Hip Hughes History
Why Abortion is Legal: Roe v Wade Explained
Why is abortion legal in the United States? What is the Roe v Wade decision? A direct explanation of the 1973 Supreme Court Decision which legalized abortion across the country without any of the politics, bias or controversy. / hiphughes
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Civil cases facing delays in Canada’s courts
Canada's courts are struggling with massive delays, due in part to a Supreme Court decision to put hard limits on how long prosecutors have to try criminal cases. The 2016 Jordan decision was about criminal cases - but it’s had real...
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Supreme Court rules in favour of Quebec comedian who mocked child singer
In a 5-4 split decision, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled comedian Mike Ward did not breach free speech limits for mocking former child singer Jérémy Gabriel. The court found Gabriel was chosen as a target not because of his disability,...
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Could legal challenges change the U.S. election outcome?
Law professor Nick Stephanopolous discusses the legal challenges surrounding the U.S. election result, whether they’re valid, if they could change the outcome and if the decision could end up at the Supreme Court.
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Supreme Court Ruling Deals A Blow To Voting Rights Advocates
In a 6-3 ruling, the Supreme Court said two Arizona voting laws do not disproportionately impact minority voters, and both laws will remain in effect.
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Supreme Court Upholds Decision To Allow Abortion Pills To Be Mailed
The usual in-person requirement for abortion pills was relaxed in a lower court decision due to the pandemic.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Rights Before Civil War Pt. 5: Marbury v. Madison
How did the Supreme Court establish its power of judicial review? Find out on today's podcast.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Rights Before Civil War Pt. 11: Dred Scott v. Sanford
The Supreme Court in 1857 thought it could avoid war by finding that African Americans were not citizens. The effect was precisely the opposite.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Role of President Pt. 4: Assessing Presidential Power
Describes the Supreme Court decision in the case of Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. v. Sawyer (1952), which set limits on the powers of the President, Harry Truman at the time.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1844 1877: Dred Scott v. Sandford
The 1857 Supreme Court case Dred Scott v. Sandford inflamed sectional tensions over slavery and propelled the United States toward civil war.