Court Rules Against ‘Ailing’ Atheists
A court of appeals has unanimously ruled against ailing atheists who claimed that two steel beams in the shape of a cross found in the debris of the 2001 attack on the WTC has caused them to suffer “depression, headaches, anxiety, and mental pain and anguish.”
Humanist Files Lawsuit to Remove World War I Memorial
A secular group filed a federal lawsuit last week to remove a World War I memorial that honors Maryland residents who died serving their country, according to The Washington Times.
Federal Judge Strikes Down Kentucky’s Marriage Amendment
A federal judge ruled that Kentucky’s law that recognized marriage as being between one man and one woman violated the constitutional rights of same-sex couples, however he placed a stay on his own decision, in effect placing his ruling on hold until the conclusion of the appeal process.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Abortion Pill Mandate (Video)
In a 5-4 ruling the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Hobby Lobby and Conestoga Wood Specialties saying that corporations cannot be forced to provide contraception coverage for their employees. The court determined that federal law protects the two families from being forced to act contrary to their beliefs.
Obama Administration’s Call for Greater Executive Power Rejected for the 12th time by the Supreme Court
The White House suffered its twelfth unanimous defeat since 2012 when the Supreme Court ruled against the Obama administration saying it exceeded its authority in recess appointments, suggesting the High Court has “rejected the Obama Administration’s calls for greater executive power,” Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said.
Supreme Court Rebukes Obama on Recess Appointments
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Barack Obama went too far in making recess appointments to the National Labor Relations Board.
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