Tag: u_s_supreme_court
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Alabama Execution Halted by Supreme Court, Governor Ivey Vows Justice
The U.S. Supreme Court denied Alabama's request to execute Jeffery Lee by nitrogen hypoxia, though his death sentence stands. Governor Kay Ivey expressed disappointment but affirmed commitment to justice for victims Jimmy Ellis and Elaine Thompson.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsLegal Jeffery LeeAlabamaU.S. Supreme CourtDeath PenaltyNitrogen HypoxiaKay IveyMurder-RobberyGovernor
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Supreme Court Upholds Alabama's 2023 Congressional Map for Special Primary
Alabama's August 11 Special Primary Election will proceed with the 2023 congressional map after the U.S. Supreme Court granted a stay. Governor Kay Ivey hailed the decision as a victory for the state and its elections.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsElectionLegal AlabamaU.S. Supreme Courtcongressional redistrictingSpecial Primary ElectionKay IveyAlabama LegislatureElectionsAlabama Governors Office
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Governor Ivey Amends Election Proclamation Amid Congressional Map Dispute
Governor Kay Ivey amended Alabama's August 11 Special Primary Election proclamation due to a federal court ruling on congressional maps. The state awaits a U.S. Supreme Court decision, with Ivey ensuring candidates run in correct districts amidst legal uncertainty.
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Alabama Appeals Redistricting Block to Supreme Court, Amends Election Calendar
Alabama's Attorney General has filed an emergency appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court to challenge a block on the state's 2023 congressional map. Governor Kay Ivey also amended the special primary election calendar, extending a key deadline to June 3,…
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Governor Ivey Backs Supreme Court Appeal on Alabama Redistricting Map
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey supports appealing a federal court block on the state's 2023 congressional redistricting map. She hopes the U.S. Supreme Court will allow the August 11 Special Primary Election to proceed, asserting Alabama's understanding of its districts.
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Media Monitor: Supreme Court Rejects Virginia Democrats' Redistricting Bid
USA Today is reporting the U.S. Supreme Court rejected Virginia Democrats' attempt to revive a new congressional map, leaving the national party at a redistricting disadvantage.
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Media Monitor: Virginia Democrats appeal redistricting ruling to Supreme Court
The Washington Post is reporting that Virginia Democrats have made an emergency appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court after the state's high court overturned a redistricting referendum, though some leaders express little hope for its impact on November's midterms.
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Media Monitor: Court Strikes Down Second Round of Trump Tariffs
National Public Radio is reporting that the Court of International Trade has struck down a second round of President Trump's global tariffs, following a similar Supreme Court ruling against earlier import taxes.
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