Reaction to US Supreme Court upholding Illinois' assault weapons ban
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The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to put on hold a new Illinois law that would ban high-power semiautomatic weapons like the one used in the mass killing of seven people at a 2022 parade in a Chicago suburb.

Illinois assault weapons ban: US Supreme Court refuses to block law

The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to put on hold a new Illinois law that would ban high-power semiautomatic weapons like the one used in the mass killing of seven people at a 2022 parade in a Chicago suburb.

Supreme Court grapples with OxyContin maker's bankruptcy deal, with billions of dollars at stake

The Supreme Court is wrestling with a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would shield members of the Sackler family who own the company from civil lawsuits over the toll of opioids.

Sandra Day O'Connor, former Supreme Court Justice, dead at 93
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Retired Associate Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman to sit on the U.S. Supreme Court, has died, the high court announced. She was 93.

Supreme Court seems likely to preserve gun law that protects domestic violence victims

Liberal and conservative justices sounded persuaded by arguments from the Biden administration's top Supreme Court lawyer that the prohibition is in line with the longstanding practice of disarming dangerous people.

Mexico’s Supreme Court decriminalizes abortion nationwide

The sweeping decision comes amid a trend in Latin America loosening restrictions on abortion even as access has been limited in the United States.

School of the Art Institute will still work for ‘an inclusive campus’ after affirmative action ruling

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago will continue to push for diversity among its students in the wake of the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down affirmative action policies.

Bill would impose stronger ethics standards on Supreme Court justices

The Senate Judiciary Committee is considering ethics rules for the Supreme Court. It comes in the wake of several revelations about justice's interactions with wealthy donors and other potential conflicts of interest.

Supreme Court decisions spark fallout as Americans divided on hot button issues
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It's been a full weekend of fallout after a handful of blockbuster decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court. New polling data shows where Americans stand on hot button issues like affirmative action, all as the campaign trail heats up for Republicans.

Biden offers alternative student debt relief plan following Supreme Court ruling

President Joe Biden is offering an alternative student debt plan designed to ease borrowers’ threat of default if they fall behind on their payments.

Student loan forgiveness struck down: Here's what that means for you

The Supreme Court has ruled the Biden administration overstepped its authority in trying to cancel or reduce student loan debt, effectively killing the $400 billion plan.

Matteson mayor, elected officials speak out on affirmative action ruling

A planned concert will kick off Friday evening in Matteson, but before the fun, a serious conversation will be held about an important Supreme Court decision — affirmative action. 

Local leaders discuss affirmative action ruling in Matteson
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A planned concert will kick off Friday evening in Matteson, but before the fun, a serious conversation will be held about an important Supreme Court decision ? affirmative action.