08:06 am (CNA/EWTN News).- This story is developing. Check back soon for updates. On Monday, the Supreme Court struck down a 2013 Texas law regulating the safety of abortion clinics, saying in a 5-3 decision that it put an undue burden on a women’s right to an abortion. The… Read More ›
Breaking News: Supreme Court sends Little Sisters’ case back to lower court
Washington D.C., May 16, 2016 / 08:53 am (CNA).- In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court sent the Little Sisters of the Poor HHS mandate case back to the lower courts on Monday, in light of new developments in the case. “We are very encouraged by the Court’s decision, which is an important win for… Read More ›