But the justices also appear worried about issuing a broad ruling that could threaten firearm restrictions on subways, bars, stadiums and other gathering places.
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Supreme Court leaves Texas abortion law in effect, but sets hearing on it
The justices say they will decide whether the federal government and abortion providers have the right to sue over the law.
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Pingree signs on to bill that would expand U.S. Supreme Court
Maine’s 1st District congresswoman said the bill is meant to restore balance to the nation’s highest court.
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Justices ponder detainee’s rights in Guantanamo secrets case
The case the Supreme Court is wrestling with involves Abu Zubaydah, who was thought to be a high-ranking member of al-Qaida when he was captured in Pakistan in 2002.
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Supreme Court sets date to hear Mississippi’s bid to overturn women’s right to abortion
The state is asking the high court to overrule Roe v. Wade and the 1992 decision in Planned Parenthood v. Casey that prevent states from banning abortion before viability, around 24 weeks of pregnancy.
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Broad majorities of Americans oppose key provisions of restrictive Texas abortion law, poll finds
Weighing in on one of the law’s provisions, 81% say they disapprove of giving $10,000 to private citizens who successfully file suits against those who perform or assist a woman with getting an abortion.
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Sen. Collins said Kavanaugh considered abortion rights settled. Texas decision suggests otherwise
Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s decision late Wednesday night revives questions of whether the Maine senator was misled by the nominee or whether she was intent on supporting him no matter his views on abortion rights.
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In wake of Texas law, abortion again becomes a hot topic in Maine
Pro-choice politicians decry Supreme Court’s refusal to block the highly restrictive new law.
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Breyer says he hasn’t decided when to retire from Supreme Court
The court’s oldest justice said his health would be the primary consideration in his eventual decision, with “the court” being a second factor.
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U.S. Supreme Court will take up Maine religious school tuition case
The plaintiffs are Maine families who want to use a public tuition reimbursement to send their children to Bangor Christian School and Temple Academy in Waterville.