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Supreme Court Divided Again on a Major Decision
The US Supreme Court ruled today that, when school districts try to maintain racial diversity, they must be "color blind." It's another 5-to-4 split decision on an issue with far-reaching implications. What does that say about the Roberts Court? Also, immigration reform is of the table, and the Bald Eagle is off the "endangered" list but what about other species?
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenThe US Supreme Court ruled today that, when school districts try to maintain racial diversity, they must be "color blind." It's another 5-to-4 split decision on an issue with far-reaching implications. Under Chief Justice John Roberts, is the court making history or raising more questions than it answers? Also, support for the immigration bill comes up short and, on Reporter's Notebook, the Bald Eagle is no longer "endangered." What about other species?
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3 storiesDebate over Immigration Bill Put on Ice
Senate Republicans today killed what may be President Bush's last hope for immigration reform in his presidency. Senator Jim DeMint of South Carolina said the bill had become "a war" between Americans and their government. In a brief but pointed reaction , President Bush called the status quo in immigration "unacceptable" and called on…
Read the story6 minSupreme Court Divided Again on a Major Decision
In 1954, US Supreme Court ruled --without a dissenting vote--that racial segregation in public schools violated the Constitution. The Court's unanimity was considered a great achievement by the new Chief Justice, Earl Warren --and a major factor in driving the subsequent integration of schools.
Read the story35 minBald Eagle Recovers from Edge of Extinction
In 1967, there were just 417 breeding pairs of Bald Eagles in America, despite that bird's iconic status. Today, there are more than 10,000, evidence of what the Audubon Society calls "one of the greatest conservation success stories in US history.
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