Tags: U.S. Supreme Court
‘Here I am, send me’: First Black graduate recounts integrating Gainesville High School
May 17, 2024
LaVon Wright desegregated GHS despite FBI warnings of danger.
2018 book examines desegregation in Alachua County
May 17, 2024
Gainesville native captures contention of the time.
Gainesville city manager recalls role integrating Palatka school
May 17, 2024
Cynthia Curry, brother made Brown v. Board of Education reality in Putnam County.
Supreme Court wraps up arguments on Florida social media law
Feb 26, 2024
U.S. Solicitor General argues social media platforms don't have First Amendment rights.
Appeals court says only government can bring challenges under Voting Rights Act
Nov 21, 2023
Ruling sets up potential showdown at U.S. Supreme Court.
Supreme Court justices sign code of ethics
Nov 14, 2023
Congress called for justices to subscribe to code of ethics following questionable incidents.
Supreme Court bars affirmative action in college
Jun 30, 2023
Six justices agree use of race as factor violated equal protection clause of 14th Amendment.
Florida UMC votes on split, succeeds in lawsuit
Apr 25, 2023
Alachua County churches allowed to leave denomination.
SCOTUS lets Florida prayer vigil lawsuit continue
Mar 8, 2023
Suit stems from 2014 prayer vigil city of Ocala hosted.
Supreme Court considers Biden’s student loan plan
Feb 28, 2023
More than 26 million people have applied for student loan forgiveness.
SCOTUS extends Title 42 immigration limits
Ruling extends emergency stay until justices address case in February.
Supreme Court hears arguments on border policy
Nov 29, 2022
Biden administration policy would prevent immigration officers from enforcing federal laws.
High Springs kickstarts draft mural ordinance
Aug 11, 2022
Attorney, commissioner present different options.
Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade
Jun 24, 2022
Local, state leaders respond to landmark decision overturning abortion precedent.
Supreme Court upholds gun carrying rights
Jun 23, 2022
Ruling arrives as Congress considers legislation to restrict access to firearms