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James Oliphant, Chicago Tribune, National Legal Correspondent, talks about his opinion on Indiana law requiring voters to show government-issued photo identification before casting a vote. Mr. Oliphant also discusses the possible impact on the upcoming election.
Washington, DC
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In a wide-ranging discussion with seniors from the Thomas Jefferson High School in Alexandria, VA, Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia reiterates his opposition to cameras in the U.S. Supreme Court. This is part of C-SPAN's Students & Leaders series where public officials "return to the classroom" to talk about leadership and their commitment to public service.
Washington, DC
: 1 hr. 5 min.
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Paul Helmke, Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, Pres.&Stephen Halbrook, Nat'l Rifle Assn., discuss the Supreme Court heard argument Tuesday on the Second Amendment issue of the right to bear arms. They also discuss the debate for and against the DC handgun ban and analyze whether the Court is likely to overturn the law.
Washington, DC
: 54 min.
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DC Mayor Adrian Fenty (D), former Solicitor General Walter Dellinger (1996-1997), Plantiff's attorney Alan Gura and others speak to reporters after arguing D.C v. Heller before the Supreme Court. The case regarded the question if the Second Amendment guarantees an individual right to bear arms or a collective right.
Washington, DC
: 21 min.
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In D.C. v. Heller, the Court will decide the central meaning of the Second Amendment, "the right of the people to keep and bear arms."
Washington, DC
: 1 hr. 38 min.
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David Savage, Los Angeles Times, Supreme Court Reporter, discusses supreme court hearing D.C. Gun Law Case. Mr. Savage also provides the background of the case and discusses the likely arguments for and against the District of Columbia law that bans handguns.
Washington, DC
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Supreme Court justices testified about the proposed fiscal year 2009 budget for the Supreme Court.
Washington, DC
: 1 hr. 23 min.
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A panel discussion is held on the U.S. Supreme Court case, District of Columbia v. Heller, which concerns the constitutionality of the District of Columbia’s ban on the private possession of handguns. Experts from a variety of perspectives discuss whether the Second Amendment protects only militia-related rights or the rights of private individuals, the appropriate standard for reviewing gun control legislation and the potential legal and policy implications of the first Court decision in this area in 68 years.
Washington, DC
: 1 hr. 25 min.
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The California Supreme Court hears oral arguments on six cases challenging the constitutionality of the California's state law limiting marriage to opposite-sex couples. The plaintiffs, which include couples who wish to marry, argued that a ban on marriages between people of the same sex is discrimination and unconstitutional. Lawyers for the state who want to uphold the law urged justices to respect the tradition of marriage as a union between a man and a woman, and said voters should approve changes.
Washington, DC
: 3 hr. 35 min.
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Colette Routel, Atty. Opposing Exxon Position & Jonathan Hacker, Atty. Supporting Exxon Position, discuss whether corporations should be punished for the behavior of their employees under maritime law, and whether the amount of damages are excessive.
Washington, DC
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