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The US Supreme Court: Immigration and Politics
The Supreme Court today ruled that most of Arizona's immigration law violates the Constitution. We hear about that and decisions on campaign finance and juvenile justice.
By Warren Olney • • 51m ListenThe US Supreme Court gave the Obama Administration a victory today by ruling that most of Arizona's tough immigration law violates the Constitution. We hear about that and decisions on campaign finance and juvenile justice. Also, Egypt has a new president. What's next? On Red State-Blue State, the Supreme Court and politics.
Banner image: A TV camera is set up in front of the US Supreme Court June 25, 2012 in Washington, DC, as reporters await decisions on immigration and healthcare. Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images
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3 storiesAfter the Vote: What's Next for Egypt?
Mohamed Morsi, formerly of the Muslim Brotherhood, has moved into the presidential office last occupied by Hosni Mubarak. But it's too soon to know if it's more than a symbolic triumph. He may be Egypt's first elected head of state, his powers have not yet been determined, and the elected Parliament has been abolished.
Read the story8 minThe US Supreme Court: Immigration and Politics
Score one for the Obama Administration today as the US Supreme Court ruled that most of Arizona's tough immigration law violated federal authority. It won't be a crime for undocumented workers to look for jobs or fail to register. Is it illegal to demand that suspects "show their papers?" That's still up in the air.
Read the story33 minElection-Year Politics and the Supreme Court
The US Supreme Court won't release its ruling on Obamacare until this coming Thursday. But today, decisions came down on money in politics , life without parole for juveniles and Arizona's tough immigration law .
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