Case Discussion

On this program, Supreme Court Review, the panel analyzed the results of the first half of the Court term. Cases discussed included the Cour… read more

On this program, Supreme Court Review, the panel analyzed the results of the first half of the Court term. Cases discussed included the Court’s 5-4 Spallone v. U.S. decision, and the implications of Missouri v. Jenkins, which had yet to be heard. Discussion regarding religion included the Court’s upholding of a California law that permitted the state to charge sales tax on merchandise sold by churches; the Board of Education v. Mergens case, which involved a high school bible study club that sought access to public school facilities under a federal “Equal Access” statute; as well as Oregon v. Smith, a case which dealt with the legality of the use of controlled substances in Native American religious ceremonies. The panel also discussed the FW/PBS v. Dallas case involving pornography, a case concerning freedom of commercial speech; the Court’s refusal to consider an issue raised by a third party; and the Cruzan v. Director, Missouri Department of Health right-to-die case, close

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First Aired:
Jan 20, 1990 | 6:59pm EST | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Jan 21, 1990 | 2:04pm EST | C-SPAN 2

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  • Jan 20, 1990 | 6:59pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Jan 21, 1990 | 1:07am EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Jan 21, 1990 | 8:25am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Jan 21, 1990 | 2:04pm EST | C-SPAN 2
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