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Experts say constitutionality of gay marriage will inevitably return to the docket, as appeals courts strike down state laws.The US Supreme Court has thousands of cases to review each year, and with the debate of same-sex marriage becoming a more and more popular and controversial subject, it is only a matter of time before the most powerful court in the United States starts to discuss gay marriage cases.

Experts say constitutionality of gay marriage will inevitably return to the docket, as appeals courts strike down state laws.The US Supreme Court has thousands of cases to review each year, and with the debate of same-sex marriage becoming a more and more popular and controversial subject, it is only a matter of time before the most powerful court in the United States starts to discuss gay marriage cases.

According to two Supreme Court rulings established in 1963, giving verbal account of Biblical passages and conducting prayers in schools by teachers is not permitted. The Supreme Court permits the action of teachers praying in school, however they may not initiate or guide such actions. All teachers and students may freely participate in praying, as they wish, however school administration is not permitted to lead such events. Students may practice their equal rights to exercise religious customs.

Since now gay Court legalizes same-sex marriage in all 50 states allowing gay and lesbian couples to marry nationwide.

This article states the ruling of the Supreme Court and same sex marriage. They ruled that States must allow couples of the same sex the right to marriage. This was a major victory for the LGBT community.

Are you allowed to buy a gun legally for someone who can own a gun legally. Right now that issue is in court.

In 2010, a litigated court in Tennessee asserted a family court ruling that congratulated Darryl Sawyer, the primary custody of his almost seven-year-old son, Daniel. The court ruled in favor of Sawyer, aside from the confirmed proof that was spoken of by his ex-wife that he had sexually abused their child, Daniel.

This article talks about how many different cases about gay marriage is now in court. It states how many states now supports gay marriage.

The European Union Court finds that there is a right to be forgotten under European law. Say that a person has control of what personal information is shared

Examples of what freedom of speech includes and doesn't include. Also lists other freedoms on the side of the page like Freedom of Religion and Freedom of the Press.

The U.S. Supreme Court description of what constitutes protected speech. There are examples of speech, both direct and symbolic that the Court has decided are either entitled to First Amendment protections, or not. The site includes real life scenarios of cases where personal freedoms are affected.

This is a court based website where it goes into what Freedom of Speech means exactly. It provides specific details on what is allowed and not allowed when pertaining to the freedom of speech.

The intertwined issues of privacy and secrecy will force Congress to finally deal with the world of digital information. Being such a big issues and how they are able to use such information against people in court, how was Hillary Clinton able to get off her FBI investigation? It doesn't make senseto me how they abuse this power to convict people in court, but yet our countries elite get off without so much as a fine.

The FBI has exposed itself as a highly corrupted organization by allowing a politician to be above the law. The federal government ought to remove Comey from his position of power as he has said that Hillary should not be charged, although she committed a crime, and was exposed. In other words, he said she is above the law. Which no one person can be above the law in a republic, or a democracy, or any functioning country with laws.

It is not okay for her to get off the hook for the investigation. If other people can't get away with crimes then why can she get away with it. Just like us she is a citizen of the united states so why is should she be treated any different?

The justices let stand an appeals court ruling striking down an Arizona law that made state employees in same-sex relationships ineligible for domestic partner benefits. The Nevada case was a challenge to the state's ban on same-sex marriage. The court did not elaborate on the reason for not taking up the cases.

Gay marriage officially legalized in all 50 states. Regardless of ones personal opinions, states are no longer allowed to deny marriage certificates to same-sex couples.

Gay marriage officially legalized in all 50 states. Regardless of ones personal opinions, states are no longer allowed to deny marriage certificates to same-sex couples.

States cannot keep same-sex couples from marrying and must recognize their unions, the Supreme Court says in a ruling that for months has been the focus of speculation. The decision was 5-4. Justice Anthony Kennedy, seen as a pivotal swing vote in the case, wrote the majority opinion.

This in an article about the June 2013 Supreme Court ruling about the Voting Rights Act. The ruling has allowed some Southern states make election law changes without federal approval.

Top secret court order forced Verizon to give up call data. Court order says, Verizon has to give up all call details, or telephony metadata, created by Verizon for communication. Basically, this means who you are, where you are, who your talking to, and how long you talked.

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - The Mormon church and other faiths are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene and settle the question of whether states can outlaw gay marriage once and for all. Church's still think that only a man and a woman can marry and its the right thing

This is link is a government site that defines the First Amendment. This page defines what is and is not under the First Amendment.

Among other cherished values, the First Amendment protects freedom of speech. The U.S. Supreme Court often has struggled to determine what exactly constitutes protected speech. The following are examples of speech, both direct (words) and symbolic (actions), that the Court has decided are either entitled to First Amendment protections, or not.

This website allows to look at the First Amendment and get a better understanding of what freedom of speech really means.

Opponent of same sex marriage Kim Davis was officially found in contempt of court for refusing to issue same sex marriage licenses. As an elected official she is required to issues marriage certificates and will be taken into custody as a result of her refusal.

Opponent of same sex marriage Kim Davis was officially found in contempt of court for refusing to issue same sex marriage licenses. As an elected official she is required to issues marriage certificates and will be taken into custody as a result of her refusal.

, Netflix addresses the recent circuit court decision that was seen as a threat to net. The law states that providers can slow down our service to less then the optimal speed it requires for Netflix movies to work, and more.

About a court hearing regarding an owner of a bakery that refuses service to a same-sex couple couple. Also includes two other instances where same-sex couples were turned down by a business.

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal filed a lawsuit in federal court last month against the Obama administration over its use of federal funding and waivers from No Child Left Behind (NCLB) to encourage states to adopt Common Core national standards and tests. Those in opposition to Common Core feel that the standards in place under Common Core could possibly result in standardizing weakness instead of reinforcing standards of excellence. The proof of this concern is found as states compare the effects of Common Core against previous standards of excellence. Those who agree with Governor Jindal's concern argue that Common Core national standards and testing will ultimately support federal control over education - a move that will only further weaken individual responsibility of schools and districts.

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal filed a lawsuit in federal court last month against the Obama administration over its use of federal funding and waivers from No Child Left Behind (NCLB) to encourage states to adopt Common Core national standards and tests. Those in opposition to Common Core feel that the standards in place under Common Core could possibly result in standardizing weakness instead of reinforcing standards of excellence. The proof of this concern is found as states compare the effects of Common Core against previous standards of excellence. Those who agree with Governor Jindal's concern argue that Common Core national standards and testing will ultimately support federal control over education - a move that will only further weaken individual responsibility of schools and districts.

NY Times article about Supreme Court decisions about same sex marriage.